However, this idea has become so pervasive that many film fans are quick to dismiss a horror movie that’s not rated R. If one is rated PG-13, they think it’s probably meant for kids. Yes, it’s true ...

In pop culture, horror movies are widely considered to be an adult genre, often being rated R due to their violence, gore, and overall mature content. However, there are many movies within the scary ...

In 1984, the MPAA introduced a new rating that was supposed to warn parents about violence. Our film critic explains how that backfired. The PG-13 turns 40 this year. But it’s no cause for celebration ...

PG-rated movies like “Lilo & Stitch” and “A Minecraft Movie” and have been standouts for theaters, while PG-13 staples have been struggling. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is about food, or family, ...

Horror fans hoping the PG-13-rated “Five Nights at Freddy’s” might go the “M3GAN” route and release an R-rated cut on streaming at a later date are not in luck. Director Emma Tammi has stated in ...

One of this year’s biggest releases, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is based on an incredibly popular horror game series. The franchise tends to skew toward a younger audience, so the film will be rated ...