Once Upon a Forest (1993) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

Violence & Gore

  • The furlings are attacked by an owl with one eye.

Profanity

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • There's a scene where a glass bottle is thrown on the highway, breaking upon impact. This later causes a truck driver to crash and release poisonous gas which starts killing all the animals in the forest.
  • There's a scene in which the three main characters are hunted by a big, menacing owl, which could be very scary to smaller children. And for two seconds there is also a fairly frightening moment where Abigail scares the owl back.
  • The scene where Michelle finds her parents dead might be frightening to smaller children.
  • For the majority of the film, the main characters believe everyone who lives in their forest home, including their parents, are dead.
  • In spite of the cover of the video, this movie is know for some thematic elements in a G rated film of its time. If theatrically released today, it would have earned a PG rating, as it is sadly unsettling.

Spoilers

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Violence & Gore

  • Michelle's parents are found dead in their home due to poisonous gas.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • At the end of the film, Michelle, who is a very young child, has to be informed that her parents are dead, this scene may be very upsetting.

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