Spawn (1997)

Spawn parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence and graphic gore. Beyond that, a few tense moments and a jolt or two.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

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 Spawn scary?

Only a little. Spawn has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Spawn?

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

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

Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language, brutal violence and graphic gore, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Spawn about?

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Cast and crew

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• “scary but not gory”
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