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Apex

Parents guide · ClearAge age 17+ · Official MA 15+

Movie 2026 96 min Action, Thriller Checked by Dan S · 1 Sep 2026
Official Rating MA 15+ ClearAge 17+

What we flagged

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Violence
Strong
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Strong
Language
Moderate

Our take

Grieving climber Sasha travels solo into an Australian national park where dozens have vanished, then is stalked by Ben, a crossbow-wielding serial killer who keeps corpses in a cave and references cannibalism. Rated MA 15+ for strong violence, grisly images, nudity and language. Compound fractures, ear biting, hanging torture, child victims shown dead and non-sexual nudity among corpses all appear. Profanity is frequent. A cigarette and beer appear casually. Mature teens who handle survival horror may tolerate it; it is too grim for younger viewers.

Uplifting themes

Sasha's resilience and survival skills stand out, though the story prioritizes shock over clear moral lessons Sasha models resourcefulness under pressure, though her solo-trip choices are risky

Story (may spoil tone)

A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

What we flagged

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Violence
Strong
Sex and Nudity
Moderate
Frightening
Strong
Language
Moderate

Details

Violence Strong Sustained cat-and-mouse hunt with crossbows, traps, falls, choking, and…

Sustained cat-and-mouse hunt with crossbows, traps, falls, choking, and close-range attacks in remote wilderness

Language Moderate Several strong curses under stress, including the f-word and s-word, pl…

Several strong curses under stress, including the f-word and s-word, plus milder damn, hell and the a-word

Sex / nudity Moderate Non-sexual nude corpses, rear nudity, kissing in flashbacks, and predat…

Non-sexual nude corpses, rear nudity, kissing in flashbacks, and predatory bedroom innuendo

Drugs / alcohol Mild A cigarette and a casual beer offer, plus a joking roofies reference in…

A cigarette and a casual beer offer, plus a joking roofies reference in dialogue

Frightening Strong Serial-killer stalking, cave of corpses, child victims, and ritual talk…

Serial-killer stalking, cave of corpses, child victims, and ritual talk create sustained survival horror

Sexual violence Mild Menacing innuendo and predatory control, though the focus stays on viol…

Menacing innuendo and predatory control, though the focus stays on violence rather than sexual assault

Child peril / abuse Strong Dead children appear among the killer's victims in a cave discovery sce…

Dead children appear among the killer's victims in a cave discovery scene

Gore / death / weapons Strong Graphic injuries include compound fractures, bloodied wounds, ear bitin…

Graphic injuries include compound fractures, bloodied wounds, ear biting, hanging bodies, and crossbow kills

Dangerous behaviour Mild Solo wilderness travel against ranger advice and extreme climbing witho…

Solo wilderness travel against ranger advice and extreme climbing without backup are central to the plot

Mental health Mild Guilt and depression after a partner's death drive Sasha into isolation…

Guilt and depression after a partner's death drive Sasha into isolation and risky survival choices

Grief / bereavement Moderate Sasha mourns Tommy's climbing death and questions whether she could hav…

Sasha mourns Tommy's climbing death and questions whether she could have saved him before the hunt begins

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

  • Sasha ignores a ranger's warning about hiking alone. What safety steps matter before a wilderness trip?
  • Ben treats hunting people like a sacred ritual. How does the film blur adventure and predatory violence?