Is My Bloody Valentine appropriate for children?

# My Bloody Valentine - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film contains intense graphic violence, strong language, and some sexual content as a vengeful killer targets teenagers on Valentine's Day. The scares are genuinely frightening and disturbing. It's not appropriate for children under 17 without parental permission, and we recommend it only for mature teen horror fans.

What age is My Bloody Valentine suitable for?

Our verdict for My Bloody Valentine is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is My Bloody Valentine safe for children?

Content breakdown

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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

2009

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Ten years after a Valentine's Day tragedy claimed the lives of five miners, Harry Warden returns for a vengeful massacre among teen sweethearts gearing up for another party.

Cast

Jensen Ackles

Tom Hanniger

Jaime King

Sarah Palmer

Kerr Smith

Axel Palmer

Betsy Rue

Irene

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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