Shark Night 3D (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A weekend at a lake house in the Louisiana Gulf turns into a nightmare for seven vacationers as they are subjected to fresh-water shark attacks.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 1h 31m
Shark Night 3D earns its PG-13 rating with frequent, intense, and often bloody horror violence. The plot follows college students on a Louisiana lake trip who are hunted by various shark species that were secretly planted by sadistic locals for a snuff film project. Parents should be aware of numerous graphic shark attacks, including dismemberment and decapitation, which are depicted with bloody results. The film also contains partial… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Shark Night 3D appropriate for kids?
Shark Night 3D earns its PG-13 rating with frequent, intense, and often bloody horror violence. The plot follows college students on a Louisiana lake trip who are hunted by various shark species that were secretly planted by sadistic locals for a snuff film project. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Shark Night 3D
What happens in Shark Night 3D, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Shark Night 3D
This category is moderate. Several scenes feature female characters in revealing bikinis. In one sequence, two women are seen from the side as they change tops, with brief side-breast nudity visible. A male character's bare buttocks are briefly shown. A woman is forced by the villains to strip down to her bra and panties. There are also some crude sexual references about getting women drunk for sex and infidelity.
Violence and gore in Shark Night 3D
Violence is strong, bloody, and pervasive, forming the core of the film. There are numerous intense and fatal shark attacks shown on screen with gory results. Key moments include a man's arm being bitten off (the bloody stump is shown), a decapitation via shark, a woman being devoured by a swarm of small sharks, and others being pulled under, thrashed, and eaten. There is also a shooting, a stabbing, and a character is set on fire before falling into the water to be eaten.
Language in Shark Night 3D
Language is moderate but contains some strong profanity. The dialogue includes at least one use of "fuck," as well as multiple uses of "shit," "ass," "bitch," "douche," and "bastard."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Shark Night 3D
Substance use is moderate. The college-aged characters are shown drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages during their weekend trip. In one scene, a character is shot with a tranquilizer dart. There is a brief reference to a prescription drug.
Mature themes in Shark Night 3D
The film contains disturbing and mature themes. The central plot revolves around a group of sadistic villains who orchestrate and film brutal murders for their own twisted entertainment and profit, akin to a snuff film ring. This involves themes of extreme cruelty, voyeurism, and betrayal. There are also moments of self-sacrifice and intense survival horror situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shark Night 3D appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Shark Night 3D is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Shark Night 3D earns its PG-13 rating with frequent, intense, and often bloody horror violence. The plot follows college students on a Louisiana lake trip who are hunted by various shark species that were secretly…
What age rating does Shark Night 3D have?
Shark Night 3D is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Shark Night 3D about?
Shark Night 3D earns its PG-13 rating with frequent, intense, and often bloody horror violence. The plot follows college students on a Louisiana lake trip who are hunted by various shark species that were secretly planted by sadistic locals for a snuff film project. Parents should be aware of numerous graphic shark…
Is there sex or nudity in Shark Night 3D?
This category is moderate. Several scenes feature female characters in revealing bikinis. In one sequence, two women are seen from the side as they change tops, with brief side-breast nudity visible. A male character's bare buttocks are briefly shown. A woman…
How violent is Shark Night 3D?
Violence is strong, bloody, and pervasive, forming the core of the film. There are numerous intense and fatal shark attacks shown on screen with gory results. Key moments include a man's arm being bitten off (the bloody stump is shown), a decapitation via…
Is the language in Shark Night 3D appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate but contains some strong profanity. The dialogue includes at least one use of "fuck," as well as multiple uses of "shit," "ass," "bitch," "douche," and "bastard."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Shark Night 3D?
Substance use is moderate. The college-aged characters are shown drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages during their weekend trip. In one scene, a character is shot with a tranquilizer dart. There is a brief reference to a prescription drug.
What mature themes appear in Shark Night 3D?
The film contains disturbing and mature themes. The central plot revolves around a group of sadistic villains who orchestrate and film brutal murders for their own twisted entertainment and profit, akin to a snuff film ring. This involves themes of extreme…
How long is Shark Night 3D?
Shark Night 3D runs 91 minutes, directed by David R. Ellis, released in 2011.
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