Content & Trigger Warnings for Coraline (2009)
8 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Coraline (2009) contains 8 content warnings : Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, Body horror, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Jump scares, Needles / medical procedures, Spiders / insects, Child abuse / harm to children.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | The Other Mother manipulates and deceives Coraline to trap her |
| Kidnapping / abduction | 3/5 | Depicted | Parents are kidnapped/trapped by the Other Mother |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 3/5 | Depicted | The Other Mother's transformation into a spidery, skeletal form is disturbing |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters trapped behind a mirror in a small dark space |
| Jump scares | 3/5 | Depicted | Several sudden frightening moments, especially in the Other World |
| Needles / medical procedures | 3/5 | Depicted | Button eyes — characters have buttons sewn over their eyes, and Coraline is threatened with the same |
| Spiders / insects | 3/5 | Depicted | Insect-like creatures and a character with spider-like qualities appear prominently |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | The Other Mother targets and endangers children; ghost children were killed |
Other
The Other Mother manipulates and deceives Coraline to trap her
Phobias & Sensory
The Other Mother's transformation into a spidery, skeletal form is disturbing
Characters trapped behind a mirror in a small dark space
Button eyes — characters have buttons sewn over their eyes, and Coraline is threatened with the same
Insect-like creatures and a character with spider-like qualities appear prominently
Violence & Physical Harm
The Other Mother targets and endangers children; ghost children were killed
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