Is it actually a horror movie or a comedy?

It's a mix of both, often called a 'slasher satire.' It has the blood and tension of a horror movie, but the dialogue and the way the characters behave is meant to be funny in a dark, cynical way.

How much 'gore' should I expect?

It's fairly graphic. There are scenes involving a deep neck wound, a character falling through glass, and several blood-splattered rooms. It’s not 'Saw' level torture, but it is definitely a hard R.

Is there any sexual content?

There is some heavy making out and suggestive dancing, but no explicit nudity or graphic sex scenes. The 'mature' rating comes mostly from the drugs, violence, and language.

Will my teen get the jokes if they aren't on TikTok?

They might miss some of the specific 'lingo' jokes, but the general themes of paranoia and fake friendships are universal enough that they'll still follow the plot.

Bodies Bodies Bodies – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Bodies Bodies Bodies

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58%

WISE Score

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A neon-soaked Gen Z slasher that's more interested in roasting TikTok culture than just racking up a body count.

85%

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Screenwise Verdict

Bodies Bodies Bodies is what happens when you put a bunch of fragile egos in a mansion during a hurricane and take away their Wi-Fi. It’s less of a traditional horror movie and more of a dark comedy about how the people we call 'friends' are often just the people we're most competitive with.

For older teens, it’s a blast—it’s fast-paced, stylish, and actually has something to say about the performative nature of Gen Z life. Just don't go in expecting a wholesome 'whodunnit'; this is a messy, bloody, and cynical ride that enjoys watching its characters crumble.

Age Fit

This is strictly for the 16+ crowd. It’s an R-rated horror comedy that assumes the audience is familiar with social media culture and can handle a high volume of 'F-bombs' and blood.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The film intentionally centers on toxic, self-absorbed characters who backstab and gaslight each other. It’s a satire of bad behavior, not a model of good behavior.

Imaginative

A clever, neon-drenched subversion of the locked-room mystery. It uses modern social media tropes and Gen Z vernacular to build a unique kind of paranoid tension.

Safe

Contains significant gore, heavy drug use (cocaine, edibles), and constant explicit language. It's a slasher movie, so deaths are frequent and messy.

Enriching

Offers a sharp critique of performative activism, social media obsession, and fragile friendships. Great for sparking discussions with older teens about digital-age paranoia.

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Why It Might Be Great

Sharp Satire that perfectly skewers the way people use therapy-speak to win arguments.
Rachel Sennott’s Performance is a masterclass in comedic timing and frantic energy.
The Ending Twist is genuinely hilarious and provides a perfect punctuation mark to the film's themes.
Tense Atmosphere that uses a hurricane setting and low-light cinematography to keep you on edge.

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What to Watch For

Drug Use is Constant; characters are snorting lines, drinking heavily, and taking edibles throughout the night.
Graphic Slasher Violence includes a throat-slitting, a character falling down stairs, and several bloody discoveries.
Toxic Friendships are the core of the movie; if your teen is sensitive to 'mean girl' dynamics or social exclusion, this will be intense.

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think the characters turned on each other so quickly even before they had proof of a killer?"
"How does the movie use 'therapy-speak' (like gaslighting, toxic, triggering) to actually avoid taking responsibility?"
"What does the final reveal say about how we perceive danger in the age of viral content and misinformation?"
"Which character, if any, did you actually find sympathetic, and why?"

Deep Dive

The Slasher for the 'Extremely Online'

Bodies Bodies Bodies arrived in 2022 as a sort of cultural litmus test for how we view Gen Z. It’s a movie that understands its subjects perfectly—the way they weaponize empathy, the way they record everything for an invisible audience, and the way they crumble the second things get 'real.'

Setting the film in a dark mansion during a hurricane is a classic trope, but the way director Halina Reijn uses the glow of iPhone flashlights and neon glow-sticks gives it a modern, claustrophobic energy. The mystery itself is well-constructed, but the real 'horror' comes from the dialogue. You’ll hear characters argue about who has the most 'marginalized' struggle while standing over a literal corpse.

Why it works for parents and teens

If you have a teen who spends a lot of time on TikTok or Instagram, this is a great 'media literacy' watch. It’s an exaggeration, sure, but it highlights the absurdity of online discourse when applied to a life-or-death situation. It’s also just a very effective thriller. The tension is thick, the jump scares are earned, and the ending is one of the most satisfying 'I should have seen that coming' moments in recent horror history.

Just be prepared for the 'R' rating. It doesn't hold back on the drugs or the gore. If your kid isn't ready for Scream or Mean Girls on steroids, maybe skip this one for a few years.

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