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Is Halloween safe for children?

R Horror, Thriller Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Halloween - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film features strong violence, including graphic murder scenes and intense jump scares that may traumatize younger children. The killer stalks and kills multiple victims throughout, and there's strong language and moderate sexual content. It's best reserved for teenagers 15+ who enjoy horror, and is not appropriate for children under 13.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Strong
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
1978
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Synopsis

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Cast
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Loomis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Laurie
Nancy Kyes
Nancy Kyes
Annie
P. J. Soles
P. J. Soles
Lynda
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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