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Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.

TV-MA • 2022 • 1 season

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This horror anthology series earns its TV-MA rating with eight stand-alone stories that feature graphic violence, intense horror, and disturbing imagery. Parents should be aware that the content is consistently dark and often explicit, including scenes of brutal murder, graphic autopsies with full-body nudity, and visceral body horror. There is also some sexual content, including non-sexual female and male frontal nudity, as well as… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities appropriate for kids?

This horror anthology series earns its TV-MA rating with eight stand-alone stories that feature graphic violence, intense horror, and disturbing imagery. Parents should be aware that the content is consistently dark and often explicit, including scenes of brutal murder, graphic… Read more — free account

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Substances Intense 10/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Sexual content is infrequent but can be explicit. "Pickman's Model" features a woman exposing her breasts to an artist. "The Autopsy" shows nude corpses, including male frontal nudity and deformed female breasts. Implied sexual acts and moaning are heard through walls in "Dreams in the Witch House."

Violence and gore in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

The series contains severe and graphic violence and gore. This includes highly realistic autopsy scenes with detailed dissections, decapitation, self-mutilation (stabbing eyes, ears, slicing a throat), a man being devoured by a demon, and intense creature attacks. Blood and body parts are frequently depicted.

Language in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Strong language is used frequently across multiple episodes, including f-bombs and sh*t, often in moments of stress, anger, or fear. The profanity contributes to the mature tone of the series.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Alcohol consumption is present in several episodes, including characters smoking cigarettes and drinking socially. The episode "Dreams in the Witch House" features a character using a hallucinogenic drug as a plot device to enter another dimension.

Mature themes in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Pervasive themes of death, grief, psychological torment, madness, and the supernatural drive the horror. Characters frequently deal with loss, obsession, existential dread, and confronting grotesque realities. Body horror and disturbing transformations are central to several episodes.

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Is Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. This horror anthology series earns its TV-MA rating with eight stand-alone stories that feature graphic violence, intense horror, and disturbing imagery. Parents should be aware that the content is consistently dark and…

What age rating does Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities have?

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities about?

This horror anthology series earns its TV-MA rating with eight stand-alone stories that feature graphic violence, intense horror, and disturbing imagery. Parents should be aware that the content is consistently dark and often explicit, including scenes of brutal murder, graphic autopsies with full-body nudity, and…

How many seasons does Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities have?

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.

How violent is Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities per our reviewers.

Is the language in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.

What mature themes appear in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.

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