Forgotten Island

What’s it about?

Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.

The facts 

• Directed by Joel Crawford (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) and Januel Mercado
• Starring H.E.R. (The Color Purple), Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein), Dave Franco (Hoppers), Lea Salonga (Mulan), and Jenny Slate (Zootopia 2)
• English language with Tagalog phrases incorporated
• Runtime: 109 minutes
• A DreamWorks Animation production

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence and scary scenes

There are many mythical creatures based on traditional folktales from the Philippines, and some of these are scary. 

The Manananggal is a flying vampiric demon that can separate its upper torso from its lower body. This happens multiple times in the film, and could be particularly scary for younger viewers. Sometimes it is accompanied by loud, bone-cracking sound effects. This creature can also shape-shift and breathe fire.

There is a scene where an invisibility potion is spilt on the Manananggal, meaning she unseen while hunting the main characters.

The Manananggal kills a bird, causing blood to splatter onto a terrified character's face.

There is another monster that steals memories, which may be upsetting for some younger viewers.

There is another creature which is a three-eyed baby that turns into a demon when upset. This is mildly comedic in tone, though could be scary for some viewers.

Coarse language

There is occasional use of coarse language including "damn", "hella", and "crap".

When content stays with you

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Talking with your tamariki about content that doesn’t feel right | Blog | Classification Office