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Parents guide · ClearAge age 16+ · Official MA 15+

Movie 2025 84 min Horror, Thriller, Drama Checked by Dan S · 24 Sep 2026
Official Rating MA 15+ ClearAge 16+

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Strong

Our take

An MA 15+ supernatural drama shot from the ghost's point of view in a suburban home. Teen marijuana use, an overdose reference, frequent f-word dialogue, sibling fights and a slow-building haunting. Mental-health and therapy talk sit alongside family grief. Best for older teens who want arthouse horror-drama.

Uplifting themes

A sibling eventually urges standing up for the family Parenting choices stay mixed under supernatural stress

Story (may spoil tone)

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Mild Physical conflict and assault stakes are part of the story

Physical conflict and assault stakes are part of the story

Language Strong Very frequent strong language between siblings and parents, with many f…

Very frequent strong language between siblings and parents, with many f-word uses

Sex / nudity Moderate Sexual content is shown

Sexual content is shown

Drugs / alcohol Strong Teen drinking appears, plus secret dosing

Teen drinking appears, plus secret dosing

Frightening Moderate Ghost haunting, nightmares and uncanny home events keep building unease

Ghost haunting, nightmares and uncanny home events keep building unease

Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title

No self-harm found in this title

Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title

No sexual violence found in this title

Child peril / abuse Mild A teen in the house faces drug use, an overdose scare and the haunting

A teen in the house faces drug use, an overdose scare and the haunting

Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title

No bullying found in this title

Gore / death / weapons Mild Injury detail stays limited

Injury detail stays limited

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 Mild Therapy referrals and emotional unravelling run through the family's co…

Therapy referrals and emotional unravelling run through the family's conflict

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Mild Family grief and loss run through the story

Family grief and loss run through the story

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 camera stays with an unseen presence. How does that change how you feel about the family?
  • Teens in the story struggle with grief and substances. Where could they have asked for help sooner?