The Open House (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A teenager and his mother find themselves besieged by threatening forces when they move into a new house.
Rated NR • 2018 • 1h 34m
The Open House is a tense home‑invasion thriller centered on Naomi and her teenage son Logan after they move into a secluded mountain chalet. The film earned its adult-oriented rating for repeated, brutal physical attacks (stabbings, a throat‑slashing, broken fingers and strangulation), plus a disturbing final murder and scenes of hypothermia. There is brief partial nudity (two shower shots), regular profanity and on‑screen cigarette… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Open House appropriate for kids?
The Open House is a tense home‑invasion thriller centered on Naomi and her teenage son Logan after they move into a secluded mountain chalet. The film earned its adult-oriented rating for repeated, brutal physical attacks (stabbings, a throat‑slashing, broken fingers and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Open House
What happens in The Open House, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:11 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Open House
Brief, non‑sexual partial nudity appears in two shower scenes. IMDb Parents Guide reports one rear shot that briefly shows buttock and part of a breast, and another side view with partial breast visible; both are short, steamy shots and are not sexualized further. Expect fleeting nudity only during shower moments.
Violence and gore in The Open House
Strong, sustained home‑invasion violence drives the story: an intruder stalks the house, a character (Chris) is found with his throat slashed, Naomi is bound and has several fingers broken, and the film ends with Logan being strangled to death. There are stabbing and blunt assaults, some blood and a scene where a man vomits blood and bleeds from the nose/eyes (not heavily graphic). IMDb Parents Guide documents these specific violent beats — they are intense and can be upsetting.
Language in The Open House
Mild to moderate profanity throughout; IMDb notes about a dozen uses of the F‑word and occasional religious exclamations. The swearing is frequent enough to be noticeable but not constant. Expect multiple strong expletives spread across the runtime.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Open House
Light depiction of smoking: Naomi is shown smoking cigarettes several times in short shots. There is no emphasis on alcohol or illicit drug use. Substance use is brief and not glamorized.
Mature themes in The Open House
Strong adult themes of death, grief and isolation underpin the plot (the father dies early and the family is mourning). The film also focuses on home invasion, loss of safety, psychological terror, and hypothermia/abandonment; a neighbor's Alzheimer's is revealed and complicates trust. These themes are serious and culminate in an explicitly fatal, tragic ending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Open House appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Open House is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The Open House is a tense home‑invasion thriller centered on Naomi and her teenage son Logan after they move into a secluded mountain chalet. The film earned its adult-oriented rating for repeated, brutal physical…
What age rating does The Open House have?
The Open House is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Open House about?
The Open House is a tense home‑invasion thriller centered on Naomi and her teenage son Logan after they move into a secluded mountain chalet. The film earned its adult-oriented rating for repeated, brutal physical attacks (stabbings, a throat‑slashing, broken fingers and strangulation), plus a disturbing final murder…
Is there sex or nudity in The Open House?
Brief, non‑sexual partial nudity appears in two shower scenes. IMDb Parents Guide reports one rear shot that briefly shows buttock and part of a breast, and another side view with partial breast visible; both are short, steamy shots and are not sexualized…
How violent is The Open House?
Strong, sustained home‑invasion violence drives the story: an intruder stalks the house, a character (Chris) is found with his throat slashed, Naomi is bound and has several fingers broken, and the film ends with Logan being strangled to death. There are…
Is the language in The Open House appropriate for kids?
Mild to moderate profanity throughout; IMDb notes about a dozen uses of the F‑word and occasional religious exclamations. The swearing is frequent enough to be noticeable but not constant. Expect multiple strong expletives spread across the runtime.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Open House?
Light depiction of smoking: Naomi is shown smoking cigarettes several times in short shots. There is no emphasis on alcohol or illicit drug use. Substance use is brief and not glamorized.
What mature themes appear in The Open House?
Strong adult themes of death, grief and isolation underpin the plot (the father dies early and the family is mourning). The film also focuses on home invasion, loss of safety, psychological terror, and hypothermia/abandonment; a neighbor's Alzheimer's is…
How long is The Open House?
The Open House runs 94 minutes, directed by Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote, released in 2018.
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