Content that may disturb children

Under 5
In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation has some scenes that could scare or disturb children under five years. For example:

• All the ‘monster’ characters in this movie are quirky, funny and surreal creatures. Characters include a giant pug dog that slobbers on everything, Frankenstein and his bride, a mummy, some witches and so on. Most of these monsters aren’t very scary, but some younger children might find them disturbing and unusual.
• Erika swims through an underwater tomb to find some treasure, but the tomb is full of booby traps like flying axes and snakes.
• When Erika takes the treasure, the tomb begins to collapse inwards, and they struggle to escape in time.
• The monsters travel on Gremlin Air in an aeroplane that is falling to pieces, flies dangerously, and ends up crash-landing in the ocean.
• A giant octopus with glowing red, demonic eyes attacks the monsters on the cruise. In response to music the octopus transforms from an evil creature into a relaxed, benevolent octopus. But when it’s evil, it violently destroys everything around it.
• Van Helsing is a gruesome creature who is half human and half steampunk machine. 

From 5-8
Children in this age group might also feel disturbed by the scenes mentioned above.

From 8-13
Younger children in this age group might also feel disturbed by some of the scenes mentioned above.

Over 13
Nothing of concern

Sexual references

Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation has some romantic and sexual references. For example:

• Dracula uses an app on his smart phone to find a date. He is seen swiping through female monsters.
• Dracula falls in love at first sight and becomes completely speechless and silly with love.
• There is a romantic plot line with Dracula and Erika acting flirtatiously, going on a date and becoming romantically attached.
• There is some sexual innuendo that young children generally won’t understand. For example, Dracula gets confused and says to Erika, ‘Would you like to see my parts?’

Alcohol, drugs and other substances

Although Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation has no substance use of concern, there is a scene in which the monsters visit a casino. While there, they gamble and use poker machines.

Nudity and sexual activity

Nothing of concern.

Product placement

The following products are displayed or used in Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation: Sony mobile phones.

Coarse language

Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation has some mild toilet humour. For example, characters break wind after eating garlic.

Ideas to discuss with your children

Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation is alight and entertaining movie, which older children will love. There’s plenty of humour and many creative quirky creatures to keep most of the family entertained and laughing.

Children aged under 8 years are likely to find some scenes and characters too scary, and we also recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-10 years.

The main message from this movie is that you shouldn’t discriminate against people who are different.

Values and ideas in this movie that you could reinforce with your children include the following:

• Diversity is important and valuable.
• Love can overcome cultural boundaries.
• Family comes first.

This movie could also give you the chance to talk with your children about real-life issues like gambling addiction and prejudice.