Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire presents a clear insinuation of same-sex romantic attraction between the teenager Phoebe and the ghost Melody, two young girls. Phoebe performs a 'ghost glide' to exist on the same plane and touch, culminating in a moment where they seem about to kiss, all under a tender light and without moral questioning. This normalization of homosexual attraction in minors sneaks into a family plot, asking the viewer to accept it as natural. Despite this, the film stands out for its celebration of family: Phoebe learns to take responsibility for her rebellion, recognizing that her parents protect her so that she can live her adolescence without assuming adult roles. Gary, the stepfather, grows in his parental role, understanding that love implies difficult decisions. The dynamic between parents and children highlights the value of boundaries and forgiveness. There is ghostly action with destruction of property, lethal freezings in flashback and chaotic ghostbusting, but without graphic cruelty. Sexual innuendos abound, such as jokes about 'sex dungeon' and references to the act between parents. Moderate language with mild profanity. Spiritually, it treats ghosts with 'unfinished business' who 'move on' to the universe, trivializing biblical references as myths and presenting demonic entities. Although it promotes family unity and sacrifice, the subtle promotion of same-sex attraction in teens activates maximum caution for families with children in formative age.