Content & Trigger Warnings for The Northman (2022)
8 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Northman (2022) contains 8 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Death of a parent, War / combat, Body horror, Animal cruelty / animal death, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Hate crimes (depicted) (severity 4/5), Death of a parent (severity 5/5), War / combat (severity 4/5), Body horror (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 5/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Slavery and dehumanization depicted extensively as the protagonist is enslaved and brutalized |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 5/5 | Depicted | The murder of the protagonist's father is central to the plot |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 4/5 | Depicted | Viking raids and battles with significant casualties |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 4/5 | Depicted | Mutilated bodies, ritual sacrifices, and visceral imagery |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | 3/5 | Depicted | Ritual animal sacrifice depicted on screen |
| Gore / graphic violence | 5/5 | Depicted | Extremely graphic Viking-era violence including decapitations, disembowelment, and brutal killings |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence is referenced and partially depicted |
| Torture | 3/5 | Depicted | Scenes of ritual violence and physical brutality |
Identity & Discrimination
Slavery and dehumanization depicted extensively as the protagonist is enslaved and brutalized
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
Extremely graphic Viking-era violence including decapitations, disembowelment, and brutal killings
