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

Synopsis

Dir: Scott Derrickson. Horror/Thriller. Based on the short story by Joe Hill. Terrible dreams haunt Finney's (Mason Thames) sister, Gwen (Madeline McGraw), begins having bad dreams about some missing boys that may be connected to The Grabber (Ethan Hawke).

Content elements

  • Frequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang; infrequent use of cursing, profanity, and vulgar expressions
  • Infrequent portrayals of hand-to-hand and weapons violence, much involving minors - much blood, dismemberment, and gory detail
  • Frequent portrayals of frightenings scenes, nightamrish imagery, and phenomena - some gory detail
  • Infrequent portrayals of and references to suicide - some detail
  • Frequent portrayals of cannabis use in a recreational context; infrequent portrayals of tobacco and alcohol use in a recreational context

Thematic elements

  • Coping with trauma
  • Survival
  • Uncovering the truth

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for gory violence, frightening scenes, substance use, and coarse language

Classification date

October 06, 2025

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