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Is Scream 2 safe for children?

R Horror, Mystery Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Scream 2 Parental Guide This R-rated horror sequel features strong violence, graphic murders, and intense scares as a masked killer targets college students. Expect frequent profanity and moderate sexual content alongside the gruesome kills. Not appropriate for children under 17 without parental permission—designed for mature horror fans only.
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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
Type
Movie
Released
1997
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery

Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.

Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell
Sidney Prescott
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox
Gale Weathers
David Arquette
David Arquette
Dewey Riley
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Derek Feldman
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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