Twixt (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A washed-up horror novelist arrives in a sleepy town on a book tour, only to stumble into a string of eerie murders. Haunted by dreams of a ghostly girl named V and guided by the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe, he’s drawn into a nightmarish world where fiction and reality blur—and the story he’s chasing leads back to his own buried guilt.
Rated R • 2011 • 1h 28m
Twixt is an atmospheric R-rated horror-mystery about washed-up writer Hall Baltimore who becomes entangled in a string of murders after visiting a small town; the film mixes dream sequences with waking investigation. The R rating is driven by several bloody, unsettling violent scenes (including child murder and an impalement), strong themes of child abuse and suicide, and moments of graphic threat in Hall's nightmares. There is no… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Twixt appropriate for kids?
Twixt is an atmospheric R-rated horror-mystery about washed-up writer Hall Baltimore who becomes entangled in a string of murders after visiting a small town; the film mixes dream sequences with waking investigation. The R rating is driven by several bloody, unsettling violent… Read more — free account
Content severity in Twixt
What happens in Twixt, moment by moment
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Twixt
None. There is no on-screen sexual activity or nudity; the film does contain an implication of sexual abuse of a child (handled in flashback/implication), which is addressed under Themes.
Violence and gore in Twixt
Strong and sometimes bloody violence appears in several key scenes: murders (including the off-screen killing of children), an impaled body in the morgue, and physical assaults that lead to death or suicide. Imagery ranges from non-graphic corpses to more explicit violent revelations (a throat-slitting is depicted in a visionary flashback and an impalement plays a prominent role). Expect sudden jolts and a handful of scenes where characters die or are shown in disturbing postures.
Language in Twixt
Mild. Characters use occasional profanity — a few 'damn/hell' and some stronger expletives spoken rarely and without sustained ranting.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Twixt
Moderate. Alcohol use and a history of heavy drinking are important to the plot (Hall's past drunkenness is linked to his daughter's death), and sleeping pills are accepted to induce the dream sequences; no extended drug sequences.
Mature themes in Twixt
Strong. The film grapples with child abuse and the discovery of murdered children, suicide, grief over a lost daughter, and guilt-driven mental collapse; these are presented in dreamlike but intense ways. Thematically mature material is central to the story and can be emotionally upsetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twixt appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Twixt is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Twixt is an atmospheric R-rated horror-mystery about washed-up writer Hall Baltimore who becomes entangled in a string of murders after visiting a small town; the film mixes dream sequences with waking investigation…
What age rating does Twixt have?
Twixt is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Twixt about?
Twixt is an atmospheric R-rated horror-mystery about washed-up writer Hall Baltimore who becomes entangled in a string of murders after visiting a small town; the film mixes dream sequences with waking investigation. The R rating is driven by several bloody, unsettling violent scenes (including child murder and an…
Is there sex or nudity in Twixt?
None. There is no on-screen sexual activity or nudity; the film does contain an implication of sexual abuse of a child (handled in flashback/implication), which is addressed under Themes.
How violent is Twixt?
Strong and sometimes bloody violence appears in several key scenes: murders (including the off-screen killing of children), an impaled body in the morgue, and physical assaults that lead to death or suicide. Imagery ranges from non-graphic corpses to more…
Is the language in Twixt appropriate for kids?
Mild. Characters use occasional profanity — a few 'damn/hell' and some stronger expletives spoken rarely and without sustained ranting.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Twixt?
Moderate. Alcohol use and a history of heavy drinking are important to the plot (Hall's past drunkenness is linked to his daughter's death), and sleeping pills are accepted to induce the dream sequences; no extended drug sequences.
What mature themes appear in Twixt?
Strong. The film grapples with child abuse and the discovery of murdered children, suicide, grief over a lost daughter, and guilt-driven mental collapse; these are presented in dreamlike but intense ways. Thematically mature material is central to the story…
How long is Twixt?
Twixt runs 88 minutes, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, released in 2011.
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