<p>Although “Terrifier 3″carries an unrated label in the United States, some parents are using this to justify bringing their children along to see it, sparking worries among fans about potential trauma for these young viewers.
I was just seven when I first watched “Scream”with my brother. Naively, I sat through the popcorn preparation by a young Drew Barrymore, completely unaware that the true horror was about to unfold and lead to a week filled with nightmares shortly thereafter. In retrospect, I realize it’s considered one of the greatest horror films, even though I was in tears back then.
Introducing children to frightening and mature-themed movies can be beneficial as it helps them build resilience, feel more grown-up, and often results in lasting memories.
However, there is definitely a limit, and “Terrifier 3″crosses that boundary. This consideration is amplified when we think about Vicky’s glass shard scene (*shivers*).
The age rating of “Terrifier 3″is somewhat perplexing. It’s not classified as NC-17 or R, but given the unrated status, it likely means that kids under 17 can gain admission if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Parents frequently take their children to R-rated films (many families have watched “Deadpool”and “Wolverine”together). Yet, horror aficionados have voiced apprehensions after witnessing minors at screenings of “Terrifier 3.”
“It’s acceptable to introduce a child to a PG horror film, but bringing them to a disturbing Terrifier movie is a different story. What are you thinking?” one commenter stated. Another added, “If that kid suffers from nightmares for weeks, I bet the cinema will get blamed because the parents were too oblivious to realize their mistake.”
“While the gore in ‘Terrifier 2’ was notable, the opening scene in ‘Terrifier 3’ will likely be far more traumatizing for young audiences,” voiced another horror fan. “Honestly, I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the film with traumatized kids around me,” shared a fourth person.
“Terrifier?!? What on earth are some parents thinking? I generally have a flexible approach to what my children can view, but Terrifier? That’s way too far for me,”a fifth commenter remarked.
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