Parents' Guide to

Goosebumps

Goosebumps 2023 TV Poster Image: A creepy puppet face is surrounded by the faces of several adults and teenagers looking scard.

Common Sense Media Review

Ashley Moulton By Ashley Moulton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

Fun, nostalgic scares may be too spooky for some kids.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 12+?

Any Positive Content?

Parent and Kid Reviews

age 14+

Based on 20 parent reviews

age 17+

Awful

Not appropriate for a family movie. Shocking and disappointing
age 18+

Good but too much s*x references.

The storyline was a bit slow to start but it had us (kids 12 and 16) on the edge of our seat. The actors were great! Overall it was good. There is way too much reference about s*x and the parent are having an affair. I think the story could have done with out that. I don't feel like it is for little kids.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (20 ):
Kids say (16 ):

Parents who grew up with the '90s Goosebumps will love watching (and getting scared) with their teens. Kids will likely be more divided -- some will love the spooky scares and others will hide under the covers. For those kids ready for a thrill, Goosebumps is an eerily good time. The scares are good: just spooky enough to be fun but not approach grown-up levels of horror. The characters are relatable, and there are a lot of great acting performances by the ensemble cast. The plot development and writing is sophisticated enough that grown-ups will also enjoy. Watch together -- just maybe not right before bed.

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