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The Room

2020

Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.

Ages 16+Source checked

Why this age? Strong supernatural horror, disturbing imagery, child endangerment, grief, violence, and mature themes make this best suited to older teens and adults. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age16+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death and potentially fatal consequences are part of the plot and treated seriously, though the film is not primarily about repeated bereavement.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some disturbing injury and bodily imagery may occur, but blood and gore are limited rather than graphically emphasized.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language consistent with mature drama.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The married couple’s relationship is important, but romance is secondary to the horror and family conflict.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained supernatural dread, unsettling discoveries, frightening manifestations, and escalating danger make this significantly scary for many viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Subtle mature themes, but no explicit sexual activity or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Social use of substances might be implied or briefly depicted.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Repeated threats, assaults, and dangerous confrontations occur, including peril involving a child. Violence is serious but not continuously graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront frightening supernatural circumstances and difficult truths, though bravery is mixed with desperation.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The premise strongly stimulates imagination about wish fulfillment, alternate realities, and the consequences of invention.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a range of human experiences, though not a core focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may prompt discussion of psychology, grief, and ethics, but it is entertainment rather than instructional.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Small gestures of empathy are present but complex.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It strongly examines grief, unchecked desire, responsibility, parenting, and the consequences of trying to escape loss.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show love and determination but also make harmful, ethically troubling choices under pressure.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Room would you have made differently, and why?
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