Psycho Killer parents guide

Psycho Killer Parent Guide

A satanic slasher wreaks havoc.

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Theaters: A Satanic slasher leaves a trail of blood across America as he plays a cat and mouse game with law enforcement.

Release date February 20, 2026

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Sexual Content
Profanity
Substance Use

Why is Psycho Killer rated R? The MPAA rated Psycho Killer R for strong bloody violence, strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language

Run Time: 92 minutes

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Directed by Gavin Polone. Starring Georgina Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, Logan Miller. Running time: 92 minutes. Theatrical release February 20, 2026. Updated February 19, 2026

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Psycho Killer
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Why is Psycho Killer rated R? Psycho Killer is rated R by the MPAA for strong bloody violence, strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language

Violence: There are frequent scenes of bloody violence. There are scenes of physical combat. Firearms, axes, and other weapons are used. A police officer is shot and killed in front of his wife. People are decapitated and dismembered and mutilated. People sustain bloody, lethal injuries. The killer uses blood to write satanic symbols. Corpses are seen. There are scenes of self harm and suicidal behavior. There are scenes of extreme threat and peril.
Sexual Content: There is full frontal female nudity in a sex scene. There is also detailed female nudity in a non-sexual context.
Profanity: Approximately a dozen sexual expletives are in the script.
Drugs/Alcohol: Characters use cocaine and LSD.

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