Road House (1989)

Road House parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

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

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Road House scary?

No. Road House is not a scary watch.

How gory is Road House?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Road House rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and some strong language.

What is Road House about?

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.

Cast and crew

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• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”

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