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Our Favorite Film Ratings of ’97

From the Motion Picture Assn. of America:

“An American Werewolf in Paris”: R, for werewolf violence and gore, and for some sexuality/nudity.

“Angel Baby”: R, for strong sexuality, language and a traumatic childbirth.

“The Education of Little Tree”: PG, for language and thematic elements including old-fashioned discipline.

“Gummo”: R, for pervasive depiction of antisocial behavior of juveniles, including violence, substance abuse, sexuality and language.

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“James Dean: Race With Destiny”: PG-13, for some sexuality, brief strong language and an accident scene.

“Pink Flamingos”: NC-17, for a wide range of perversions in explicit detail.

“Spawn”: PG-13, for thematic elements involving the demonic underworld, violence, intense fantasy action and crude humor.

“Speed 2: Cruise Control”: PG-13, for frenetic disaster action and violence.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation”: R, for demented mayhem and torture and strong language.

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“Volcano”: PG-13, for intense depiction of urban disaster and related injuries.

Compiled by Kathleen Craughwell

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