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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Cinema of Shadows (Harmony, Indiana, #2)

by Michael West

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2022

A group of university students and their professor investigate a haunted movie theater to document paranormal activity.

Concern Level

88/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

Contains descriptive sexual encounters and explicit references to physical intimacy between characters.

Violence / Gore85

Features graphic, gory deaths including dismemberment, decapitation, and extreme physical mutilation.

Profanity / Language80

Frequent use of strong vulgarity including f-words and other harsh coarse language.

Blasphemy60

Includes numerous instances of using God's name as an exclamation or curse.

Substance Use40

Characters consume alcohol and there are references to recreational drug use.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Explores dark psychological trauma and the lingering effects of past tragedies.

Scary / Disturbing90

Intense horror elements include malevolent spirits, terrifying apparitions, and a high-tension atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft85

The plot centers on spirit summoning, demonic entities, and mediumship rituals.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

The primary romantic and sexual focus is on heterosexual relationships.

Worldview & Spirituality75

The narrative promotes a dark, spiritualist worldview where malevolent spirits dominate the reality.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

Traditional faith is largely absent or ineffective against the supernatural threats presented.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show bravery in trying to save friends from the theater's supernatural traps.

Faith & Hope5

There is no significant portrayal of Christian faith or biblical truth.

Love & Friendship35

Includes themes of romantic attraction and protective instincts among the research team.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

The plot focuses more on vengeance and haunting than on grace or reconciliation.

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