Mater and the Ghostlight

2006 • 7 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Horror

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Synopsis

Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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Mater enjoys playing pranks on his friends in Radiator Springs. When the Sheriff tells a spooky tale about the legendary Ghostlight, Mater finds himself alone and vulnerable to a good old-fashioned scare.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Mild peril involving a "ghost"
Brief moments of suspense

What it models well

Friendship
Humor
Overcoming fears

Talk about it after

What makes a story scary?
The difference between pranks and real danger
Why is it fun to be scared sometimes?

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