3 Animated Films That Are Not Made for Kids

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A lot of people seem to think that all animated films are made for children. However, that is not true as there are a handful of animated films that should not be shown to young viewers. Here are some of the most infamous animated films that were clearly not to be shown to kids. There will be some spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk!


Felidae(1994)

One example is "Felidae", a 1994 German animated film about a cat investigating murders that are happening around his neighborhood right after he moved in with his owner. While the animation style and character designs are similar to Disney's, there are some scenes that are too intense for young viewers, including scenes depicting a sexual act between the protagonist and a random female cat, and explicit shots of the murder victims. The murderer is revealed near the end, and dies after the protagonist disembowels him. This movie is clearly made for adults, but may appeal more to cat lovers.


The Plague Dogs(1982)

Another film worth noting is "The Plague Dogs", a 1982 British animated movie based on a novel of the same name. The story takes place in a real-life location in England known as Lake District, and follows two domestic dogs who were originally test subjects in an animal testing facility. The dogs manage to escape from the building, but they struggle to survive in the wilderness while trying to find a new owner. The overall mood of this film is depressing, and there is a scene where a hunter is shot in the face with a close-up of him covering his face while blood pours out and dies shortly after. There are a lot more scenes in the movie that should not be shown to children, but even dog lovers may find it hard to view the entire movie without hugging their furry friends.


Fritz the Cat(1972)

This controversial 1972 cartoon movie was based on the 60's comic of the same name, and was also the first ever animated film to receive an X-rating. The main character is a cat named Fritz, who lives in a world where all of the people are anthropomorphic animals. The film's timeline is in the 1960's, and mirrored the real-life political problems of that time. There are scenes depicting sexual acts between Fritz and multiple characters near the beginning, along with a handful of satire throughout the film. The naked bodies of some of the characters resemble that of a human's, and the ending was almost as sexual as the beginning. Interestingly, the policemen were depicted as pigs, and black people were depicted as crows.

If you were one of the people who believed that all animated movies were for kids, hopefully this has helped you open your eyes and realize that not all cartoons are kid-friendly. Next time you're about to show a cartoon movie to a child, make sure it's appropriate enough, and most importantly, not X-rated!