THE MOVIE IS CRAXY AND IT WOULD MAKE CHILDREN WANT TO THIK TWICE ABOUT THEIR STEP FATHERS BECAUSE OF THAT MOVIE...
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The Stepfather
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Horror remake has more tension than blood.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Stepfather
Parents need to know that this thriller/horror remake of 1987's The Stepfather has plenty of tension, scares, and violence, though most of it is relatively bloodless. Three murders take place on screen (as well as fighting, attacks, etc.), and several other dead bodies are shown. Characters talk a lot about how families move on after divorce and loss, and there's some sensuality (a lot of kissing and skimpy swimsuits), underage drinking, and salty language. A supporting character is in a committed same-sex relationship.
Read our full review by James Rocchi
Families Can Talk About
- Families can also talk about how the violence in this movie compares to bloodier horror films like the Saw series. Do the different types of violence have different impact? Is one scarier than the other?
- What are the challenges that real families face when moving on after divorce and loss? Is any of what the on-screen family goes through relatable?
- Why do you think Hollywood is so fond of remaking horror movies? What motivates them?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
okay
Predictable. Overall, not a bad movie- but nothing special. Ending is very violent. and the first scene of the movie is a dead family on christmas morning. not very pleasant....
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
looking crazy
i like this move
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This was a lot like Disturbia (2007), but i thought it was really good. I do think the commericals give it away tho. Dead bodies are seen on the ground at begging, david cuts himself w/ his razor. someone is stabbed in the neck (not bloody), someone is pushed down stairs, someone gets a bag over there head. Some occassionaly language (d*mn, one sh*t etc.) 1 middle finger. Lots of kissing, making out. Main charactors are mainly in there bathing suits. Drinking near begining. Overall it was a pretty good thriller (last 10 mins are like a horror)
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Just fair.
It was an okay movie. There wasn't any gore; only 3 people died. not to bad for 12 and up.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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