Revenge of the Celluloid (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Revenge of the Celluloid is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Revenge of the Celluloid is a short, monochromatic horror film concerning a sinister embalmer named M. Balm who turns children into mindless ghouls using a cursed cinema projector. Because the film is an experimental…

Revenge of the Celluloid is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Revenge of the Celluloid is a short, monochromatic horror film concerning a sinister embalmer named M. Balm who turns children into mindless ghouls using a cursed cinema projector. Because the film is an experimental short without official ratings, parents should note the focus on unsettling, eerie imagery and a dark…

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence is limited to the surreal, psychological concept of children being transformed into ghouls by a machine, rather than graphic physical altercations or gore.

There is no profanity in this film.

There is no substance use in this film.

The primary themes involve the loss of individuality and the horrific potential of technology, centered on a villain who treats human beings as disposable cinematic material.

Revenge of the Celluloid runs 6 minutes, directed by Angela Wells, released in 2026.

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