Parents Guide for
Gothika (2003)

Several women are seen naked in the prison showers, though it is dark and the nudity is barely distinguishable. A women is seen on a video camera screen, and her bare breasts can be seen.

We see murder flashbacks including an ax, and lots of blood although the actual violence is only briefly seen. Throughout the movie there is a lot of struggling between individuals which may upset younger children. many bloody cuts are seen on a person's arm. Bloody aftermath of a murder including words written in blood on a door is seen. A few other people are seen with some blood on them. A man is shot in the forehead while on fire, little blood is shown.

moderate amount, with at least one use of the "f" word, and at least 4 uses of the s*** word, 5 uses of "damn" including in the form of God-d***, and a few uses of "hell".

a cigar is seen being smoked. liquor is seen on a desk.

There are several jump scenes throughout the movie. Nightmares and flashbacks are seen and are intense, frightening and most of the times, bloody.