Erax (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Erax is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This spooky PG-rated short film gets its rating from creature-based violence and scary moments. When monstrous creatures called the Erax escape from a magical book, Auntie Opal and her niece Nina must survive a chaotic…

Erax is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

This spooky PG-rated short film gets its rating from creature-based violence and scary moments. When monstrous creatures called the Erax escape from a magical book, Auntie Opal and her niece Nina must survive a chaotic night of mayhem in their apartment. The film contains several jump scares and scenes of peril as the…

None. This short film does not contain any sexual content or nudity.

Violence is moderate and entirely fantasy-based. Small, aggressive creatures swarm, attack, and cause property damage. Auntie Opal is bitten and scratched by the creatures, resulting in a small amount of blood being visible on her arm. The characters use…

Language is very mild. According to viewer reports, there may be a single use of a minor expletive like 'hell' or 'damn' early in the film, but language is not a significant concern.

None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drug use, or smoking.

The primary themes are courage in the face of fear and dealing with a fantastical, dangerous situation. The film establishes a sense of immediate peril when the creatures are unleashed, and the characters must work together to overcome the threat.

Erax runs 14 minutes, directed by Hebru Brantley, released in 2022.

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