The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Old-school take on classic story offers thrills, not gore.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Parents need to know that the generally non-graphic violence in this Sherlock Holmes adaptation includes a fatal stabbing, shootings, and an indication that bullying aristocrats have scorched a man in a fireplace. There are also references to young women being sexually violated. Though drops of blood are shown, it could have been a lot worse. Holmes smokes tobacco throughout; other characters drink regularly. Viewers with phobias over spiders and big dogs may find some of the imagery disturbing, though in general the thriller is PG-tame.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the character of Holmes, usually said to be (along with Tarzan and Superman) one of the most recognizable fictional heroes around the world. What makes him appealing? Ask kids if they know about the many actors who have played Sherlock Holmes. Who is the best? A documentary, The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes, is recommended additional viewing. This could, of course, turn kids on to reading the original Conan Doyle stories and the novel The Hound of the Baskervilles, which differs from this film on several key points.

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