Would You Let Your Child See the Movie Hotel Transylvania?

Yep ... my kids want to see it now and they are 14,17 and 19. But they would have wanted to see it at that age too :)

I have not seen it, but it doesn't look like anything bad. Gremlins was on the other night and THAT movie was definetly too scary for my 4 year old. I am planning to take my son to see Hotel Transylvania and would really have no worries at all if he was almost 6, for real.

Yes. I tried to take my 8yo to see it on Sunday, but it was sold out. I would have taken him if he were a year younger, too. I do agree that it depends on the child. We're going to try to see it this weekend. It looks great to me!

Yes definitely. My youngest is 6 and we are planning on taking him to see it.

I'm confused - I thought this was a kids movie? Yes I'd let my daughter see it, she is 10.

Mine? No worries.

Different things scare different kids (my 3yo was terrified of Disney movies, but loved Pixar), and different parents draw the comedic or artistic line in different places (shrek, for example, is banned in my house... But Labrynth and the Bog of Eternal Stench, and Bowie in Breeches was not). Pure subjection.

I'm going to be hated, but I think it's stupid just to rule something out because of the rating. Maybe we are too lax with what our kids see and hear (movies and music), but I'd rather them experience things with me than on their own. I would take a 2 year old to see it if they wanted to go.

My kids and I can't wait to see it - hopefully this weekend! They are 5, 7, and 9.

My 5 year old did NOT want to see Brave, so he didn't have to go. But that was the first movie any of my kids has ever not wanted to see in a theater.

My just turned 13 year old says he recommends it for ages "8-13." I did not see it with him. He went with a friend.

Here is the Commonsense Medias review and age suggestions.. Looks like it is spot on for your daughter and her friends.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hotel-trans...

It doesn't particularly interest me, but I wouldn't stop my kids from seeing it based on the little I know -- they are 8 and 10.

I took my girls this weekend and they loved it. They are 4 1/2 and 6!

yes , I am taking my 7 yr old to see this movie.
Here's a great review of the movie.
I always go to commonsensemedia.org for movie and book reviews , it will give you exactly what's in it.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hotel-trans...

I just LOVE it when someone censors something before they have even seen (or read) it :(
And no, nobody I know would have a problem letting their 6/7 year old see this.

I did let my 5 1/2 year old go see it and she liked it just fine. I'll admit I was a bit hesitant at first when I realized it was rated PG (for some rude humor and some scary images). However, my daughter loves scary stuff so I wasn't too worried about that. And as for the "rude humor" -- well, she has two much older sisters and is already exposed to some of that stuff in a secondhand way, but we make sure to always put it in context for her (if we're watching something and a situation or language occurs that I don't like, then I use it as a "teaching moment" by telling her that those are examples of things we should never do or say). But generally speaking, I wouldn't choose it for a party for 5-6 year olds because I know not all kids like scary stuff and also because I'm sure many parents wouldn't want their child to see a PG movie. For example, my 13 year old daughter has a friend who was not allowed to see PG-13 moves until she turned 13 this past summer, whereas I allowed my daughter to see them before she turned 13.

My 5 year old went to see it with Daddy on Saturday and LOVED it. Of course, she is a big movie goer and wanted to see it badly. My husband said it was a great Daddy/daughter movie whereas Brave was a Momma/daughter movie.

I wouldn't have a problem with it, but I can understand how some parents might. With that said, if the girl that isn't allowed to see it is one of your daughters closest friends, maybe she can have a special play date on a weekend where they can play and for snack you can do some sort of special sweet treat. That way she doesn't feel left out!

it depends on the child. my child, no. especially with someone else. not because of the humor, but because of the animation. he's seen the commercials and i can tell he's not interested. but this is the kid that never would watch lion king because of the stampede scene, and would watch nemo, but only if i skipped past the scene where the mom dies ;) he is not a fan of the "scary" stuff. (he just turned 6)

i don't think you're off base in considering it, but personally, i wouldn't plan something like this knowing that it's in that gray area and some kids would not be able to come. BUT at the same time, it's your daughter's birthday. if she is really gung-ho about it, i think there's something to be said for letting her choose, and experience what happens when you make a choice that excludes some people. it may not be a big deal if the girls aren't close, but then again, it might be.

it depends on the kid and parents. i think your safe in picking it that most kids will be allowed. J. dont get upset if a few back out. My niece wont even go to the movies for loudness but will watch them at home. my daughter wants to see this and loved coraline but i know some of her friends who are older would have nightmares.
each kid is diferent.

I haven't seen it, but if my 5 year old wanted to, I'd consider it. She loves scary things, so I'm not worried she'd be afraid of it.

I found a website that I know use frequently when I question a movie for my 5y. It is called commonsensemedia.org. For Hotel Transylvania, it says that it is good for age 7+, cautious for 6y and NOT for 5y and under.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hotel-trans...

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I didn't see Laurie's response before I answered. =)

Of course! Well, depending on how easily scared they get. There's not true blood and gore violence in that movie, only the halloweeny stuff like zombies, bats, vampires, etc. However, and I'm not trying to spoit it for you, there is a part where these "humans" (they're actually disguised zombies) are on fire. It's a bit scary for younger kids, but it's a hilarious movie and they'll love it. Even I enjoyed it.

I can't imagine not letting the kids see it. They love kids movies. I don't find too many shows or movies to be too out there for the kids.

I think some moms over think stuff. So yes, if we had the money to go see it we would surely go to the theater and see it.

My daughter just turned 5 and I'd probably let her see it although I think it would be more "bigger kid" than "littler kid" if that makes any sense, I'd be a little nervous about her seeing it without me with some of the possible innuendoes, etc. Although, my daughter has already said she doesn't want to see it because it looks scary. ;)

For future reference, as a general rule of thumb, I wouldn't invite young gradeschoolers to watch a movie in a theater rated above G. (Even some G movies can be rather rude nowadays.) There are going to be some parents who aren't comfortable with it. I myself, don't take young kids to PG movies because you never know what might pop up. I wait until it comes on DVD and then if there are any questionable parts, we can speed through or talk about what's going to happen. ("The vampire is going to make a scary face, so if you want to cover your eyes you can.") According to commonsense media there are a few scenes that could be scary and it wouldn't be quite the happy occasion if you have 2 or 3 of the more sensitive kids bursting into tears in the theater. I personally would wait until they were just a bit older (probably 9 or 10). That being said, hopefully the parents who know their kids might have issues will speak up and decline the invitation (like the one mother did). You also might offer that anyone who thinks it may be an issue for their child is welcome to tag along (at their own expense) and sit with their child.

I am taking my boys to see it tomorrow (5 and 9 tomorrow - oh my gosh, I can't believe it!). I really appreciate the comments from the moms who have seen it. After I took my kiddos to see Paranorman and it was pretty intense so I was a bit on the fence about this one, but not any longer.

good post, and yes, as a rule of thumb since a mixed group, G is really your only "safe" bet:)

Mine? No. My oldest is 8 and sometimes Arthur gives him nightmares. When the other 2 are 6 and 7, we'll see.

If I thought my kid wouldn't be bothered by it, I wouldn't mind. But she's kind of a wuss when it comes to that stuff. Coraline creeped her out, so I'm sure she wouldn't enjoy this one.
I was watching horror movies at her age, but I wouldn't say I am completely normal either.:)

It IS a PG movie. My 9 year old will be seeing it.
But at 5? He wasn't watching PG movies.

My seven year old went with her 8 year old friend and mom and loved it! I would even let my 4.5 year old watch it if she wanted, but at home. Seems any movie that has scary parts is scarier to her when it's THIS BIG :)