This show is too violent and scared the crud out of me when I was little.
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Richard Steven Horvitz, Grey DeLisle, Greg Eagles, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Scary, cynical, gross, and not meant for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8–10
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy was written by Joly Herman
Parents need to know that this show isn't really appropriate for younger kids, even though it might be popular with the 7 and up set. Some moments are truly scary and disgusting -- and too much for a young child to handle. Some ghoulish images, especially of the Grim Reaper himself, are visually scary. His body is a skeleton that goes to pieces at times and then reconstructs. Also, he carries a scythe and threatens to put people to rest. On the other hand, those old enough to have a good sense of self might enjoy this program. It's clever, bizarre, and funny. It has the appeal that Ren and Stimpy held for college kids, paired with a dark element that tweens and teens might enjoy.
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What’s the Story?
It's you and me against the world," says Mandy the anti-heroine of THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY AND MANDY. "We attack at dawn." Mandy (Grey DeLisle) is a character who never smiles, is ridiculed by the popular kids in her class, and who plays poker with the Grim Reaper (Greg Eagles), her best friend. She's unwittingly paired with her dimwit brother Billy (Richard Steven Horvitz), who thinks that shampoo and dog poo are the same thing.
Is It Any Good?
Goofy punchlines, obscure cultural references, and weird plotlines are what make this show tick. Parents will want to watch an episode or two to be certain that this program is OK for their kids. This brand of absurd humor certainly isn't for everyone, so double-check to make sure it's on target with your family's viewing parameters.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Good show for Teens
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Overly-Sensitve
I think that many of the adults on this site are being positivley ridiculous.You grew up with thinks like Loony Tunes and all that crap yet you slam Billy and Mandy? It is actually no different to what you already know.People say I am exactlly like Mandy,and no it is not from "influence" of the show either,I was like it anyway.The cartoon style isn't scary you may say that Grim is scary in his own right,well that is garbage.Most kids can freaking draw him,and if they are scared of it then they must be sensitive.Kids need to know about this stuff some day,so let them get it from a cartoon instead of some pinhead at the park.And yeah I am only 11,but whoose to say that im not more mature then the majority of you on here?
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Irwin has a crush on Mandy and wants to go out with her
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
watch ONLY if you want to be stupid too
don't look at the title and think i don't like the show it's just, this show was incrdeibly wierd and it's ashamed they cancled it. but really i think the last season started to get crappy
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Perfect for the whole family
I love this show!!! it is completley appropriate for dark kids, and incredibly funny.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 67% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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