Scared Stiff
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A group of friends explores a supposedly haunted house and encounters spooky events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild peril and jump scares are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance use or abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The haunted house setting and spooky events are designed to scare.
The story plays with the idea of ghosts and hauntings.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on friendship and overcoming fear.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters must find courage to face their fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are shown among the characters.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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