Dead Talents Society (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When ghosts must compete to survive in the underworld by haunting the living, one unassuming young woman needs help creating a lasting performance while under the tutelage of a passionate agent and a washed-up diva.
Rated R • 2024 • 1h 50m
Dead Talents Society is a stylized dark comedy about the competitive underworld where ghosts must maintain their popularity by haunting the living. The film explores themes of failure, the pressure to conform, and the pursuit of validation, centered on a rookie ghost named Rookie and the washed-up diva Catherine. Parents should be aware of moderate violence, including an instance of gore, and supernatural themes involving death and the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dead Talents Society appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Dead Talents Society
What happens in Dead Talents Society, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Dead Talents Society
There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Dead Talents Society
The violence is moderate, primarily featuring supernatural mishaps. A key scene shows a character leaping from a building and being impaled on a sign, resulting in a visible splatter of blood. Other moments involve slapstick-style hauntings and threats, but these are generally less graphic than the central injury.
Language in Dead Talents Society
Language is mild throughout the film, consisting of occasional expletives and insults typical of workplace comedies.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dead Talents Society
There is no substance use or drug references depicted on-screen.
Mature themes in Dead Talents Society
The film deals with heavy topics such as the anxiety of being forgotten, the pressure to meet family expectations, and the finality of death. Rookie's struggle with her "certificate of hard work" and the existential dread of disintegrating are central to the narrative, providing a melancholy undercurrent to the humor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dead Talents Society appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dead Talents Society is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Dead Talents Society is a stylized dark comedy about the competitive underworld where ghosts must maintain their popularity by haunting the living. The film explores themes of failure, the pressure to conform, and the…
What age rating does Dead Talents Society have?
Dead Talents Society is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Dead Talents Society about?
Dead Talents Society is a stylized dark comedy about the competitive underworld where ghosts must maintain their popularity by haunting the living. The film explores themes of failure, the pressure to conform, and the pursuit of validation, centered on a rookie ghost named Rookie and the washed-up diva Catherine…
Is there sex or nudity in Dead Talents Society?
There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is Dead Talents Society?
The violence is moderate, primarily featuring supernatural mishaps. A key scene shows a character leaping from a building and being impaled on a sign, resulting in a visible splatter of blood. Other moments involve slapstick-style hauntings and threats, but…
Is the language in Dead Talents Society appropriate for kids?
Language is mild throughout the film, consisting of occasional expletives and insults typical of workplace comedies.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dead Talents Society?
There is no substance use or drug references depicted on-screen.
What mature themes appear in Dead Talents Society?
The film deals with heavy topics such as the anxiety of being forgotten, the pressure to meet family expectations, and the finality of death. Rookie's struggle with her "certificate of hard work" and the existential dread of disintegrating are central to the…
How long is Dead Talents Society?
Dead Talents Society runs 110 minutes, directed by John Hsu, released in 2024.
Where can I read the full Dead Talents Society parent guide?
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