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14A(14A) Gory Scenes, Frightening Scenes, Coarse Language

Synopsis

Dir: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes. Horror. In the 1970s, following the death of his wife (Georgina Haig) and during a decline in ratings, a late night talk show host (David Dastmalchian) records a live broadcast where viewers witness paranormal events involving a demonic possession.

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, sexual slurs, and vulgar expressions
  • Frequent portrayals of weapons and hand-to-hand violence - much blood and gory detail
  • Frequent portrayals of paranormal phenomena, frightening scenes, and transformations - some blood and gory detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of alcohol and tobacco use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • Exploring the unknown
  • The quest for fame
  • Belief versus doubt

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for coarse language and gory and frightening scenes in a genre context

Classification date

March 20, 2024

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