Question 1

What age is The Cellar appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Cellar (1989) best from about age 12. A young boy discovers an ancient Comanche monster spirit living in the basement of his family's new home. When his parents don't believe his warnings, he must bravely face the evil creature alone.

Question 2

What is The Cellar rated?

Accepted Answer

The Cellar (1989) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Cellar?

Accepted Answer

Monster violence and jump scares; Cultural stereotypes of Native Americans; Some unsettling supernatural elements. Violence is moderate, language is mild, scary moments are notable, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Cellar?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of fear; Protecting family; Belief in the unseen.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Cellar?

Accepted Answer

Believing others when they express fear; Handling new and unknown situations; The importance of respecting different cultures.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Cellar?

Accepted Answer

The Cellar (1989) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Cellar

The Cellar

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