Dark Tower, The

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(Parental Guidance) Violence, Frightening Scenes, Not Recommended For Young Children

Synopsis

Adventure/Fantasy. Based on ‘The Dark Tower' novels by Stephen King. A teenager (Tom Taylor) who experiences visions of another world is pursued by a mysterious figure in black (Matthew McConaughey).

Content elements

• Infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, and profanity
• Frequent portrayals of hand-to-hand, weapons, and gun violence, most in a fantasy context - little blood and detail
• Infrequent portrayals of frightening creatures and transformations in a fantasy context - some detail
• Infrequent portrayals of alcohol use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

• Good versus evil
• Appearance versus reality
• Father/son bonds

Classification rationale

Rated PG for violence and frightening scenes in a genre context

Classification date

July 21, 2017