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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Movie (2009)
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
Movie (2009)
When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
The movie includes embraces, kisses between characters, and a joke about arousal.
Violence & Gore
There are numerous fight scenes featuring stabbings, fistfights, and neck-breaking, though it is not overly gory.
Profanity
Characters use several instances of strong profanity and milder insults.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adults and vampires are shown drinking socially on a few occasions.
Frightening Scenes
The film contains disturbing images of circus freaks and intense moments involving spiders.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Children can learn about important values such as self-awareness, courage, and sacrifice.
Role models
The protagonist demonstrates bravery and self-sacrifice to protect his friend.
Representation
The source notes a monkey-tailed girl, snake boy, bearded lady and other sideshow 'freaks' as potentially disturbing images, and says the review section on diverse representations is being added on an ongoing basis.
Learning
Families can discuss how this vampire thriller differs from other vampire-themed movies and shows.
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