Is Fantasy Island scary?

Yes, properly. Fantasy Island is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Fantasy Island?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Fantasy Island rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and some strong language.

Fantasy Island (2020)

Film · 1h 49m · Rated PG-13

Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Contest winners discover their deepest desires become terrifying realities on a darkly-comic, pulpy island.

Suspenseful and campy. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu.

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Fantasy Island parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
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: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Fantasy Island scary?: Yes, properly. Fantasy Island is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Fantasy Island?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Fantasy Island rated, and is it OK for kids?: Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and some strong language.