Our take
Pretty Lethal is rated R for strong bloody violence and language. Ballerinas fight to escape a remote inn after a crash. Expect stylized slasher set pieces, warrior blood talk, smoking, gambling anxiety, and self-harm reference from glass. Horror-comedy tone keeps some distance, but gore and profanity are frequent
Uplifting themes
Teamwork and courage among the dancers provide modest uplift
Story (may spoil tone)
A troupe of ballerinas find themselves fighting for survival as they attempt to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Slasher set pieces and dance-themed fights produce frequent bloody kills
Slasher set pieces and dance-themed fights produce frequent bloody kills
Language Strong profanity runs through panic, insults, and dark humor
Strong profanity runs through panic, insults, and dark humor
Sex / nudity Light flirtation; violence overshadows romance
Light flirtation; violence overshadows romance
Drugs / alcohol Smoke and party atmosphere surround the stranded troupe
Smoke and party atmosphere surround the stranded troupe
Frightening Remote inn trap and nightmare talk build claustrophobic horror-comedy d…
Remote inn trap and nightmare talk build claustrophobic horror-comedy dread
Self-harm / suicide A glass-cut mention appears briefly in dialogue
A glass-cut mention appears briefly in dialogue
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Mean-girl dynamics within the troupe add tension
Mean-girl dynamics within the troupe add tension
Gore / death / weapons Blood-soaked kills match the R rating's violence focus
Blood-soaked kills match the R rating's violence focus
Dangerous behaviour Improvised dance weapons and chase stunts are stylized but flashy
Improvised dance weapons and chase stunts are stylized but flashy
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Fear and panic drive behavior more than clinical themes
Fear and panic drive behavior more than clinical themes
Gambling A character panics around gambling references
A character panics around gambling references
Grief / bereavement Grieving is mentioned but not the main focus
Grieving is mentioned but not the main focus
Talk after watching
- Dancers use ballet skills as weapons. How does the movie play with strength and stereotypes?
- Horror-comedy mixes Nutcracker music with kills. When does style make violence easier to watch?