Red Riding Hood
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
This is a dark, modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, focusing on a teenage girl and her dangerous grandmother.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of attraction and some suggestive dialogue.
Graphic violence and gore are present, especially involving the grandmother.
Some moderate profanity is used by characters.
There are some mild blasphemous exclamations.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
There are discussions of past trauma and dark thoughts.
The story is filled with frightening imagery and suspenseful moments.
The grandmother's powers and rituals have occult undertones.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores themes of inherited darkness and moral ambiguity.
The grandmother is a menacing antagonist.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in confronting her fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some familial bonds are explored, though twisted.
Themes of survival and confronting evil are present.
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