The Cry of the Owl
Fleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor, watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for coffee. He is drawn into a relationship with the young woman whose boyfriend goes missing; Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.
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Is "The Cry of the Owl" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Cry of the Owl" is "Moderate" (28/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “Upon being caught by surprise by Jenne's jealous ex-boyfriend, a fight breaks out that leaves Robert injured and unconscious” (Violent physical fight between Jenne's ex-boyfriend and Robert.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Cry of the Owl" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 82/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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