Our take
The Woman in the Yard is a PG-13 Blumhouse horror film about a widow menaced by a mysterious woman after her husband's death. Classification cites terror, bloody images, suicide-related content, and one f-word. Flashbacks to a fatal crash and a rifle suicide attempt are emotionally heavy
Uplifting themes
Mother-child bond and facing grief matter in the end Ramona fights to protect her kids while struggling emotionally
Story (may spoil tone)
In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Crash flashback, rifle scare, and supernatural harm with some blood
Crash flashback, rifle scare, and supernatural harm with some blood
Language Brief strong language including one f-word
Brief strong language including one f-word
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Supernatural stalking and home invasion build sustained terror
Supernatural stalking and home invasion build sustained terror
Self-harm / suicide Suicide contemplation and suicide-related content are central themes
Suicide contemplation and suicide-related content are central themes
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse Children are frightened and endangered by the haunting
Children are frightened and endangered by the haunting
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody images and a covered corpse; gun appears in a crisis
Bloody images and a covered corpse; gun appears in a crisis
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 Grief, depression, and trauma drive the horror plot
Grief, depression, and trauma drive the horror plot
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Widowhood and a fatal accident haunt the family throughout
Widowhood and a fatal accident haunt the family throughout
Talk after watching
- Horror often uses grief as fuel. How does the film portray loss?
- Suicide-related scenes can be triggering. What support exists if this hits close to home?