I've to admit I saw this when I was very young probably 5 or 6 but at that time I gotta say I don't really remember much I've seen the remakes as well and theyre much bloodier than this but don't underestimate this too.I wouldn't say it's over realistic but still it's violence.Most likely will give younger children nightmares and older children will be fine,as long as they're very mature and don't get violent but if they do it's best to save it until they are in their later teenage years,in their 16s and 17s just to be safe.