Content & Trigger Warnings for Donnie Darko (2001)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Donnie Darko (2001) contains 4 content warnings : Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Jump scares, Gun violence.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 2/5 | Depicted | Themes of loss and impending death pervade the film, with the protagonist grappling with mortality. |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Referenced | Themes of existential dread and nihilism pervade the troubled teenagers storyline. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Jump scares | 2/5 | Depicted | The disturbing bunny figure appears unexpectedly in several scenes. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | A gun is brandished in a tense scene. |
Mental Health & Emotional
2/5Depicted
Themes of loss and impending death pervade the film, with the protagonist grappling with mortality.
2/5Referenced
Themes of existential dread and nihilism pervade the troubled teenagers storyline.
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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