| nudity |
No nudity, no obvious sex scenes |
| violence |
The portrayal of infliction of pain and injuries are featured in the movie with some details of blood and gore but are not prolonged or frequent.
The film contains scenes of violence that are shown with some details of blood and injury.
These include a scene where a girl is seen slitting her own throat; a scene where a girl shoots at her own head, and a scene where a man gets stabbed from the back of his neck, leaving a gaping wound with blood gushing out.
These scenes would be more appropriate for an older teen audience. |
| profanity |
Six to seven use a of the "F" word, at least 20 or so uses of "sh**" |
| frightening |
'Friend Request' is a horror film revolving around the dismal fate that befalls popular college student Laura after she accepts a Facebook friend request from Marina, a social outcast.
Frightening scenes which are more prolonged are featured in the movie.
The horror in the film revolves mainly around the haunting by Marina's ghost.
Some of the stronger scenes include one where Marina's distorted face appears suddenly next to the characters; one where two spectres with rotten faces appearing at the corner of screen; a video of Marina hanging herself and setting herself on fire; a scene depicting a man trapped in a dark lift before being ambushed by a spectre; etc.
In these scenes, there is a steady build-up of suspense leading to the final scare. |
