Overlord (2018)

Overlord parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what an R should carry.

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

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 Overlord scary?

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

How gory is Overlord?

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

What is Overlord rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

What is Overlord about?

France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.

Cast and crew

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• “scary but not gory”
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