Deadtime Stories (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A baby-sitter tells a different 'Deadtime Story' to the kids she is babysitting. The stories are scary and chilling.

TV-PG • 2012 • 1 season

Age

10+

Deadtime Stories is a horror anthology series aimed at pre-teens, featuring a babysitter who shares chilling tales with the children in her care. The show functions as a mild, gateway horror series, utilizing classic tropes like haunted houses, ghosts, and creepy clowns to build suspense. It avoids mature content like substance use, sexual themes, or strong profanity entirely. Parents should be aware that the intended atmospheric dread… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jennifer Stone

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Is Deadtime Stories appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Deadtime Stories

The program contains no sexual content, nudity, or romantic themes. All interactions are strictly platonic and appropriate for a middle-grade audience.

Violence and gore in Deadtime Stories

Violence is mild and stylized, limited to non-graphic monster encounters, spooky imagery like skeletons, and implied threats consistent with children's horror programs.

Language in Deadtime Stories

Language is absent, with only occasional mild name-calling like 'weird' or 'crazy'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Deadtime Stories

There is no depiction, consumption, or presence of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products within these stories. The series remains entirely free of substance-related content.

Mature themes in Deadtime Stories

The series focuses on supernatural dread and intense atmosphere, featuring classic horror tropes such as haunted houses, killer clowns, and cursed artifacts that may frighten younger children.

Scary moments in Deadtime Stories

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Deadtime Stories 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.

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Is Deadtime Stories appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Deadtime Stories is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Deadtime Stories is a horror anthology series aimed at pre-teens, featuring a babysitter who shares chilling tales with the children in her care. The show functions as a mild, gateway horror series, utilizing classic…

What age rating does Deadtime Stories have?

Deadtime Stories is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Deadtime Stories about?

How many seasons does Deadtime Stories have?

Deadtime Stories has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Deadtime Stories?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Deadtime Stories.

How violent is Deadtime Stories?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Deadtime Stories per our reviewers.

Is the language in Deadtime Stories appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Deadtime Stories.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Deadtime Stories?