Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Scary series mixes good writing, dark humor, and gore.
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12 Deadly Days
What's the Story?
12 DEADLY DAYS is a YouTube original mini series about a terrifying holiday season in a Southern California town. During the 12 days leading up to Christmas, various citizens living in the fictional town of Saturn, California, are faced with terrifying paranormal activity, ranging from vindictive ghosts and flesh-eating witches to vampires and murderous holiday carolers. The closer to December 25th they get, the more bizarre the experiences become.
Is It Any Good?
The 12 fun installments of this dark comedy series offer lots of terrifying, unexpected twists and turns. Each episode offers its own unique narrative, but they all interconnect in some way. Adding to the fun is the diverse cast, which consists of film and TV actors like The Purge: Election Year's Betty Gabriel and Big Love's Douglas Smith, as well as popular YouTube stars like Meghan Rienks and Anna Akana.
Watching 12 Deadly Days isn't the most conventional way to get into the Christmas spirit. Nonetheless, it's well-written, well-produced, and extremely entertaining. You don't have to wait until the holidays to enjoy it, either. If you're in the mood for some good stories that mix merrymaking with humor and horror, you won't be disappointed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about horror. Do you like feeling a little scared? Why or why not? Do you think 12 Deadly Days is scary?
Is 12 Deadly Days more violent or scary than other horror TV shows or movies you've seen? Less? How old should you be to be able to watch it?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 12, 2016
- Cast : Meghan Rienks , Jon Fletcher , J. Claude Deering
- Network : YouTube
- Genre : Comedy
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- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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