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Sex & Nudity

  • While not shown, allusions to Sebastian's homosexuality are clearly understood. He is mentioned to have behaved immorally with young boys.
  • Catherine relates a memory of a date rape during which she lost her virginity.

Violence & Gore

  • While the act of cannibalism is not explicitly shown, it is narrated disturbingly and there is sound during the scene it takes place.
  • Some verbal references to cannibalism, nothing shown.

Profanity

  • Some of the attitudes to mental illness, as well as being homosexual, are outdated and may upset younger viewers.
  • One use of hell.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Cigarette smoking is shown.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Several psychologically intense scenes with mature themes. A character is thought to be mad.

Spoilers

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Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • A man is eaten to death by cannibals. All you see is his hand sinking down into the crowd while Elizabeth's character narrates.

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