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The Lost Room

(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Julianna Margulies, Kevin Pollak, Peter Krause, Where to watch: Syfy)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Key unlocks paranormal thrills; teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The protagonist is a dedicated father risking everything for his daughter. But it's often difficult to discern whether characters' intentions are good or bad.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Violence is common, ranging from fistfights to up-close shooting deaths of two characters. In one scene, burned bodies are shown hanging from the ceiling and a wall. In another, a man is shown engulfed in flames.

  • Sex:

    Mild instances are rare: There's a brief kiss followed by a post-coital scene in bed (no nudity). One man is shown for a moment in his boxers.

  • Language:

    Relatively mild (and infrequent): "Son of a bitch," "hell," "damn," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters occasionally drink socially.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Lost Room

Parents need to know that this sci-fi miniseries focuses on characters' desperate -- and sometimes deadly -- attempts to collect a host of objects with paranormal powers. Their allegiances to various cult-like groups often change throughout the series, making it difficult to discern whether individuals have good or bad intentions. The main character is a single father searching for his young daughter, who has fallen through a portal to an alternate universe. Violence is prevalent and can be graphic; in one scene, burn victims are shown hanging from the ceiling and a wall, and in another, two people are shot and killed. There's a lot of suspense and spookiness throughout the show (some scenes include the ghost of a woman who's screaming and reaching out for help), and a few surprises that will make your heart pound. Teens and adults who can handle the eerie subject matter will enjoy the well-played suspense and intriguing storyline.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about paranormal activity. Why are the media so fascinated by ghost stories and sci-fi possibilities? What types of occurrences do people usually chalk up to the paranormal? What's science's take on mysterious or unexplained events? Do teens believe in mysticism and the supernatural? Why or why not? Parents can also discuss what causes greed. Is greed always a bad thing? Can greed ever be driven by good intentions? What's the take-away message about greed here?
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