Is Thir13en Ghosts appropriate for children?

# Thir13en Ghosts - Parent Guide This R-rated horror film features intense supernatural violence, strong language, and moderately graphic content that makes it unsuitable for children. The scares are designed for adult audiences and include disturbing imagery and gore. Save this for mature teens at the earliest, and skip it entirely for younger children.

What age is Thir13en Ghosts suitable for?

Our verdict for Thir13en Ghosts is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Thir13en Ghosts safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2001

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Arthur and his two children inherit his uncle's estate: a glass house that serves as a prison to twelve ghosts. When the family, accompanied by a nanny and an attorney, enter the house they find themselves trapped inside an evil machine 'designed by the Devil and powered by the dead' to open the Eye of Hell. Aided by a ghost hunter and his rival, a ghost rights activist out to set the ghosts free, the group must do what they can to get out of the house alive.

Cast

Tony Shalhoub

Arthur

Embeth Davidtz

Kalina

Matthew Lillard

Rafkin

Shannon Elizabeth

Kathy

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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