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A bloody Gen-Z slasher adapted from a YA novel. Rated MA 15+ for bloody horror violence, language throughout and teen drinking. Killers use chainsaws, pitchforks and guns, with graphic gore played partly for dark comedy. Best for older teens 16 and up who already handle hard MA 15+ slashers.
Story (may spoil tone)
Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.
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Violence Graphic slasher kills with chainsaws, pitchforks and shotguns
Graphic slasher kills with chainsaws, pitchforks and shotguns
Language Constant f-word use and harsh teen banter
Constant f-word use and harsh teen banter
Sex / nudity Kissing and a passionate seduction attempt appear
Kissing and a passionate seduction attempt appear
Drugs / alcohol Teen drinking, vaping and marijuana show up at parties
Teen drinking, vaping and marijuana show up at parties
Frightening Creepy clown stalking and jump scares hit in cornfields at night
Creepy clown stalking and jump scares hit in cornfields at night
Self-harm / suicide Brief suicide references turn up in dialogue
Brief suicide references turn up in dialogue
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Teens are hunted and killed in graphic slasher set pieces
Teens are hunted and killed in graphic slasher set pieces
Bullying / discrimination Generational and social outcast tensions fuel the conflict
Generational and social outcast tensions fuel the conflict
Gore / death / weapons Blood spurts, dismemberment and lingering injury detail
Blood spurts, dismemberment and lingering injury detail
Dangerous behaviour Prank horror videos and weapon fights make risky stunts look glamorous
Prank horror videos and weapon fights make risky stunts look glamorous
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Town mourning mixes with teens mentioning family deaths
Town mourning mixes with teens mentioning family deaths
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
- Small-town pride turns violent here. How do communities handle generational conflict better?
- Teens drink and mock horror online. What are real risks of party culture and clout chasing?
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