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Fantasy Island

2020

A group of contest winners arrive at an island hotel to live out their dreams, only to find themselves trapped in nightmare scenarios.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The film’s supernatural horror, threatening situations, violence, disturbing imagery, deaths, and emotionally intense themes are generally better suited to teens 14 and older. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant product placement or commercial focus.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple characters die in the course of the film due to the island's dangerous illusions.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some bloody injuries and disturbing bodily imagery appear, though the film is not primarily graphic gore.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some moderate profanity and rough language consistent with the PG-13 rating.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal romantic elements; the focus is primarily on survival and horror.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Fear is central: supernatural threats, nightmare wish fulfillment, pursuit, confinement, and sustained suspense.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild suggestive dialogue or innuendo.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional depiction of social drinking.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes intense scenes of peril, physical conflict, and stylized horror-themed violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront frightening supernatural situations and risk themselves to protect or rescue others.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The premise imaginatively explores wishes becoming personalized fantasy and horror scenarios, encouraging discussion of desire and consequence.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble cast in terms of background and age.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Some instances of characters helping one another survive the threats.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes consequences of unchecked desires, confronting painful truths, accountability, and valuing genuine relationships.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed and struggle with personal issues; they generally show resilience under 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 Fantasy Island would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Fantasy Island, and what caused that change?
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