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Under Wraps

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38%

WISE Score

Three kids befriend a mummy in this Disney+ Halloween movie that's technically safe but universally panned as boring and forgettable.

Under Wraps

movie

12, 2021

38%

WISE Score

Three kids befriend a mummy in this Disney+ Halloween movie that's technically safe but universally panned as boring and forgettable.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, I'll be straight with you: this is one of those Disney+ movies that exists to fill the content library during Halloween season, and that's about it.

With a 42% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, 4.9 on IMDb, and a brutal 2.4 on Letterboxd, this isn't a hidden gem—it's a movie that even kids found boring. It's a remake of a 1997 TV movie that nobody asked for, and the execution apparently didn't improve with the update.

Is it safe? Sure. Will your 7-year-old be traumatized? No. Will they remember it fondly or even remember it at all? Also no. There are so many better Halloween options for families—Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, even Hotel Transylvania—that spending 90 minutes on this feels like a waste when your kids could be watching something they'd actually enjoy.

If your kid stumbles onto it while browsing Disney+ in October and insists on watching, it won't hurt them. But don't go out of your way to recommend it. Life's too short for 4.9-rated movies.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6-9 who want a Halloween movie but aren't ready for anything genuinely scary. Common Sense Media's age 7 recommendation seems right. Older kids will find it boring, and the poor ratings suggest even the target age might not stay engaged.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A Halloween-themed adventure about friendship and helping someone in need has positive messaging about cooperation and loyalty. However, the execution appears to lack emotional depth based on poor audience reception (42% RT audience, 4.9 IMDb, 2.4 Letterboxd). The premise of kids befriending a mummy and racing against criminals has wholesome intent, but the low ratings suggest the tone and pacing may not land well.

Imaginative

A kid-befriends-mummy premise has some inherent creativity, and the Halloween setting offers atmospheric potential. However, this is a 2021 Disney+ remake of a 1997 TV movie, suggesting it's derivative rather than original. The universally poor ratings (2.4/5 on Letterboxd is notably harsh) indicate the film fails to bring fresh ideas or engaging world-building to the concept. It's imaginative in premise but apparently not in execution.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7, suggesting age-appropriate content. As a Disney+ family Halloween movie, it likely avoids graphic violence, though some mummy-related scares and criminal antagonists are expected. The Halloween theme and 'greedy criminals' plot may include mild peril and spooky imagery, but nothing that would shock or traumatize within the genre expectations. Standard Disney+ content safety applies.

Enriching

The friendship and problem-solving themes offer minimal enrichment value, but the extremely poor critical reception suggests the film doesn't deliver meaningful takeaways or engaging entertainment. A 42% RT audience score and 4.9 IMDb rating indicate viewers found it neither enriching nor particularly entertaining. It's a forgettable Halloween kids' movie that likely won't spark curiosity, teach skills, or provide memorable discussion points.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Safe Halloween-themed content for younger elementary kids who want something spooky-lite
Friendship and teamwork themes show kids working together to solve problems
Available on Disney+ if you're desperate for seasonal family content and have exhausted better options
Short enough that you won't lose too much of your life if your kid insists on watching it

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What to Watch For

Mild Halloween scares and mummy imagery that might spook very sensitive younger viewers
Criminal antagonists create some chase/peril scenes typical of kids' adventure movies
Extremely low ratings (4.9 IMDb, 2.4 Letterboxd) suggest most families found it boring and poorly executed
Your kids will probably lose interest halfway through and ask to watch Hocus Pocus instead

Conversation Starters

"If you found a mummy, what would you do to help them?"
"Why do you think the criminals wanted Harold? What makes something belong in a museum vs. being returned home?"
"What's the scariest part of Halloween for you—the spooky stuff or something else?"
"If you could be friends with any monster or creature, who would it be and why?"

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