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Ari Aster's COVID-era town satire shifts into a violent western thriller. Rated MA 15+ for strong violence, grisly images, language and graphic nudity. Reviews flag civil unrest, shootings, drug use, crude talk and disturbing themes including child abuse references. Adults only.
Story (may spoil tone)
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
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Violence Strong violence, shootings and grisly images escalate in the second half
Strong violence, shootings and grisly images escalate in the second half
Language Constant crude and strong language runs across political and domestic f…
Constant crude and strong language runs across political and domestic fights
Sex / nudity Graphic full-frontal male nudity
Graphic full-frontal male nudity
Drugs / alcohol Drug use and drinking appear amid pandemic-era stress
Drug use and drinking appear amid pandemic-era stress
Frightening Civil breakdown, mutilation and a sudden tonal shift create heavy dread
Civil breakdown, mutilation and a sudden tonal shift create heavy dread
Self-harm / suicide Suicide talk and despair themes appear, with limited method detail
Suicide talk and despair themes appear, with limited method detail
Sexual violence Reviews cite child sexual abuse themes; handle with extreme care
Reviews cite child sexual abuse themes; handle with extreme care
Bullying / discrimination Political and racial tension fuels neighbor-against-neighbor conflict
Political and racial tension fuels neighbor-against-neighbor conflict
Gore / death / weapons Grisly images and mutilation are in reviews
Grisly images and mutilation are in reviews
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Breakdown and unraveling leadership reflect psychological strain
Breakdown and unraveling leadership reflect psychological strain
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Brief grief and loss beats amid the satire
Brief grief and loss beats amid the satire
Flashing lights This version's advice includes a flashing-lights warning.
This version's advice includes a flashing-lights warning.
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Talk after watching
- Neighbors turn on each other under pandemic stress. What pushes communities apart?
- Satire targets both political extremes. Can comedy still feel fair?
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