The Wendigo
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A group of friends ventures into a remote wilderness area and encounters a terrifying, ancient creature known as the Wendigo.
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.
The Wendigo attacks and causes graphic harm to characters.
Characters may use some strong language when scared.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The Wendigo is a terrifying and violent supernatural entity.
The Wendigo is based on Native American folklore.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on horror and survival elements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display courage in trying to survive the creature.
Faith is not a significant theme in this horror story.
Friendship and loyalty are tested under duress.
Themes of survival and fear dominate, not grace.
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