Silent Hill (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Rose, a desperate mother, takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears, and Rose embarks on a horrific journey to get her back and begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years earlier.
Rated R • 2006 • 2h 5m
Silent Hill's R rating is for its pervasive and extremely graphic horror violence, extensive gore, and relentlessly disturbing imagery. The film follows a mother, Rose, searching for her missing daughter in a nightmarish town, but parents should be aware this premise leads to unflinching scenes of characters being skinned alive, burned to death, and torn apart by barbed wire. The film also contains deeply unsettling themes involving a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Silent Hill appropriate for kids?
Silent Hill's R rating is for its pervasive and extremely graphic horror violence, extensive gore, and relentlessly disturbing imagery. The film follows a mother, Rose, searching for her missing daughter in a nightmarish town, but parents should be aware this premise leads to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Silent Hill
What happens in Silent Hill, moment by moment
- 0:04 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in Silent Hill
A flashback reveals a main character, Alessa, was sexually molested by a school janitor as a child; this is discussed and shown non-graphically but is a core plot point. A female character's clothes and skin are ripped from her body by a monster, briefly showing her bare breasts and buttocks in a violent, non-sexualized context. A group of monstrous nurses wear cleavage-baring uniforms.
Violence and gore in Silent Hill
The violence is pervasive, frequent, and extremely graphic. One character is graphically skinned alive by a monster. Another character is burned to death at the stake. In the climax, a supernatural entity uses magical barbed wire to slice, dismember, and bisect numerous people in a church, with explicit gore. Other scenes include a man being torn in two, a child being burned over hot coals in a ritual, monstrous creatures attacking people, and a woman being beaten by a mob.
Language in Silent Hill
Some strong language is used. The dialogue includes at least one use of "fuck" and several uses of "shit," "bitch," "asshole," and "hell." The profanity is infrequent but present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Silent Hill
A character is seen drinking alcohol in one early scene. This is the only notable instance of substance use.
Mature themes in Silent Hill
The film explores severe and disturbing themes inappropriate for younger viewers. Central themes include religious fanaticism leading to torture and murder, child abuse and neglect, and revenge. A key plot point involves a young girl being ritualistically immolated by a cult after being ostracized and sexually abused, with her immense suffering creating the monstrous reality of the town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silent Hill appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Silent Hill is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Silent Hill's R rating is for its pervasive and extremely graphic horror violence, extensive gore, and relentlessly disturbing imagery. The film follows a mother, Rose, searching for her missing daughter in a…
What age rating does Silent Hill have?
Silent Hill is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Silent Hill about?
Silent Hill's R rating is for its pervasive and extremely graphic horror violence, extensive gore, and relentlessly disturbing imagery. The film follows a mother, Rose, searching for her missing daughter in a nightmarish town, but parents should be aware this premise leads to unflinching scenes of characters being…
Is there sex or nudity in Silent Hill?
A flashback reveals a main character, Alessa, was sexually molested by a school janitor as a child; this is discussed and shown non-graphically but is a core plot point. A female character's clothes and skin are ripped from her body by a monster, briefly…
How violent is Silent Hill?
The violence is pervasive, frequent, and extremely graphic. One character is graphically skinned alive by a monster. Another character is burned to death at the stake. In the climax, a supernatural entity uses magical barbed wire to slice, dismember, and…
Is the language in Silent Hill appropriate for kids?
Some strong language is used. The dialogue includes at least one use of "fuck" and several uses of "shit," "bitch," "asshole," and "hell." The profanity is infrequent but present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Silent Hill?
A character is seen drinking alcohol in one early scene. This is the only notable instance of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Silent Hill?
The film explores severe and disturbing themes inappropriate for younger viewers. Central themes include religious fanaticism leading to torture and murder, child abuse and neglect, and revenge. A key plot point involves a young girl being ritualistically…
How long is Silent Hill?
Silent Hill runs 125 minutes, directed by Christophe Gans, released in 2006.
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