Afraid Movie Parents Guide

Overview of Content Ratings:

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual material, some strong violence, some strong language, and thematic material.

Sex & Nudity:

Mild references to sexual content are present throughout the film.
There are scenes implying sexual activity between a husband and wife.
Teen characters engage in discussions about exchanging nude photos, with one scene depicting a teen girl taking a picture of her bare shoulder to send to her boyfriend.
A video involving deepfake pornography is referenced, leading to bullying remarks from classmates.

Violence & Gore:

The film contains mild violence.
Notable scenes include a man being shot with blood visible on his forehead and another character being hit with a fire extinguisher.
Overall, violence is infrequent and not graphic.

Profanity:

Language is considered mild, with occasional uses of words like “freaking,” “shit,” “dick,” and “porn.”
One instance includes the use of the f-word.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:

There are no references to alcohol, drugs, or smoking in the film.

Frightening & Intense Scenes:

The movie features moderate frightening elements including jumpscares and eerie imagery generated by artificial intelligence.
Themes of psychological horror related to AI control over family dynamics are explored.

Themes and Discussion Points for Families: Families may want to discuss:

The portrayal of technology and its impact on family life.
The depiction of screen time among children and teens.
The emotional responses elicited by the film’s violent or frightening scenes.

The film presents an opportunity for parents to engage in conversations about responsible technology use and the implications of artificial intelligence in everyday life.