Friday the 13th
Movie • 1980
They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Friday the 13th
Movie • 1980
They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Bara says...
Ages 17+, but every child is different
This film features intense, graphic depictions of violence and serial homicide typical of the slasher genre. The mature atmosphere, focus on predatory stalking, and high-stakes peril are unsuitable for younger audiences or those sensitive to horror elements.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
The film contains scenes featuring full female breast nudity and characters engaged in implied sexual intimacy. These moments are frequent and contribute to the mature nature of the slasher genre.
Violence & Gore
As a foundational slasher film, this movie features graphic depictions of stabbings, decapitations, and brutal physical attacks. The deaths are depicted with realistic practical effects that are highly intense and disturbing.
Profanity
The language is relatively restrained for the genre, featuring infrequent use of words like "sh*t" and "h*ll" used in casual conversation or expressions of alarm, totaling only a handful of instances.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Several scenes depict camp counselors consuming alcohol and using marijuana recreationally. Substance use is a consistent background element during the counselors' social time.
Frightening Scenes
The film relies on extreme suspense, jump scares, and a pervasive sense of dread as characters are hunted in isolation. The psychological tension combined with horrific reveals makes this unsuitable for younger viewers.
Key Insights
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This is a scary movie about a group of camp counselors facing a dangerous stranger at a summer camp, intended only for mature teen and adult viewers.
Content Warnings
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What Parents Need to Know
Expect frequent depictions of gore and lethal weapons usage. The film relies on atmospheric dread and sudden, intense acts of violence to generate scares.
What Kids Can Learn
There is no recognized developmental benefit to viewing this material.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
It is a foundational entry in 1980s slasher cinema, recognized for its role in defining classic horror conventions.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
The narrative focuses on survival and fear rather than constructive moral lessons or ethical development.
Positive Role Models
Characters act primarily as vehicles for suspense and target behavior; personality depth is sacrificed for horror tropes.
Diverse Representations
No diverse representation indicated in available information; characters adhere to traditional '80s horror archetypes.
Educational Value
The work serves strictly as entertainment within the horror genre and offers no academic or social-emotional learning opportunities.
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