The cruelty
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A teenage girl named Anya is sent to live with her estranged father in a remote village after her mother's death. She uncovers dark secrets about the village.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and a brief mention of a kiss.
Depicts violence, including murder and physical altercations.
Some moderate profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of grief and despair are present, but not self-harm.
Features disturbing imagery, psychological tension, and scary situations.
Hints of dark folklore and unsettling rituals are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Explores themes of isolation and the darkness within human nature.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya demonstrates resilience and bravery in uncovering the truth.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Anya's relationship with her father develops slowly.
Themes of confronting difficult truths are present.
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