Deseret News | Haunted DVDs: Here are spooky suggestions for Halloween viewing

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Haunted DVDs: Here are spooky suggestions for Halloween viewing

Only in Utah | 12:27 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

" Unfortunately, both films are rated R "... Only in Utah will you read this from a movie critic. So what if it is rated R? Is it a good movie or not?? Thank you for making my decision for me. And thank you LDS for making all of my life decisions for me. Someone please tell me what is for dinner I really hate having to think for myself.

R-rated | 5:41 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

The critic is simply stating what the film industry has said: R rated movies are for older audiences. That is why films are rated, to help people make decisions about the content and whether they would choose to see it or allow their children to see it.

So tell me | 6:44 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

If you live in some other state, and have young children, do you take them to R rated movies as a matter of course? Have you not noticed the high percentage of families with children here? Or that Halloween is supposed to be a child friendly holiday?

He said the movies were good, and he was not just reviewing them, but going over a lot of different choices.

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From California | 7:40 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

I'm originally from California, moved up here for work. I'm usually the first one on the "only in Utah" comments, however, even this "Only in Utah" comment was a little over the top. The author did state they were good movies. He says, "Zombieland" and "Paranormal Activity" are two of the better scary movies to come along in quite some time. Unfortunately, both films are rated R, and both of feature content (violence imagery and language) you wouldn't want to watch with the kids." Key phrase...WATCH WITH KIDS. Only in Utah do you find so much distaste for media organizations when they try to give you alternatives to Rated R movies to watch with your kids. The horror!!!!

Jeff | 7:56 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

When I read a review, I want to see if I would like a movie. It isn't really a review when the purpose of a screening is to determine its suitability for kids. That's why I don't bother with Deseret News reviews. They don't have any relevance to me. The only reason I read this is because of the headline.

Ghost and Mr. Chicken | 8:22 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Best Halloween movie ever!

Oh brother! | 8:51 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Pity the poor soul whose life is so RUINED by those meddling Mormons! Boo-hoo-hoo! (/sarcasm)

I'll second "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" for good family spook-fare. (Atta boy, Luther!)

Kitchy | 9:02 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Nobody is keeping you in Utah. You can leave anytime. There I've made another Mormon decision for you. Bye!

Jason | 9:11 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Yeah, "Only in Utah", as someone who has seen and enjoyed both "Paranormal Activity" and "Zombieland" I didn't see anything particularly offensive about Vice's comment. Those films are best left for adults (and even then I know plenty who still wouldn't want to see them, but that's another matter.)

Anyways, "The Haunting" and "The Innocents" are two of my favorite classic horror films - they're actually quite scary but don't have the blood, swearing, or nudity of many modern horror titles. Still, you'd want to pre-screen them before showing them to your children.

Kira | 9:44 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

I would also suggest the tv show "Supernatural" to the list of fun things to watch this season. Supernatural is currently running it's 5th season. The four previous seasons are on DVD. The show is about two brothers who are hunters, hunting vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and all other sorts of creepy crawlies. Currently they're fighting the apocolypse, and guys like the four horsemen who pop up because of it.

Thanks | 10:46 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

I love the reviews in the Deseret News! I could go to an R-rated movie if I wanted to but I don't. My decision.

I agree with the article and some of those who have responded. Some movies are too intense for young children. I remember going to see the second in the trilogy of the "Lord Of The Ring" movies. Next to me sat a Dad and his two young daughters, one about 10 and the other 7 or 8 years old. During the battle scenes, the father was watching the movie and not his girls. The younger girl was trying to watch but also hiding behind her father's arm and sitting as close as possible to him. She was afraid. What we as adults take as entertainment and fun , children take as "real" even in our jaded world.

Thanks for the review.

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