NOIR (2025)
Story overview
NOIR is a 2025 crime-horror-mystery film directed by Jorge Gonzalez and Alejandra Barquero, starring Emily Nieves and Morgan Villanueva. The story follows a detective investigating the grisly murder of a woman, with the only witness being Caroline Summers. The film explores themes of crime, investigation, and psychological tension in a dark, atmospheric setting.
Parent Guide
NOIR is a dark crime-horror-mystery film with mature themes including murder and psychological tension. It is not suitable for children under 15 due to its intense content. Parents should be aware of the graphic nature of the crime investigation and potential horror elements.
Content breakdown
The film centers on a grisly murder investigation. Expect depictions or descriptions of violent crime, possibly including blood, injury details, and tense interrogation scenes. The peril involves criminal investigation with life-threatening situations.
As a horror-mystery, the film likely contains frightening elements such as suspenseful scenes, psychological terror, disturbing imagery related to the murder, and atmospheric tension. The witness interrogation may create intense psychological discomfort.
May include strong language typical of crime and horror genres, such as profanity related to violence or tension. Expect some harsh dialogue during investigative scenes.
Based on the overview focusing on crime investigation, no sexual content or nudity is expected, though minor references may occur in crime context.
Possible minor depictions of alcohol or tobacco use in detective or crime settings, but not a central theme.
High emotional intensity due to murder investigation, witness trauma, psychological pressure, and horror elements. The film creates sustained tension and potentially distressing scenarios.
Parent tips
This film contains mature themes including murder and psychological horror elements. Due to its intense subject matter and potential for disturbing imagery, it is not suitable for young children. Parents should preview the content or read detailed reviews before allowing older children to watch. Consider discussing the difference between fictional crime stories and real-life violence afterward.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What do detectives do?
- Why is it important to tell the truth if you see something bad happen?
- How do you think Caroline felt being the only witness?
- What makes a mystery movie interesting to watch?
- How does this film portray the investigation process compared to real criminal justice?
- What psychological themes did you notice in the witness-detective dynamic?
- How does the horror element affect the mystery genre in this film?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.