Movie

The Banished

2025 • R

Grace has nowhere to turn when she finds herself lost in the wilderness with a dark presence threatening to consume her in this twisted folk horror.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or relationships featured in the story.

Language

moderate — The film includes occasional strong language appropriate for older teens and adults, including some use of profanity but not pervasive.

Mature Themes

heavy — Themes of isolation, trauma, and existential threat run throughout the film, including dealing with loss and mental strain under extreme conditions.

Scary/Intense Content

heavy — The movie contains intense folk horror elements with disturbing supernatural imagery, psychological terror, and a pervasive dark atmosphere that may be frightening to younger viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — There is minimal sexual content limited to brief romantic or suggestive moments without explicit scenes or nudity.

Substance Use

mild — Substance use is briefly depicted or mentioned, mostly in background context without glorification.

Violence & Gore

moderate — There are several scenes involving physical threats, injury, and tense confrontations with a menacing presence. The violence is unsettling but not excessively graphic or prolonged.