The Oblong Box (1969) Poster

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Certification

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MPAA Rated R for some violence and sexual content
Certification

Sex & Nudity

  • Several people are seen in a bar/brothel kissing and beginning to undress.
  • One woman's dress is torn by a hooded figure, revealing her naked breast. She is then seen topless, but from a distance and in low light.
  • A lot of cleavages and two scenes with naked breasts.

Violence & Gore

  • A hooded figure is seen killing several people, slashing their throats and stabbing them. Some blood is seen, but is mild by today's standards.
  • One man shoots another man several times. He falls, but bites the shooter.
  • A man is crucified during a voodoo ceremony.

Profanity

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Bar scenes where many are drinking and smoking.
  • A wedding celebration is held at a mansion with music, dancing and drinking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • A hooded figure slashes throats and stabs his victims. There are many screams, but this is fairly mild by today's standards. Some of them might be frightening to children under 8.

Spoilers

The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The final scene where the hood is removed and the burned face of the killer is revealed is not that shocking due to low light and medium shot.

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