The Vampire Diaries (2009)

The Vampire Diaries parents guide

For a TV-14, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, mild language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the TV-14 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

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

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is The Vampire Diaries scary?

Only a little. The Vampire Diaries has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Vampire Diaries?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Vampire Diaries rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated TV-14. Expect moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and several jump scares, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is The Vampire Diaries about?

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

Cast and crew

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