WOULD you let a 10 yr old see this? - Hellraiser (1987) Discussion

[–] HorrorMonkey 12 years ago

It depends on the kid.

I've been watching stuff like this since I was eight...however there are A LOT of kids who can't handle the violence and sexuality in movies like these.

Personally, though, I'd never let my 10 year old child (if I had one) watch something like this. Age 13 or 14, maybe, depending on the kid's maturity level. Then again, depending on maturity, I might never let my kid watch this until he or she was 17-18.

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[–] Littlebitsofgaming 12 years ago

It depends on the kid.

I've been watching stuff like this since I was eight...however there are A LOT of kids who can't handle the violence and sexuality in movies like these.

I agree 100%.
It's not about age it's about understanding and maturity.

Like yourself, I grew up watching horror films, however it was explained to me as a kid it's not real and all acting, special effects, etc.
Also of note as kids, we grew up watching Tom & Jerry, Roadrunner cartoons, etc which from a violence POV are FAR worse than horror films...they just do not have the gore.
I've seen Elmer Fudd get shot in the face with a shotgun at point blank range, etc.

As long as the child "understands" what they are watching is not real. There is nothing wrong with showing a child this kind of film.
Also why in most people's eyes is sex/nudity (perfectly natural) such a taboo but bloody gore, violence and murder less so?
Personally speaking, I'd rather explain perfectly natural nudity and sex to my children than try and explain why some pathetic imbecile would walk into a school and murder innocent children with a gun.

I have a couple of kids myself one almost 10.
I have no problem with my child watching this film. But if, IF it does happen it'll only be after I've explained it to them and with me watching too.
Plus I'd rather they watch a film like this with me and me explaining it to them than they do it themselves with friends behind my back.

And so, God came forth and proclaimed widescreen is the best.
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[–] weasy260585-852-390415 11 years ago

Erm...I have to say that being honest and open about sex is one thing, but allowing children to watch people being sexual and having sex is a complete other thing. I agree that the horror and gore may be acceptable depending on the type of child, but the sex in it would bother me. I wouldn't let my son watch it. It's just not appropriate at all to let children view sexual material. I'm sure there are all sorts of issues involved in this...would you allow them to watch porno, just because it's ok to be open about sex? You may just end up locked up for that. Horror and Gore is not at all in the same league, don't know why and can't explain but it definately isn't. As children are these days they will no doubt be cheering on Pinhead and all the other Horror icons (just as i did as a kid), But i was never allowed to watch the rude bits and for very good reason

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[–] dntbreathe 10 years ago

Lol, locked up for showing kids porn? I've never heard that before.

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[–] crimson811 9 years ago

I agree 100%.
It's not about age it's about understanding and maturity.

Like yourself, I grew up watching horror films, however it was explained to me as a kid it's not real and all acting, special effects, etc.
Also of note as kids, we grew up watching Tom & Jerry, Roadrunner cartoons, etc which from a violence POV are FAR worse than horror films...they just do not have the gore.
I've seen Elmer Fudd get shot in the face with a shotgun at point blank range, etc.

As long as the child "understands" what they are watching is not real. There is nothing wrong with showing a child this kind of film.
Also why in most people's eyes is sex/nudity (perfectly natural) such a taboo but bloody gore, violence and murder less so?
Personally speaking, I'd rather explain perfectly natural nudity and sex to my children than try and explain why some pathetic imbecile would walk into a school and murder innocent children with a gun.

I have a couple of kids myself one almost 10.
I have no problem with my child watching this film. But if, IF it does happen it'll only be after I've explained it to them and with me watching too.
Plus I'd rather they watch a film like this with me and me explaining it to them than they do it themselves with friends behind my back.

I grew up watching those cartoons, and I wouldn't go as far as to say they were worse but they did have their violent moments. Kids at the time those cartoons were released and kids in the 80s were a lot different than the ones today. Children today are a lot more violent, and are less likly to imitate what they see in the movie, and blame it on what they saw. People can argue with me about this all they want but deep down inside they know I'm right, and this movie IS rated R for a reason meaning it isn't intended for kids..just saying.

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[–] Fidget-572 12 years ago

At 10? Absolutely not. Twelve would be the absolute minimum and like the other poster said, it would be dependent on the child's maturity level. I would still prescreen anything my kid was interested in first and consider carefully before I let my kid watch. I think I would still be way more lax then the average parent though. In this day and age where a friggin microwave can hook up to the internet (and who knows how far technology will progress by the time I have a kid, if I ever decide to have one) if a kid wanted to watch something bad enough, I'm sure they'd find a way.

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[–] enmasse 12 years ago

Personally, no. Not even with "parental guidance".

Both myself and my fiancé REALLY enjoy horror films and look forward to sharing them with our children one day; however, horror movies are created with a mature audience in mind. (The Hellraiser franchise in particular). The language, violence, gore, and sexual aspects of this film are definitely not suitable for children. I watched it in my adulthood and it is still relatively mentally jarring to watch.

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[–] kobeandodom 9 years ago

I watched this movie as a kid (was born in 86) along with candyman and the entire nightmare on elm street series, alien, predator, puppet master etc... other than the nudity this movie isn't that bad at all in comparison to a lot of other horror movies. I would be ok with it as i loved watching them as a kid so i know that feeling of being a kid and watching them, i say shield them away during nudity/sex scenes and the rest of the movie is fine.

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[–] superherolu 12 years ago

I wouldn't let my kid watch this. Maybe when she's like 15+.

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[–] WildHamster235 12 years ago

I'm only 22 (turning 23 soon) and even at my young age, I wouldn't recommend this to any kid. Even though there isn't a lot of violence in this movie, when things get graphic, they get REALLY graphic. The kills are incredibly bloody and gory, and Frank could be disturbing even to some adults. There's also a major subplot involving a woman having an affair with a man, and it's most definitely not for children. Add in a few F-bombs and some photos with female nudity in them and you've got yourself a pretty hardcore movie here.

As for your best friend, he's probably lying to you. Unless your best friend has seen a lot of other R rated movies, I highly doubt any kid could watch this without being shaken at the very least. If he actually saw this, he'd be so disturbed that he wouldn't be bragging at all.

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[–] Fornicus 12 years ago

Indeed... I personally think it's probably only suitable for someone aged 16 and up... Great movie though!

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[–] tavaresmd 11 years ago

I'm sorry Hamster, but I watched this when I was 10 and I didn't Find it that disturbing. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. However it was the last of the big slasher franchises I was allowed to watch. The sequels after IV Auckland.

I love classic monsters.

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[–] shawnduhast 12 years ago

No definitely not. In the UK this rated 18 and over only!

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[–] Michael71 12 years ago

Allright thought everyone would say its unsuitable ! I don't think it depends on the kid otherwise why bother with the ratings system.

Just thought id say that my friend when at primary school also watched :
Sixth sense, deep blue sea, the terminator movies, the hanabal kector films, the Candyman, the hollowman and finally Final destination.

Also I saw a brief clip and it looked absolutely terrfifying much worse than those other films.

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[–] Tepadj 12 years ago

In Finland it could be considered as child abuse to show films like that to children.

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[–] nimstic 11 years ago

That's the most silliest statement I've heard in a long time. Where do YOU love? I'm curious. Hell? Right beside Pin-head?

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[–] Littlebitsofgaming 11 years ago

That's the most silliest statement I've heard in a long time.

Wait for it...

Where do YOU love?

Why ask, are you looking for a date?
I love in various places.

I'm curious. Hell? Right beside Pin-head?

Now that is a "silly statement".

And so, God came forth and proclaimed widescreen is the best.
Sony 16:9

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[–] nimstic 11 years ago

:) OK.

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[–] inuimari 12 years ago

I really don't think it depends on the kid! I'm sure not every kid that watched this went on to become a screwed up adult but letting a 10 yr old watch this is simply bad parenting!!!

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[–] Contessa_de_la_Verny 12 years ago

I watched all sorts of horror movies at 10 yrs old. I'm 24 now, and I hardly think I'm sociopathic or *beep* up from the experience. But for most kids, I say a movie like this would be more appropriate for teens and up. Most ten year olds might not be ready for a movie like this one; but there are some pretty mature kids out there that can handle their stuff. Though there are adults that can't handle movies like this. So I think both 'camps' are right in their own ways.

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[–] crimson811 9 years ago

I watched all sorts of horror movies at 10 yrs old. I'm 24 now, and I hardly think I'm sociopathic or *beep* up from the experience. But for most kids, I say a movie like this would be more appropriate for teens and up. Most ten year olds might not be ready for a movie like this one; but there are some pretty mature kids out there that can handle their stuff. Though there are adults that can't handle movies like this. So I think both 'camps' are right in their own ways.

As did I and no it didn't corrupt me but it did scare the living crap outta me, and lot stuff I didn't understand about it yet. Anyways this movie wasn't intended for kids as it's rated R. I would wait until the kid is 16, and over before I'd let them watch it. I believe the time era I grew up in (1980s) had a lot to do with it though, kids back then were a lot different then in the sense they could handle their s*** better, and less likely to imitate what they see on t.v.

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