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Ma lets a group of teenagers party at her house, then makes it increasingly clear they cannot trust her. The teen drinking and smoking give way to captivity, cruelty and torture, with sudden violence and frequent swearing. Sexual material is part of the teen scenes too. We would wait until 16.
Uplifting themes
A theme about how humiliation can scar people, with a nudge for teens to look out for each other. The horror tends to bury it Maggie and her friends are loyal to each other, but they lie to their parents and drink underage. The adults who step in arrive late
Story (may spoil tone)
Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.
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Violence Teens are trapped, threatened, and hurt by an adult who knows how to ca…
Teens are trapped, threatened, and hurt by an adult who knows how to cause pain. A character is stabbed in the neck, another is tortured, and a few killings happen on screen
Language Frequent strong swearing, with the f-word and s-word used again and aga…
Frequent strong swearing, with the f-word and s-word used again and again among teens, plus the c-word and hell. Adults swear too, especially once the threats start
Sex / nudity A teenage girl gives oral sex to a teenage boy, a woman kisses a teen b…
A teenage girl gives oral sex to a teenage boy, a woman kisses a teen boy, and a crude prop is grabbed in a gag. Male buttocks are seen, and the sexual talk includes how to perform a sex act
Drugs / alcohol Teens drink heavily, vape, and smoke cannabis at parties, and an adult…
Teens drink heavily, vape, and smoke cannabis at parties, and an adult supplies the alcohol. It looks like fun at first, and a drink is later implied to be spiked
Frightening Captivity, a creepy basement, a villain who switches from friendly to m…
Captivity, a creepy basement, a villain who switches from friendly to menacing, and sudden jump scares keep the tension high. The cruelty feels personal, which makes it tough for younger teens
Sexual violence Sexual humiliation and cruelty are part of the villain's past and the w…
Sexual humiliation and cruelty are part of the villain's past and the way she treats her captives. It is mostly implied and talked about, not shown in detail
Child peril / abuse Teens are lured, held against their will, and hurt by an adult. Their f…
Teens are lured, held against their will, and hurt by an adult. Their fear and pain are shown clearly, which is the hardest part for younger viewers
Bullying / discrimination Cruel teasing and humiliation drive the story, including a flashback of…
Cruel teasing and humiliation drive the story, including a flashback of a girl being shamed, and one character calls out racism in a small town. The film shows how cruelty can leave deep scars
Gore / death / weapons A neck stabbing, bloody wounds, and a body are shown on screen. A few i…
A neck stabbing, bloody wounds, and a body are shown on screen. A few images are disturbing, though the film cuts away from the worst of it
Dangerous behaviour Underage drinking, drinking games, and drug use are shown as a normal F…
Underage drinking, drinking games, and drug use are shown as a normal Friday night. Teens may find the party scenes fun without noticing the risks
Mental health The villain's loneliness, obsession, and old trauma are shown as the dr…
The villain's loneliness, obsession, and old trauma are shown as the drivers of her behaviour. It paints mental illness as a source of menace, which may leave a poor impression
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Sue Ann seems kind at first. What small clues made you doubt her, and when did you know something was wrong?
- The teens do not tell their parents about the parties. What might they have done differently if they had felt safe to talk?
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