Showing my little bro Dawn for the first time...

[MikePizzoff]

I'm showing my three year old brother Dawn Of The Dead for the first time. He's really into it. Watching his facial expressions during certain scenes is great. He's five years younger than I was when I first saw the movie. Does anybody feel three years old is too young to be viewing this film?

[Mutineer]

You're letting your 3 year old brother watch Dawn of the Dead ? You've great judgement. Dude; come on man. use your head.

[capncnut]

I was 8 when I first saw it, my cousin was 5 when I showed it to him. I don't know, 3 is a little young. I'm sure he'll let you know if he can handle it or not.

[DEAD BEAT]

ED GEIN.....circa "TODAY"!

[MinionZombie]

3?! bloody hell ... As long as you think he's capable of dealing and he's having fun and not fainting in shock ... still though ... three? ... Damn. I was fifteen when I finally got to see it! (Started watching horror flicks aged 9)

[MikePizzoff]

He's handling it fine. If he were too scared he'd tell me to turn it off. I repeatedly ask him if he wants me to turn it off and he says "no!" in disbelief. I've been watching horror movies since I was old enough to pay attention to the television (age 2). There is nothing psychologically wrong with me. I've always been able to decipher the difference between reality and fantasy. I don't feel the need to suck blood, murder camp counselers, or haunt people's dreams. I think some people are just too conservative/stuck-up to fathom anyone under 17 watching an "R" rated horror movie. Keep your opinions coming; I like to see what everyone thinks.

[Chaos]

I'm showing my three year old brother Dawn Of The Dead for the first time. He's really into it. Watching his facial expressions during certain scenes is great. He's five years younger than I was when I first saw the movie. Does anybody feel three years old is too young to be viewing this film? I would rather see a three year old watching Dawn of the Dead than the mindless kiddy crap that most children seem to be weened on today. Let the kid watch what he wants. To a certain point, atleast. Parental controls, censorship and public school indoctrination are all forms of tyranny anyway. Teach your little bro to resist conformity at all costs. And after he finishes Dawn, make him watch Day!

[Mutineer]

To a certain point, atleast. ... whose point is the question. I was 8 when I first watched DAWN (At the Drive-In). But 3 ? Aye yae yae. Tell me your parents aren't cool with this ?

[Chaos]

... whose point is the question. I was 8 when I first watched DAWN (At the Drive-In). But 3 ? Aye yae yae. Tell me your parents aren't cool with this ? When my parents were raising me, they had more pressing matters to deal with. Such as putting food on the table and paying the bills. My parental units never restricted me from watching horror movies. But that doesn't mean I was allowed to see Debbie Does Dallas either.

[Mutineer]

When my parents were raising me, they had more pressing matters to deal with. Such as putting food on the table and paying the bills. My parental units never restricted me from watching horror movies. But that doesn't mean I was allowed to see Debbie Does Dallas either. LMAO! I am a parent; I'm pretty flexible when it comes to letting my little man watch films; but not Dawn. NO effin way. He has watched DAWN 04 and SHAUN however. I find DAWN based more in reality with it's approach to gore. Just too much I think. Too gritty ? IMO

[Chaos]

LMAO! I am a parent; I'm pretty flexible when it comes to letting my little man watch films; but not Dawn. NO effin way. He has watched DAWN 04 and SHAUN however. I find DAWN based more in reality with it's approach to gore. Just too much I think. Too gritty ? IMO I'm just trying to be a hardass, and besides, i'm not a parent either. But honestly, I think three years old is a little too young to be watching Dawn.

[Philly_SWAT]

When my parents were raising me, they had more pressing matters to deal with. Such as putting food on the table and paying the bills. My parental units never restricted me from watching horror movies. But that doesn't mean I was allowed to see Debbie Does Dallas either. As an aside, Debbie only "does" one person in "Debbie Does Dallas".

[coma]

He's handling it fine. If he were too scared he'd tell me to turn it off. I repeatedly ask him if he wants me to turn it off and he says "no!" in disbelief. I've been watching horror movies since I was old enough to pay attention to the television (age 2). There is nothing psychologically wrong with me. I've always been able to decipher the difference between reality and fantasy. I don't feel the need to suck blood, murder camp counselers, or haunt people's dreams. I think some people are just too conservative/stuck-up to fathom anyone under 17 watching an "R" rated horror movie. Keep your opinions coming; I like to see what everyone thinks. I saw NOTLD when I was about 5. It scared the Hell out of me and I couldnt make it all the way through. A year later I saw it again and this time all the way through. From the first viewing it literally changed my life. NOTLD is waaay scarier than all the others. There is no humor relief in that at all. Parents, schamrents. You are his older brother. My older brother turned me on to ill splatter and punk and stuff when I was really young and he was awesome to do me that favor. As his older bro, it is your responsibility, nay, god given right to warp his little mind with the good sh!t. Yeah 3 is young, but you are never too young for ART. He may not get it all, but he knows that it's awesome. You aint showing him porn or crap like Illsa. you can't fvck with GAR. Perfect entertainment for any age! So, yes, I think that is cool as hell.

[Griff]

3 year olds still believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny and that, if they swallow the seeds, watermelons will grow out of their ears. So, if you tell them that the boogie man will get them, they're likely to believe that, too. Your brother might not be compelled to hurt people by watching violent movies at such an absurdly young age but there is the risk of him developing a 'scary world' outlook that may inhibit his ability to properly confront basic fears and trials in the future. You wanna sow the seeds of optimism before introducing the pessimism. To do otherwise can be traumatizing. You learn to swim in shallow water - not by diving straight in the deep end. I'd try something a little milder than DAWN OF THE DEAD. Let the poor kid have some innocent fun while he's still just that - innocent.

[tju1973]

I'm showing my three year old brother Dawn Of The Dead for the first time. He's really into it. Watching his facial expressions during certain scenes is great. He's five years younger than I was when I first saw the movie. Does anybody feel three years old is too young to be viewing this film? While your intention may be noble, I think 3 is a little young--- as is 8. I won't tell others how to manage their kids/relatives, but know that none of mine will be shown movies like that by me until maybe their early teens--- to each their own... As an aside, Debbie only "does" one person in "Debbie Does Dallas". I miss '70s porn... bush and all...