The House of the Devil (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The House of the Devil is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The House of the Devil follows a college student named Samantha who accepts a mysterious babysitting job during a lunar eclipse. The film is rated R primarily for intense, bloody horror violence and a sustained sense of…

The House of the Devil is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

The House of the Devil follows a college student named Samantha who accepts a mysterious babysitting job during a lunar eclipse. The film is rated R primarily for intense, bloody horror violence and a sustained sense of dread that culminates in a satanic ritual. Parents should be aware of scenes involving human…

The film features very mild, brief moments of sexual innuendo and sight-based content. This includes glimpses of undergarments and the muffled sound of sexual acts occurring behind a closed door.

The violence is severe, frequent in the final act, and graphic. It includes stabbings, throat-slitting, eye-gouging, and ritualistic bloodletting, as well as a scene where a character is shot in the head.

Language is mild, featuring occasional uses of words like 'shit' and 'crap', along with a single, very faint, and easily missed instance of the 'f-word'.

A character is shown smoking a cigarette during the film.

Themes include occult worship, human sacrifice, and despair. The narrative centers on a vulnerable protagonist trapped in a dangerous ritualistic situation, ending in a bleak and unsettling outcome.

The House of the Devil runs 95 minutes, directed by Ti West, released in 2009.

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