'VIOLENT NIGHT'
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some sexual references.
What it’s about: Santa Claus turns to violence in order to defend a little girl and her family who are targeted by a gang of criminals on Christmas Eve.
The kid attractor factor: Despite this being a movie about Santa, the bloody, foul-mouthed execution isn't quite for kids.
Good lessons/bad lessons: Believing in Santa, in whatever way that means to you, can land you on the Nice List.
Violence: Extreme bloody violence throughout, including shooting, stabbing, hammering and various other forms of creative torture and murder.
Language: Strong language and swearing throughout.
Sex: References to sex.
Drugs: Binge drinking.
Parents’ advisory: Way too violent and mature for kids. This is for mature teens and adults only.
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'SPOILER ALERT'
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug use and thematic elements.
What it’s about: A TV journalist and his husband face a battle with cancer together.
The kid attractor factor: Not much — this is more of an adult drama.
Good lessons/bad lessons: One of the most important things in life is helping someone face death.
Violence: None
Language: Some strong language and swearing.
Sex: A few intimate sex scenes but nothing graphic.
Drugs: Marijuana use.
Parents’ advisory: This is a sad story about love, illness and death. The themes are probably too sobering for kids, but it's fine for teens.
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