End of Days (1999)

End of Days parents guide

It stays inside its R, with a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is End of Days scary?

Only a little. End of Days has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is End of Days?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is End of Days rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: several jump scares, moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence. Not one for kids.

What is End of Days about?

Cynical bodyguard Jericho is hired by a man possessed by Satan, who is in search of his bride. When Jericho realizes what is happening, he must do everything he can to save the woman and the world.

Cast and crew

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