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A family is trapped at home while strange rain and sea creatures wait outside. Prolonged dread, hunger, creature attacks and a very hard pet-loss beat sit alongside mild language, one marijuana joint, and married kisses with sex-toy talk but no nudity. Family teamwork is central, although sensitive tweens may struggle with the pet and the monsters.
Uplifting themes
Family teamwork, shared chores, listening to the children and choosing mercy when it matters Both parents work hard to keep the children alive and each person helps, although the father's need for control remains part of the story
Story (may spoil tone)
A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped.
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Violence Creature attacks, gunfire and deaths occur around the house, much of it…
Creature attacks, gunfire and deaths occur around the house, much of it implied or off screen rather than shown graphically
Language Mild swearing such as hell and damn, plus a few religious exclamations;…
Mild swearing such as hell and damn, plus a few religious exclamations; an 8-year-old also flips a middle finger
Sex / nudity Married kisses and talk about sex toys and a one-night stand appear, wi…
Married kisses and talk about sex toys and a one-night stand appear, without nudity or sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol The parents share one marijuana joint and joke about drinking, although…
The parents share one marijuana joint and joke about drinking, although drinking is not shown
Frightening Strange rain traps the family for months while tentacled creatures wait…
Strange rain traps the family for months while tentacled creatures wait outside; hunger and sudden attacks keep dread high
Child peril / abuse An 8-year-old and a teen are trapped, hungry and within reach of the cr…
An 8-year-old and a teen are trapped, hungry and within reach of the creatures outside, while the walls also begin to fail
Gore / death / weapons Decaying bodies, a bloody infected bite and guns appear; the family dog…
Decaying bodies, a bloody infected bite and guns appear; the family dog is put down off screen, then cut up for food
Dangerous behaviour A father builds animal traps and obtains a gun to survive, which may pr…
A father builds animal traps and obtains a gun to survive, which may prompt questions from curious children
Mental health Hunger and fear leave the father desperate
Hunger and fear leave the father desperate
Grief / bereavement The family puts their sick dog down and then uses it for food, and they…
The family puts their sick dog down and then uses it for food, and they also mourn people lost nearby
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
- The family is stuck at home for a long time. What would be hardest for you?
- When does a parent who wants to protect everyone become too controlling?
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