Dickens & Rumi
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Abandoned

2022

After a young couple moves into a remote farmhouse with their infant son, the woman's struggles with postpartum psychosis begin to intensify... as the house reveals secrets of its own.

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? Horror tension, an infant in a threatening setting, and the serious treatment of postpartum psychosis may be emotionally intense despite the PG-13 rating. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Death and past trauma contribute to the mystery, though deaths do not appear to dominate the story or its emotional focus.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some disturbing imagery may occur, but the film generally emphasizes psychological tension rather than graphic wounds or blood.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some strong or harsh language is likely in this PG-13 thriller, without evidence of frequent extreme profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

The central married couple's relationship is important, but the story focuses more on family strain and horror than romantic moments.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric horror, suspense, and frightening psychological manifestations.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adult alcohol use may appear, but substance use is not a major plot element or portrayed as the film's focus.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Psychological horror includes some physical conflict and threatening situations, but violence is not the film's main focus.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must find courage to confront both internal and external threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The film uses postpartum mental-health horror, an isolated farmhouse, and mystery elements to create an unsettling premise.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information gives little evidence of broad, prominent representation across backgrounds, identities, or abilities.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The couple's efforts to care for their infant and support one another provide some empathy, despite severe stress and conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores the importance of mental health support and communication.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters struggle with their roles under extreme psychological pressure.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Abandoned would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Abandoned, and what caused that change?
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