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Valemont

(Rated NR, Drama, Starring Eric Balfour, Nikki Blonsky, Kristen Hager, Where to watch: MTV, Online, Online, Cell phone)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Moody vampire series relies heavily on mobile tech.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series isn't out to convey any specific positive messages. It deals with murder and suspicion and doesn't present a particularly realistic view of college life.

  • Role models:

    Sophie resorts to illegal activities to get into Valemont and investigate her brother’s murder. Other students demonstrate some devious behavior. Not much diversity among the cast.

  • Violence:

    One character was murdered; his horribly burnt and mutilated corpse is shown. Distorted but scary images and bloody writing. Students are shown being grabbed and hooded before being taken to mysterious places. 

  • Sex:

    Sophie is sometimes shown in her underwear. Teen pregnancy is briefly addressed.

  • Language:

    Words like “crap” and “ass” are audible.

  • Consumerism:

    The series is sponsored by Verizon Wireless; each episode begins with a clue left on Eric’s Verizon LG enV mobile.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The series is set at a university, so there's always the potential for underage drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Valemont

Parents need to know that this short-form TV/online vampire series from MTV is sponsored by Verizon Wireless and prominently incorporates the company’s mobile technology into its storyline. The main character resorts to some sneaky ways of investigating her brother's murder -- given the subject matter, you can expect to see some violent/scary images of a mutilated corpse, bloody writing, and frighteningly distorted masked figures. Characters are occasionally shown in their underwear, and words like “ass” and “hell” are sometimes used.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the way the show is tied to mobile technology -- both as a means to view it and, via Eric's cell phone, as a plot device. Does any of it feel forced, or is it a realistic reflection of the prevalance of mobile devices in today's world?
  • How realistic is the characters' behavior? What do you think the consequences of their actions might be in real life?
  • Why do you think so many vampire-themed books, TV shows, and movies have emerged in the past few years? Why are vampires so popular? Do you think the trend will eventually fade?
  • Did you know that vampires were also popular in the United States in the 1920s and '30s? Why do you think some trends/fads tend to repeat themselves?
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