Prometheus (2012)

Prometheus parents guide

No surprises for an R: 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

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

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Prometheus scary?

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

How gory is Prometheus?

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

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

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

What is Prometheus about?

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Cast and crew

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Prometheus is on our Space, AI and robots, Aliens, Horror on Max and Sci-fi on Max lists.

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• “scary but not gory”
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