The Dread
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A group of children in a remote Australian setting encounter a mysterious and terrifying entity that stalks them through the wilderness.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are scenes of intense violence and death.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The story is extremely frightening with a constant sense of dread.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on primal fear and survival.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children exhibit bravery in the face of terror.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The children's bond is tested by fear.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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