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TV

Sweet Home

July 1, 2024
age 17+

Good Monster Apocalypse Show

Honestly one of the best K-Dramas to hit Netflix. The story is based on the premise of a worldwide outbreak of people turning into killer monsters and what people would do to survive. The show is brutal with survivors being torn apart or beaten to a pulp by said monsters. Monsters are on the receiving end of decapitations as well. Season 2 deals more with human cruelty with one scene showing soldiers firing at a monster located in a crowd of people with little regard for being accurate. Another disturbing scene show 3 men chasing a little girl who was turning into a monster shooting her in the back with a crossbow while laughing and cussing her. (The little girl gives those men whats coming to them though) There is language throughout the show though in context to the situation a lot of it is may not be warranted but is understandable. Drinking and drugs also happen occasionally in the show. All in all the show is great for adults but I WOULD NOT recommend this for a kid.

This title has:

  • Too much violence
  • Too much swearing
  • Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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MOVIE

Godzilla Minus One

June 3, 2024
age 11+

A visually stunning movie with intense scenes of destruction.

A truly great Godzilla film. The movie follows a kamikaze pilot during WW2 who deserted his post. He blames himself for many mistakes he made out of fear and lives with PTSD from his first encounter with the smaller Godzilla. The story is dark with the OVERWHELMING human tragedy that follows the landfall of the infamous Godzilla. One scene in particular shows a nuclear blast that Godzilla unleashes.... and the overall horror that it entails. (Ill be honest I was pumped when Godzilla charged his attack, but my excitement turned to horror when it was unleashed.) Over all the movie has death on massive scale but a lot of it is implied. Such as streets filled with people as a building starts to crumble. Then switching to another shot of it at a distance falling down. (obviously on said people) Lots of shooting involved. There is some language during particularly emotional scenes but in my honest opinion no more than what isnt realistic. The tragic plight of PTSD solders is on full display and despite tragedy there is hope for tomorrow so long as people stand together. (Also nuclear weapons are bad) I loved this movie and would recommend it highly. Just be prepared for some visually intense scenes.

This title has:

  • Educational value
  • Too much violence
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GAME

Bluey: The Videogame

March 15, 2024
age 3+

An Easy Safe game for Kids

An easy to pick up game that the kids will love. Has everyone's favorite characters and the story plays out like 4 episodes of Bluey. Id recommend buying on discount as you can beat the game in less than an hour and 100% complete it in under 2 hours.

This title has:

  • Great messages
  • Great role models
  • Easy to play/use
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GAME

Starfield

July 1, 2024
age 14+

A Mature Sci-Fi Epic

This game is a really great sci-fi rpg based in the Milkyway. There are over 1000 planets to explore and while there isnt alot to do on most of these planets the scenery is at times breathtaking. Violence wise there is a lot of shooting and some blood. Not really any gore to be seen though. Foul language is also used throughout the game. Drinking and drugs are common especially when you get to the city on Neon where they are common. Not only can you use these drugs you can smuggle them off world and become a dealer of sorts. Needless to say this game is not for children but adults on the other hand will more than likely enjoy it.

This title has:

  • Educational value
  • Too much violence
  • Too much swearing
  • Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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GAME

Diablo IV

April 3, 2024
age 18+

Great game for adults NOT FOR KIDS

The game is about fighting a killing demonic entities that constantly butcher an kill innocent men women and yes...children to get what they want. These scenarios go about through possession, ritual sacrifice, disease, raids, subjugation, sexual pleasure(Insinuated) , I could go on.. In short the game is extraordinarily bleak and violent. While many of these demons get whats coming to them there are many more to replace them. Thats not even getting into the Lords of Hell (Yes that Hell) who are constantly trying to destroy the mortal realm. While this game has alot of biblical influence on terms of names the story itself is just a made up dark fantasy world. For a mature adult who can see it for what it is its fine. Absolutely NOT FOR CHILDREN!

This title has:

  • Too much violence
  • Too much consumerism
  • Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Dead Space box cover shows Isaac Clarke, hero of the game.
GAME

Dead Space (2023 Remake)

April 26, 2024
age 16+

A fun scary game for adults!

This is horror gold but most definitely NOT FOR CHILDREN! Its horrifying and violent as you fight creatures who are bodies of deceased individuals reanimated. You fight them by cutting their limbs off. These creatures will brutalize you in plenty of horrific ways and ill spare you the details. There are a lot of graphic murders and foul language is prominent. There are many flashing images on screen as well because (due to the events of the game) the main character develops dementia. Personally the game is an amazing survival horror experience. Id recommend it to any adult who enjoys adrenaline fueled fear.

This title has:

  • Too much violence
  • Too much swearing
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GAME

The Callisto Protocol

June 11, 2024
age 18+

A Disturbing Yet Fun Horror Game

This game is highly enjoyable for ADULTS who are a fan of the genre. Grotesque monstrosities and blood/gore drenched hallways are around every corner. The story is good but there is bad language throughout. The combat involves beating enemies to pieces violently with a baton. Shooting them with your gun (which surprisingly is the least gory and bloody of the options). Using a gravity device to throw enemies into walls/spike/fans/grinders/live wires and off cliffs (Depending on the method you can do anything from barely any blood to turning them into small chunks of blood and viscera on the floor). Enemies are horrifying being deformed grotesque versions of people. They mainly attack by either hitting or spitting acid at you. Though if the lower your health enough they can execute you in BRUTAL and DISTURBING fashion. Id say an absolute NO FOR KIDS for this game.

This title has:

  • Too much violence
  • Too much swearing
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GAME

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

April 16, 2022
age 10+

An absolute blast of a game with an incredible story. Has virtually know language or drug use. Alcohol might be insinuated at times but is never shown. Shooting and killing aliens is a common theme in this game with very minimal blood and no gore to be seen. Talk of war and death are common so its a little to complex a game to explain to small children. For parents who explain to a child that guns are bad than having them see characters with guns is confusing and will definitely seem contradictory to a kid. Some alien races might scare small children.

This title has:

  • Easy to play/use
  • Too much consumerism
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GAME

Poppy Playtime

April 30, 2024
age 12+

A tame but still HORROR experience.

Alright Ill start by saying what should be obvious. This is a soft core horror game. Your goal is to not get killed by Huggy Wuggy a blue tall creature that looks harmless at first. Then he starts stalking you while smiling with razor sharp teeth. Eventually he starts chasing you and no place is safe. If he catches you he crushes/kills you with a hug. As the game says "What does Huggy Wuggy do when he hugs you? "When he hugs you, he'll never stop! Your friend Huggy! Huggy Wuggy, He'll squeeze you until you pop!" There is apparently a darker narrative to the story but I'm unsure of what it is. All in all this is a horror game and while there is technically no violence/language/drugs/drinking the fear factor is there. It would be fun for an older kid and an adult to play together and work together to survive. Though this will DEFINETLEY give younger kids nightmares.

This title has:

  • Easy to play/use
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GAME

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

May 7, 2024
age 13+

A game for EVERY Marvel Fan

The quality of this game speaks for itself. Its gorgeous, its cinematic but above everything its an absolute blast. It captures the Guardians heroics/antics perfectly. It does have a lot of fighting though there is no blood. You frequently shoot enemies order your allies to shoot enemies or slice and dice them with a sword. So killing is common but then again its the Guardians of the Galaxy so its to be expected. Sex is implied at times as one of the stories in the game is based around Starlord finding out he may be a dad. Swearing happens some but mainly is replaced by their version of a cuss word "fracking." Drinking is also a thing in the game as you run into an old friend who is wasted. So I would say this game is for teens and adults. I would be reluctant to let a child play. All in all the game is amazing and story is incredible. I would highly recommend it and Square Enix if you read this please give us a sequel.

This title has:

  • Great messages
  • Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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