Luke Wilson provides the voice of Bodi, left, and Eddie Izzard plays Angus Scattergood in the film “Rock Dog.”(Submitted photo)

‘GET OUT’

Rating: R for violence, bloody images and language including sexual references.

What it’s about: Horror social satire about a young black man visiting his girlfriend’s white family.

The kid attractor factor: The horror/comedy genre will be a draw for teen audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Always trust your gut, and your friends. Beware exploitation. Don’t bother being polite when in fear for your life.

Violence: A gory brain surgery scene, a climatic scene of violence and murder including bludgeoning, impaling, shooting, strangling.

Language: Sustained swearing throughout.

Sexuality: References to sex, romantic kissing, no nudity.

Drugs: Some drinking.

Parents advisory: Not too exceptionally violent — fine for teens.

‘ROCK DOG’

Rating: PG for action and language.

What it’s about: A Tibetan mastiff travels to the city to pursue his musical dreams.

The kid attractor factor: This animated feature with rockin’ tunes will draw kid audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Follow your heart, channel your energy into your passion, never give up.

Violence: Some chase and action scenes, wolves pursue sheep, Bodi the Rock Dog has to participate in a cage fight with a grizzly.

Language: Cool cat Angus uses British slangy language, but no real swearing.

Sexuality: None

Drugs: None

Parents advisory: Fine for audiences of all ages.

This guide, compiled by film critic Katie Walsh, is published here every Friday. It should be used with the MPAA rating system for selecting movies suitable for children. Films rated G, PG or PG-13 are included, along with R-rated films that may have entertainment or educational value for older children with parental guidance.