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House of the Dead (2003)

Parents guide

House of the Dead

Content rating

  • Motion Picture Rating (MPA)
    Rated R for pervasive strong violence/gore, language and some nudity

  • Sex & Nudity:
    Moderate
  • Violence & Gore:
    Severe
  • Profanity:
    Severe
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:
    Moderate
  • Frightening & Intense Scenes:
    Severe

Sex & Nudity

Moderate
14 of 31 found this moderate
Sexual activity is limited to amorous twentysomethings writhing, kissing and groping each other fully clothed.
In one case, a couple making out in the woods is attacked by monsters before they can get very far. There is, however, a significant amount of breast nudity in the early going.
One girl at the rave is topless.
A girl goes for a swim at a secluded beach. She strips to a thong and is shown otherwise naked for the next few minutes.
Dancers wear provocative outfits.

Violence & Gore

Severe
12 of 16 found this severe
A gets sea sick and vomits all over a woman's face and chest.
Level Of Violence 9/10 Perverse Strong Bloody Brutal Violence And Gore.
Most of the human deaths are surprisingly restrained. Not a lot of gore.
The victims are simply swarmed by zombies.
An exception finds a young man bleeding from the mouth before a zombie arm bursts through his back and out his stomach.
The undead, however, bite the dust in large numbers and extremely graphic fashion (usually to the tune of gangsta rap or loud techno music).
Creatures are hacked with axes and shot at close range. Others get picked off in hails of automatic weapons fire.
Blood sprays.
Limbs fly.
Heads explode or get crushed underfoot.

Profanity

Severe
10 of 14 found this severe

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Moderate
8 of 15 found this moderate
Beer is the beverage of choice.
Couples carry bottles of brew with them as they prepare to have sex.
Upon arriving at the deserted party, Greg and Simon are so single-mindedly drawn to the unsupervised keg and other booze that they dont worry a bit where everyone is or why the place is trashed.
Kirk drinks from a flask and smokes cigars.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Severe
11 of 16 found this severe
Most of the movie is gory and violent, which could disturb some.
Creatures pop into view from the wings and are picked off as they do.
Several people sacrifice themselves for the good of the group.
The zombies may frighten some young viewers.

Certifications

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  • Argentina
    • 13
  • Australia
    • MA
  • Brazil
    • 16
  • Canada
    • 18A
    • 13+Quebec
  • Chile
    • 14
  • Denmark
    • 15
  • Finland
    • K-18
  • France
    • 16
  • Germany
    • 16Funny version
    • 18uncut, SPIO/JK
    • 16heavily cut
  • Hong Kong
    • III
  • Iceland
    • 16
  • India
    • A
  • Ireland
    • 18
  • Italy
    • VM14
  • Malaysia
    • 18SG
  • Mexico
    • C
  • Netherlands
    • 16
  • New Zealand
    • R16
  • Norway
    • 15
  • Philippines
    • R-13
  • Portugal
    • M/16
  • Russia
    • 16+
  • Singapore
    • R21
    • M18cut
  • South Africa
    • 18
  • South Korea
    • 18
  • Spain
    • 18
  • Sweden
    • 15
  • United Kingdom
    • 15
  • United States
    • Rcertificate #40157

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