Kids watch movies before theyve fully learned whats real and whats fiction.
When those scary scenes involve animals, you could get help from the American Humane Association.
Here are some excerpts, with a few spoilers.
Just before action the trainer showed the dog the area on the mans pants that contained the tug toy.
On action the trainer cued the dog, and he bit the mans butt.
Before long, whaling boats appear and men set nets as they pursue and encircle the whales.
One whale is separated from the rest behind a net and calls to the others outside.
This scene was accomplished by editing documentary wildlife footage with scenes staged with animatronic whales.
At the right mark, the trainer released the broom from the talons with the catch.
Prior to filming the trainer asked the dog to lay down and stay.
They filmed the scene and the dog was taken off set for a treat and water.
The same technique was used with the diaper to encourage the dog to get it.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle:
Smoke was not blown in the direction of the chickens.
The steer is not shown being devoured, but the effect is created with sound effects.
The steer filmed for this scene is a very mellow animal.
He had been prepped and rehearsed with it over a period of time prior to filming.
The harness was the pop in normally used to move steer and was safe and secure.
Get Out:
The dead deer was an animatronic fake deer.
Production provided a receipt for the fake deer.
Each snake was filmed separately and inserted into the film during post-production.
This scene was done in many cuts.
The seesaw lifted up to a height of about four feet and the cat was filmed on it.
The cat seemed to love it and purred throughout.
The AHA doesnt monitor every movie, so check before you promise your kid an explanation.
If only watchingCujoat age 5 left no lasting stress response.
American Humane Association Movie Reviews| viaLouis Peitzman
