Is it appropriate for kids?

The ghost with essentially the most is again − solely with a special score this time.

the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy begins haunting theaters this weekend, however comes with a PG-13 score, a step up from the PG of the unique movie.

Whereas you’ll have fond recollections of watching ‘s Beetlejuice antics once you have been youthful, you may need to contemplate a few of the variations between the 2 motion pictures earlier than bringing youngsters on this explicit journey down reminiscence lane.

Right here’s what dad and mom have to learn about “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (in theaters now):

What’s the new ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel about?

In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Delia Deetz (Catherine O’Hara), Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and Lydia’s daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) return to the fictional city of Winter River after a household tragedy.

The film may be named for Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton), however the relationships between Lydia and Astrid − and actually, all three girls − as they cope with loss (and one another) could be very central to the plot.

Why is ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ rated PG-13?

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has been rated PG-13 for violent content material, bloody photographs, robust language, drug use and suggestive materials.

Among the violence is cartoonish, however excessive jinks don’t precisely cover blood spurting from accidents or demon infants crawling round, leaving gore and dirt. Along with the ghosts, ghouls and their lethal deeds all through the movie, Betelgeuse nonetheless pines after Lydia, expressing his so-called affections in more and more inappropriate and questionable methods. Lydia is also subjected to unfunny strain about taking prescribed treatment, in addition to unamusing strain to marry her boyfriend.

The true query is how did the unique − which included its personal share of violence, delicate profanity, innuendo and macabre content material − solely have a PG score?

Is it OK to take youngsters to see ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?

It nearly feels odd saying this since I noticed the unique movie after I was fairly younger, and I’ve fortunately rewatched it every fall ever since, however I wouldn’t suggest this sequel for youngsters ages 10 or youthful.

Nostalgia can cloud our notion of a bit of leisure with heat recollections as a substitute of the realities of it.

Sure, each motion pictures navigate equally robust matters, corresponding to loss of life and fraught household relationships, however the brand new movie arguably has a extra severe edge to it between the jokes.

With the foolish combined into the spooky, it may be simple to neglect that these are horror movies, and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is decidedly bloodier and extra grotesque than its predecessor.

Preteens could discover the movie’s wackier moments amusing, particularly in the event that they loved the unique or comparable horror fare. However the film’s extra somber moments across the household’s loss and the creative homages in a few of the scenes may be just a little more durable to comply with or respect.

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