Dr. Mac Christian Movie Reviews: Coraline (2009)

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“It looks like Tim Burton-lite fun for kids… but behind the button eyes lurks witchcraft, manipulation, and genuine terror.”

🗣️ Language & Profanity

• Mild insults like “jerk,” “idiot,” and “rat.”

• No outright profanity, but the spiritual content is far more concerning than words.

😬 Inappropriate or Questionable Content

• Occult Themes: The “Other Mother” is a full-on witch figure who lures Coraline with food, toys, and love — only to demand her soul.

• Demonic Imagery:

  • Button eyes = symbolic blindness, spiritual deception.

  • The alternate world has demonic undertones: souls trapped, rituals, possession-like control.

• Fear Factor: Dark, creepy visuals that can cause nightmares in kids (and maybe in adults, too).

• Family Undermining: The real parents are portrayed as dull, distracted, and uncaring, while the “Other Mother” offers temptation through attention and treats — a satanic parallel to false gods offering false comfort.

✝️ The Christian Parent Grading Scale

Category	Grade	Explanation
Biblical Truth & Redemption	D	A faint whisper of bravery, but drowning in occult imagery.
Suitability for Kids (6–12)	D	Highly disturbing for children — nightmares guaranteed.
Language & Cleanliness	B+	Mild words, but overshadowed by demonic visuals.
Family & Emotional Engagement	C	Shows curiosity and courage, but undermines parents.
Overall Christian Values	D	Heavy occult imagery, deceptive worldview.

🛠️ The Filter Fix

VidAngel/Enjoy Movies Your Way can mute insults, but cannot remove the heavy spiritual darkness. Parents, if you do allow viewing, you’ll need a serious debrief afterward — talking about spiritual deception, witchcraft, and why the Bible warns us against playing with darkness (Ephesians 5:11).

🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Mac’s Verdict

🚦 Red Light — This is not a kids’ movie. It’s a slick, creepy fairytale with occult overtones that teaches kids to trust a witch instead of their parents. For Christian families, the danger outweighs any artistic value.