Army of Darkness

very bloody, but filled with slapstick (or rather gorestick) humor and it's none too serious.

If she digs that and wants more, then An American Werewolf in London...yeah it's funny, but it's also scary as hell in places.

i was 5 when i watched polterguist for the first time over at grandma's house, and i have loved horror ever since.
it is my own personal view, that as long as it does not have a lot of sex in it, let them watch. but watch it with them, as it seems you do. that way, if she has any questions, you are there to answer them.

I've never understood this mentality.

In what possible way is sex worse than murder and mayhem? Sex is great. Sex can be wonderful. It can also be comical, awkward, dispassionate, injurious, etc.

It's such a part of life that I could never keep it from my kids. If they have a question about it (and I mean ANY question) I answer it. My eldest used to love Six Feet Under, primarily for the often comedic deaths in the intros...but he had quite a few questions about gay sex and oral sex in particular. So I answered all questions and it opened up a great line of communication.

As a result, my sons are not upset or embarrassed speaking directly about sex (or drugs - they get the same truth on that one as well) with me.

They have also been taught that sex is something that makes many people uncomfortable, so they are never to push their views on others and they are always to approach the subject with honesty and respect.

They'll make some young girls (or boys) very happy someday.

I started watching horror when i was maybe 7-8 years old. I saw among others Braindead and The Fly and they scared the shit out of me then, but looking back now i wish movies still could scare me like that. I miss those times in the basement, holding a pillow to cover my eyes. I don't think i'm damaged in any way because i saw them (maybe somebody else should rate my sanity, crazy ppl seldom know theyr crazy right :D )

I say let them watch. I think Britney Spears can do more damage to their heads that a little horror :D

I watched my first horror movie (Nightmare on Elm Street) at 5.

My daughters were 6 when they watched their first horror movie (Land of the Dead). They have since watched Gremlins, Army of Darkness, and Evil Dead 2.

I think it all depends on the child and the movie. I dont think Dead Alive is proper for a child but Army of Darknes is. Just need to know your child and their understanding of reality compared to movies.

When I babysit my cousins who are both 8, they go through dvd's and ask me if they can watch them, when ever they pick a totally unsuitable movie I tell them that they can watch it as long as they don't ask me any questions about anything they see. :cool:

A lot of times I'll try to find a super scary movie, they'll never get another chance to be horrified because of movies. I don't have to deal with their nightmares so whatever. ;)

I've always wondered why people thought that too.

I agree.
Makes sense that my mom always answered our questions, even when we were considered 'too young', but she's awfully christian, so she wouldn't let us see too many movies with sex in it.
We're perfectly comfortable talking to her about it, but we know not to tell her we're sexually active for fear of breaking her heart and making her feel that we were raised wrong.
Kids are going to do what they feel is right wrong, and only tell you what they feel you will be comfortable knowing.









I watched Army of Darkness scince I was 3.
Perfect movie for kids.
Dark Comedys always are.
It tends to open their minds to horror through comedy.
Helps alot if you have a kid who has nightmares.
If you start with dark comedys and work your way up, they'll eventually watch horror for fun, and the fear won't kill them.

I suggest that you let your child watch the milder movies until you're sure they can handle the worse ones.
If you put on too scary of a movie at too young of a maturity level, then you may turn them off to horror all together.
Experiment with what is too much for them.

You can't really ask if your kid is too young.
Age doesn't matter, maturity does.
We cannot tell you if your kid is not mature enough.
You'll have to decide that on your own.

Most of us have watched horror early on for the simple fact that intruiged us.
If you kid is intruiged, you have a truly awesome child.
:p

Kids are empty vessels - fill 'em with whatever you want, it's like a life-long science experiment.:D

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