Tower of Terror (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A disgraced reporter investigates an abandoned luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared sixty years earlier.
Rated NR • 1999 • 1h 29m
Based on the Disney theme park ride, 'Tower of Terror' is a made-for-TV movie with a spooky but generally family-friendly tone. Its unrated status is equivalent to a TV-PG rating, with its primary content concerns being frightening imagery and scenes of peril. Viewers will see ghosts, a sinister witch, and characters in danger, most notably during sequences involving falling elevators. There is no sexual content or profanity, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Tower of Terror appropriate for kids?
Based on the Disney theme park ride, 'Tower of Terror' is a made-for-TV movie with a spooky but generally family-friendly tone. Its unrated status is equivalent to a TV-PG rating, with its primary content concerns being frightening imagery and scenes of peril. Viewers will see… Read more — free account
Content severity in Tower of Terror
What happens in Tower of Terror, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Tower of Terror
Essentially absent. One character flirts mildly, but there is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Tower of Terror
Violence is mild and consists of supernatural peril and spooky imagery rather than gore. Several scenes depict an elevator falling after being struck by lightning. A character is threatened with being trapped in a burning elevator. In a startling but non-gory scene, a character who appears to be a dead body is revealed to be headless and brandishing a cleaver. Another brief moment involves an object almost stabbing a man.
Language in Tower of Terror
Completely absent. No profanity is used in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tower of Terror
Substance use is very light and played for comedic effect. In one scene, a ghost is shown drinking from a glass, and the liquid passes right through his spectral body. Wine is visible in the background of a scene but is not consumed.
Mature themes in Tower of Terror
The film's themes revolve around ghosts, curses, and confronting fear. The central premise involves characters who died tragically and are now trapped as ghosts. There are several spooky and tense scenes, including ghostly apparitions and the revelation that a seemingly kind character is an evil witch. Moments of intense peril and the concept of being trapped between life and death may be unsettling for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Tower of Terror
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Tower of Terror yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tower of Terror appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tower of Terror is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Based on the Disney theme park ride, 'Tower of Terror' is a made-for-TV movie with a spooky but generally family-friendly tone. Its unrated status is equivalent to a TV-PG rating, with its primary content concerns being…
What age rating does Tower of Terror have?
Tower of Terror is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Tower of Terror about?
Based on the Disney theme park ride, 'Tower of Terror' is a made-for-TV movie with a spooky but generally family-friendly tone. Its unrated status is equivalent to a TV-PG rating, with its primary content concerns being frightening imagery and scenes of peril. Viewers will see ghosts, a sinister witch, and characters…
Is there sex or nudity in Tower of Terror?
Essentially absent. One character flirts mildly, but there is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is Tower of Terror?
Violence is mild and consists of supernatural peril and spooky imagery rather than gore. Several scenes depict an elevator falling after being struck by lightning. A character is threatened with being trapped in a burning elevator. In a startling but non-gory…
Is the language in Tower of Terror appropriate for kids?
Completely absent. No profanity is used in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tower of Terror?
Substance use is very light and played for comedic effect. In one scene, a ghost is shown drinking from a glass, and the liquid passes right through his spectral body. Wine is visible in the background of a scene but is not consumed.
What mature themes appear in Tower of Terror?
The film's themes revolve around ghosts, curses, and confronting fear. The central premise involves characters who died tragically and are now trapped as ghosts. There are several spooky and tense scenes, including ghostly apparitions and the revelation that…
How long is Tower of Terror?
Tower of Terror runs 89 minutes, directed by D.J. MacHale, released in 1999.
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