Urban Legend
Movie • 1998
What you don't believe can kill you.
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Urban Legend
Movie • 1998
What you don't believe can kill you.
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Bara says...
Ages 16+, but every child is different
This film features intense slasher-style violence and themes of serial murder that are inappropriate for younger teens. The psychological stress of the horror narrative requires a level of emotional maturity typically found in late adolescence.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
The film contains some romantic tension between students and a few suggestive conversations, but there is no explicit sexual content or nudity.
Violence & Gore
No specific content noted
Profanity
The dialogue includes frequent moderate profanity, such as 'f*ck' (approximately 10 times in moments of extreme agitation), 'sh*t' (regularly used in stress), and occasional uses of 'b*tch' and 'h*ll'. Language is common among the college-aged characters throughout the film.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are scenes showing college students at parties engaging in social drinking, though substance use is not the central focus of the plot.
Frightening Scenes
The movie is built on suspense, sudden jump scares, and a constant sense of dread as characters are stalked by a killer. It is designed to be highly unsettling for younger viewers due to the recurring threat of violence.
Key Insights
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This is a scary movie about a mystery killer who uses spooky stories to hunt students, which is meant for older teens who enjoy intense thrillers.
Content Warnings
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What Parents Need to Know
Expect frequent depictions of weaponry, blood, and suspenseful sequences involving stalking and sudden death.
What Kids Can Learn
Viewers may develop an interest in folklore and the origins of modern cautionary tales.
Key Topics Discussed
Why Parents Might Like It
The film functions as a nostalgic time capsule of late-90s teen horror tropes and genre conventions.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
The narrative emphasizes critical thinking and questioning popular myths, though these themes are overshadowed by violent content.
Positive Role Models
Characters demonstrate basic resourcefulness and survival instincts under extreme duress, though their decision-making is often compromised by the horror genre requirements.
Diverse Representations
The cast features a standard mix of 90s college-age archetypes with limited depth or focus on authentic cultural background.
Educational Value
No educational value indicated in available information.
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