Broken Bird (2024) – Is it OK for kids? Age 16+

Movie details

Genres: Horror, Thriller
Director: Joanne Mitchell
Main cast: Rebecca Calder, Sacharissa Claxton, Jay Taylor, James Fleet, Jelena Moore
Country / region: United Kingdom
Original language: en
Premiere: 2024-08-30

Story overview

Broken Bird is a 2024 British horror-thriller directed by Joanne Mitchell. The film follows a lonely mortician working at a funeral parlour who develops a dark and obsessive fixation on a local man. This psychological thriller explores themes of isolation, obsession, and the macabre, set against the backdrop of death and mourning.

Parent Guide

A psychological horror-thriller about obsession and loneliness set in a funeral home. Contains intense themes and disturbing content unsuitable for children.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril

Moderate

Psychological tension and threat rather than physical violence. Contains scenes of implied stalking, manipulation, and peril. Some scenes with dead bodies in a funeral home setting.

Scary / disturbing

Strong

Intense psychological horror with themes of obsession, stalking, and death. Funeral home setting with dead bodies. Creepy, unsettling atmosphere throughout. Disturbing portrayal of unhealthy fixation.

Language

Mild

Occasional mild profanity. No frequent strong language.

Sexual content & nudity

Mild

Possible romantic/obsessive themes but no explicit sexual content or nudity mentioned in overview.

Substance use

None

No substance use mentioned in overview.

Emotional intensity

Strong

High emotional intensity due to themes of obsession, loneliness, and psychological manipulation. Tense, unsettling atmosphere throughout.

Parent tips

This film contains intense psychological horror themes, including obsession, stalking, and scenes set in a funeral home with dead bodies. The atmosphere is consistently tense and unsettling. Not recommended for younger viewers or those sensitive to horror content. Best suited for mature teenagers and adults who enjoy psychological thrillers.

Parent chat guide

If your teen watches this film, discuss: 1) The difference between healthy interest and dangerous obsession, 2) How loneliness can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, 3) The reality of death and funeral practices versus horror movie portrayals, 4) The ethics of stalking and invasion of privacy, 5) How to recognize when someone's behavior becomes unhealthy or dangerous.

Parent follow-up questions

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What did you think about the mortician's obsession? Was it understandable or completely wrong?
How did the funeral home setting affect the mood of the film?
What message do you think the film was trying to convey about loneliness?
Were there any scenes that particularly disturbed you? Why?
How does this film compare to other horror movies you've seen?

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