Is AVP: Alien vs. Predator scary?

Yes, properly. AVP: Alien vs. Predator is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is AVP: Alien vs. Predator?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is AVP: Alien vs. Predator rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Film · 1h 41m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi

A research team discovers an ancient pyramid, becoming prey in a brutal hunting ritual between two alien species.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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AVP: Alien vs. Predator parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence and graphic gore. Beyond that, real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is AVP: Alien vs. Predator scary?: Yes, properly. AVP: Alien vs. Predator is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is AVP: Alien vs. Predator?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is AVP: Alien vs. Predator rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is AVP: Alien vs. Predator about?

When scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.