This trigger is for people who are upset by the death of a feline companion. Cats can form strong bonds with their owners, and their death on screen can be emotionally difficult to watch.

This trigger is for viewers who may be attached to a fictional creature's well-being, even if it's a fantasy element like a dragon. This can be especially true if the dragon is portrayed as a sympathetic character.

This trigger is for people who are upset by the death of a horse. Horses are often seen as majestic creatures, and their death can be a difficult scene to watch, especially for animal lovers or horse enthusiasts.

This trigger is a broader category encompassing the death of any animal companion, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, etc.

This trigger is a broader category encompassing the death of any animal depicted on screen. It's useful for viewers who are sensitive to animal death in general.

This trigger is for viewers who are disturbed by scenes of animal cruelty or violence. This can include physical abuse, neglect, or forced fighting.

This trigger is for viewers who are specifically upset by the death or mistreatment of rabbits. Rabbits are popular pets and can be seen as vulnerable creatures.

An animal or creature attacks, mauls or kills a person, including pack and swarm attacks.

This trigger is for people who have a strong emotional connection to animals and are affected by depictions of animal neglect or abandonment. It can be distressing for those who have experienced the loss of a pet or have concerns about animal welfare.

An animal is struck or killed by a car, train or other moving vehicle.

This trigger is for viewers who are affected by scenes depicting animal sadness or distress. This could include animals separated from their young, injured animals, or animals in captivity.

Animals are made to fight each other for sport or money: dog fighting, cockfighting and other staged fights. Even depictions of it can be very disturbing.

This trigger is for viewers who are concerned about the ethical treatment of animals in filmmaking. Some older films or films with unrealistic stunts may have used methods that harmed animals.

This trigger is for people with a fear of large reptiles, such as herpetophobia, a general fear of reptiles or amphibians.

This trigger is for people with entomophobia, a fear of insects. Even brief appearances of bugs can cause anxiety and distress.

Rats, mice or other rodents appear on screen.

This trigger is for people with a fear of sharks. Even scenes that don't show shark attacks can be triggering for some viewers.

This trigger is for people with ophidiophobia, a fear of snakes. Even brief appearances of snakes can cause anxiety and distress for some viewers.

This trigger is for people with arachnophobia, a fear of spiders. Even brief appearances of spiders can cause anxiety and distress for some viewers.

Depictions of injuries or harm inflicted on hands.

Depictions of joints being forced out of their normal position.

Depictions of bone fractures.

A character steps on a nail or similar sharp object that pierces their foot.

Depictions of injuries to the Achilles tendon.

Depictions of limbs being removed.

Depictions of injuries to fingers or toes.

Graphic depictions of injuries to genitalia.

Depictions of injuries to teeth.

Graphic depictions of heads being crushed or compressed.

A scene takes place at the dentist, or dental treatment, instruments or drill sounds are shown or heard.

Depictions of a severed head.

Graphic depictions of injuries to eyes.

Faces are distorted, warped, melted or unnaturally exaggerated, whether as a deliberate horror effect or through special effects.

Choking, suffocation, strangling, hyperventilating, and other depictions of difficulty in breathing.

A person is strangled or suffocated by having their throat constricted.

Depictions of people suspended by a rope or other object around the neck.

Graphic depictions of injuries to the throat or neck.

A character's scars are shown or talked about.

A person loses consciousness due to injury, illness, or other causes.

Depictions of a person falling down a flight of stairs.

Depictions of a fatal fall.

Depictions of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.

A character operates on their own body, such as removing a bullet, stitching a wound or amputating a limb.

Depictions of a person being buried while still alive.

Depictions of a person being consumed by fire.

Depictions of a person being compressed to death by extreme force.

Corrosive chemicals injure or dissolve a person or animal, including acid being thrown at someone or a body being dissolved in acid.

Depictions of a person being wounded by a sharp object.

Depictions of inflicting severe pain or suffering.

Does some sort of experimentation, mutations, or other event happen that warps the body. Graphic and disturbing depictions of physical bodies.

Depictions of humans consuming human flesh.

Depictions of self-harm or other cutting actions.

Storylines involving adoption, foster care, child protective services or custody disputes, including children being removed or kept from a parent and insensitive language about birth or "real" parents.

Depictions of a crying infant, which can be irritating or distressing for some viewers.

A child becomes separated from their parent or guardian, for example in a crowd or a large unfamiliar place, and is distressed.

Depictions of a child's death, whether accidental, intentional, or from illness.

Depictions of a baby or infant being taken away without permission.

The termination of a pregnancy.

Depictions of a baby or unborn child.

The death of a pregnant individual.

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.

The birth of a dead baby.

Depictions of the process of giving birth.

This trigger is for individuals who have experienced sudden departures or unexpected endings in relationships. It can evoke feelings of rejection, betrayal, and uncertainty.

This trigger is for individuals who have experienced or fear abandonment, particularly in childhood. It can evoke strong emotional responses related to loss, fear, and insecurity.

The death of a primary or beloved character.

The death of an animal or fictional creature.

An elderly character dies, whether from old age, illness or violence.

A general term for the death of a person.

A character intentionally dies to save others.

A dead human body or human remains are shown on screen, including skeletons, bodies in body bags and the discovery of a body. The severity levels separate a body that is simply shown from one that is graphically decayed or mutilated.

A funeral, burial, cremation or memorial is shown, or a scene takes place in a cemetery, including shots of graves, tombstones, coffins or open caskets.

Parents, couples or other family members get into a heated verbal argument, including adults fighting within earshot of a child.

The death of a relative, causing grief, loss, and family disruption.

The death of a parent, leading to profound emotional trauma and life changes.

A character accidentally kills or seriously injures someone they love, including being tricked or manipulated into doing so.

A romantic partner engages in infidelity, causing betrayal, heartbreak, and relationship breakdown.

The loss of a beloved toy, symbolizing emotional security and comfort.

A family member is taken away against their will, leading to fear, anxiety, and trauma.

A character loses their job involuntarily by being fired or laid off.

The destruction of a valuable or irreplaceable object.

A disabled character dies, possibly early on in the film or series.

A non-disabled character pretends to be disabled or ill, or a disabled character is accused of faking.

A disability, disfigurement or physical difference is used to code a character as evil, monstrous or dangerous.

A disabled or mentally ill character is cured or made non-disabled by magic, a miracle or science fiction technology.

An able-bodied actor portraying a character with a disability.

The use of a derogatory term against people with intellectual disabilities.

A character is put to death as a punishment, for example by electric chair, guillotine, firing squad, stoning or crucifixion.

Propaganda that portrays law enforcement in a positive light, often ignoring or downplaying issues of police misconduct.

Depictions of imprisonment or confinement.

Police or other law enforcement officers use excessive or unjustified force, such as beatings, violent arrests or shootings.

The use of derogatory terms against transgender people.

Portraying a transgender person as inherently dangerous or predatory.

A person's sexual orientation or gender identity is revealed without their consent.

Bisexuality is dismissed, erased or stereotyped, for example treated as a phase or indecision, or bisexual people are blamed for spreading STIs.

Depictions of infidelity involving a bisexual person.

A character is subjected to, threatened with or discusses therapy intended to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Using a person's deadname or birth name after they have transitioned.

LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are hinted at or teased to attract viewers without ever being made explicit.

Someone is mocked for being or seeming "emo", or the label is used as a joke.

Jokes that mock transgender women or men who do not conform to traditional gender roles.

Jokes that mock or ridicule people based on their weight.

The use of derogatory terms against LGBTQ+ individuals.

The death of an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

Using an incorrect gender pronoun or term to refer to a person.

Language or actions that discriminate against or stigmatize people with disabilities.

Prejudice or discrimination against asexual/aromantic people.

The use of language that promotes hatred or violence against a particular group.

Children or teenagers are treated with contempt because of their age: derogatory comments or attitudes about kids as a group, young people dismissed, belittled or stereotyped as worthless, stupid or a nuisance.

Nazis, neo-Nazis or Nazi imagery such as swastikas and uniforms appear, including Nazis shown in a sympathetic light.

The use of a racial slur against Black people.

A trope in which Black characters are disproportionately likely to die in media.

Depictions of minority groups in a stereotypical or harmful way.

Indigenous peoples are stereotyped, vilified or spoken about in racist terms, including tropes such as the "Indian burial ground".

Prejudice or discrimination against Jewish people.

The wearing of makeup or costumes to imitate or mock Black people.

Sacred or culturally significant dress, objects or practices are used by outsiders as costume, decoration or a plot device, such as wearing a war bonnet.

Muslims or Islam are portrayed with hostility or negative stereotypes, such as Muslim or Middle Eastern characters being depicted as terrorists, or jokes about bombings.

People are enslaved, or slavery is depicted or portrayed as normal, including slave auctions, families being separated and abuse of enslaved people.

Depictions of supernatural beings or a place of punishment in the afterlife.

Depictions or discussions of religious beliefs or practices.

A character is ridiculed, vilified or mistreated because of their religious beliefs or lack of them, or a religion and its followers are portrayed in a discriminatory or stereotypical way.

A cult or other high-control group is depicted, mentioned or joked about, whether religious or not.

Religion is used to abuse, control or coerce someone, or religious figures are shown being abusive.

Female characters are written or treated as dumb, incompetent, annoying or inconsequential because they are women, or are ignored and undermined by men.

Depictions of a male character being mocked or shamed for expressing emotions.

The story promotes or enforces strictly defined, binary gender roles as natural or necessary.

Depictions or discussions that oppose abortion.

The use of costumes to make actors appear overweight.

Philosophical discussions or exploration of the meaning of life and existence.

Depictions of individuals without a permanent home.

Climate change is discussed or depicted: global warming, its effects, or anxiety about it.

A natural environment is damaged or destroyed by human activity: deforestation, pollution, oil spills, habitat loss.

The use of sharp objects to inject or withdraw substances.

Depictions of a person diagnosed with cancer.

Someone performs CPR or uses a defibrillator to try to resuscitate an unresponsive person.

The use of electrical current to treat medical conditions.

Scenes set in a hospital environment.

Scenes set in a psychiatric facility.

A character is hospitalized, medicated, sedated, operated on or experimented on without their consent.

Depictions of a woman's menstrual cycle.

Surgery or another invasive medical procedure is shown or performed.

Depictions of individuals living with long-term health conditions.

Depictions of individuals experiencing a stroke, a sudden loss of brain function.

A character has an allergic reaction, from hives and swelling to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

A character's diabetes is used as a joke, or diabetes and its management are portrayed inaccurately.

Depictions of individuals with a life-threatening illness.

The COVID-19 pandemic exists in the story, is mentioned, or a character catches COVID-19. Includes COVID denial.

Depictions of individuals with progressive cognitive decline.

This trigger involves depictions of excessive or harmful alcohol consumption, which can be triggering for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction or those affected by alcoholism.

A character has a frightening or distressing experience on psychedelic drugs, or a psychedelic trip sequence is shown.

A character smokes or vapes tobacco or nicotine products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes or e-cigarettes.

This trigger encompasses the use of various illicit substances and can be distressing for people recovering from drug addiction, those with family members struggling with addiction, or individuals concerned about the negative impacts of drug use.

This trigger refers to the broader concept of addiction, encompassing various behaviors beyond substance abuse. This includes process addictions such as gambling, sex addiction, workaholism, and other compulsive behaviors. It can be triggering for individuals struggling with any form of addiction or those supporting someone with an addiction.

People who use drugs or live with addiction are stereotyped as inherently bad, or addiction is treated as a joke.

A person experiences a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort.

A person experiences a sudden and overwhelming emotional outburst.

Depictions of individuals struggling with mental health conditions.

A character has agoraphobia, which may be upsetting for viewers who share it, particularly if it is misrepresented.

A character loses their memory, whether through injury, illness or unnatural means.

Depictions of individuals with disordered eating patterns.

Depictions of individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Portraying individuals with mental illnesses as inherently dangerous or violent.

Characters with personality disorders such as borderline, narcissistic or antisocial personality disorder are portrayed as inherently evil or abusive, or the diagnoses are used as insults.

Inaccurate or stereotypical depictions of autism spectrum disorder.

Mental illness is demonized, dismissed or played for laughs, or mental health terms are used as insults.

Depictions of a character experiencing a distorted or fragmented sense of reality.

A character's mind, memories or sense of self are deliberately controlled or altered by someone else, through brainwashing, hypnosis or mind control.

A character is called a hypochondriac or told their symptoms are all in their head.

A character who is telling the truth is not believed, has their sanity questioned, or has their illness or requests for help dismissed.

Depictions of applied behavior analysis therapy, which can be controversial and potentially harmful.

Abuse targeting individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Depictions of individuals with an excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in their appearance.

Depictions of a mismatch between a person's physical sex and their gender identity, or otherwise feeling dissatisfied with their own bodies.

Inaccurate or stereotypical depictions of dissociative identity disorder.

Depictions of a person feeling detached from their own thoughts, feelings, or surroundings.

Scenes that trigger misophonia, such as repetitive sounds, eating noises, or other sounds that can be intensely irritating.

Depictions of a character being observed without their awareness, creating a sense of unease and paranoia.

The character directly addresses the audience, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, which can be unsettling.

A character's trust is broken by someone close to them through deception, a broken promise or backstabbing.

A romantic relationship, marriage or close friendship ends.

A significant difference in age between romantic partners.

Depictions of individuals intentionally causing harm to themselves.

Depictions of a person taking their own life.

Depictions of bedbugs or evidence of a bedbug infestation.

Cockroaches appear on screen.

Insects, spiders or other small invertebrates are squashed, killed or mistreated.

Aliens or alien-like creatures are shown.

Depictions of clowns, often associated with childhood trauma and fear.

Dolls, puppets or ventriloquist dummies appear on screen, including haunted, possessed or otherwise uncanny ones.

Depictions of spirits of the dead, often associated with haunting and supernatural phenomena.

Sudden and unexpected moments of startling noise or visual effects.

Depictions of life-sized human models, often associated with uncanny valley and unease.

Depictions of large, deep bodies of water, often associated with the unknown and danger.

Depictions of sharp blades, often associated with danger and self-harm.

Zombies or other undead characters are shown or discussed.

A character speaks backwards, or reversed speech, songs or recordings are played.

A person is controlled by a supernatural or evil entity.

Depictions of confined spaces that can trigger fear or anxiety in individuals with claustrophobia.

Characters are up against a countdown, time limit or ticking clock, or the story dwells on time running out.

Characters are shown high up, such as on ledges, cliffs, rooftops or bridges, or someone hangs on to avoid falling, whether or not anyone falls.

Depictions of clusters of small holes or bumps, which can trigger a fear response in some people.

Depictions of a person expelling saliva.

Depictions of a person expelling stomach contents.

Depictions of a person urinating or defecating on themselves or in their pants.

Depictions of a person being consumed by another creature or entity.

Sound effects that depict violence, injury, or bodily fluids.

Depictions of a person defecating on-screen.

Depictions of flatulence.

Rapidly flashing lights or images that can trigger seizures or discomfort in some viewers.

Screens, video or audio glitch, distort or show error messages, either in the story or as a visual effect.

High-pitched or piercing sounds are used, including the ringing "tinnitus" effect that often follows a gunshot or explosion.

A repetitive sound such as a ticking clock, dripping, tapping or beeping is prominent, often to build suspense.

Siren or alarm sounds are heard, such as police, ambulance or fire engine sirens, fire alarms, air raid sirens, emergency alert tones or alarm clocks.

Unexpected loud sounds that can startle or frighten viewers.

Scenes set underwater, which can be disorienting or claustrophobic for some viewers.

Offensive or vulgar language or gestures that can be disturbing or offensive.

Depictions of people screaming, which can be distressing or alarming.

A character is publicly embarrassed or humiliated, or the humor relies on awkward, cringe-inducing situations that can be hard to watch.

A handheld camera technique that can create a sense of disorientation or unease.

Additional content shown after the main credits.

The film, episode or season ends unresolved, often with characters left in danger.

A conclusion that evokes feelings of sadness or loss.

Depictions of characters revealing the truth about fictional or mythical figures, such as Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy, to children who believe in them. This can lead to disappointment, disillusionment, and a loss of innocence.

Sexual relationships between close family members.

Depictions of naked bodies.

A person engages in sexual intercourse for the first time.

A character masturbates or masturbation is clearly implied, including wet dreams.

Depictions of children in a sexual manner, including suggestive poses, clothing, or language.

A person is treated as a sexual object rather than a human being.

Depictions of bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, and masochism.

Depictions of sexual acts involving animals.

Depictions of sexual acts or behaviors.

Sexual assault on a male might be played of as funny or less serious than if the victim were a woman.

Someone who reports a rape or sexual assault is not believed by the authorities or the people around them.

A character is sexually assaulted or harassed.

A character is pressured, manipulated or coerced into sexual activity, or their boundaries and consent are ignored, even where it is not framed as assault.

People are bought, sold, transported or held against their will for sex, labor or other exploitation.

Pedophillia is shown or mentioned.

This trigger encompasses a broad range of parental abuse, including physical, emotional, and psychological harm. It can be deeply traumatic for survivors of child abuse and those who have witnessed or experienced parental dysfunction.

A teacher verbally, emotionally or physically abuses a student, including when it is played as a joke or shown as a positive.

Seeing abusers be forgiven or absolved of their actions can be very painful for abuse victims, particularly when the forgiveness is portrayed as something the victim "owes" to the abuser or the victim is portrayed as being bitter/ungrateful for things the abuser did for them/selfish/otherwise bad or in the wrong until they forgive the abuser.

This trigger depicts a cycle of violence where a victim of abuse becomes the perpetrator. It can be triggering for survivors of abuse who struggle with feelings of guilt or shame, or those who fear repeating the cycle.

This trigger specifically focuses on the abuse of children, which can be particularly disturbing and upsetting. It can be triggering for survivors of child abuse, those who work with children, and individuals who have a strong protective instinct towards children.

Many women are victims of physical violence and abuse. Women in media are often made into narrative props that get used as targets for violence, for shock value. This may overlap with some cases of other categories, but encompasses the broader range of situations where women are made into hapless victims of brutal treatment, for shock. Being able to know, beforehand, whether a piece of media includes this trope would be greatly beneficial to many women.

The story is told from the perspective of an abuser.

This trigger specifically refers to physical abuse involving a belt, which can be a particularly visceral form of violence. It can be triggering for survivors of physical abuse and those who have fears of bodily harm.

Someone says "good boy" or "good girl". Abusers often use the phrase to control or groom a victim, so hearing it can be a trigger for survivors even when it is said kindly or to an animal.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person is made to question their own sanity or perception of reality. This trigger can be distressing for survivors of emotional abuse and those who are particularly vulnerable to manipulation.

Stalking is a pattern of unwanted and intrusive behavior that can cause fear and anxiety. This trigger can be distressing for survivors of stalking and those who have experienced harassment or threats.

A character, usually a child, is spanked or otherwise physically punished, or such punishment is referred to.

This trigger encompasses a range of abusive behaviors within intimate relationships, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. It can be triggering for survivors of domestic violence and those who have witnessed or experienced unhealthy relationships.

An elderly person is abused, neglected, abandoned or made to suffer, including when it is played as a joke.

A character is emotionally, verbally or psychologically abused, for example through sustained insults, screaming, humiliation or manipulation.

A female character is struck forcefully on the face by an open hand.

A character is physically attacked and injured by another person who is aggressive and intimidating.

A character is unknowingly given a substance that alters their mental or physical state without their consent.

A character's head is forcibly submerged in water, preventing them from breathing.

A character is physically prevented from moving freely through the intentional use of force or physical barriers.

A character is robbed, mugged or held at gunpoint or knifepoint by a thief.

A character's mouth is blocked or covered, preventing them from speaking or breathing.

Someone breaks into or forces their way into a home, whether to rob or to harm the people inside.

Depictions of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Many people are killed at once in an attack, massacre or disaster, particularly when the deaths are shown in detail.

A building collapses on screen, often with people inside or nearby.

The world ends or is threatened with ending, or the story deals with apocalyptic themes such as doomsday, extinction or the collapse of civilization.

Depictions or discussion of historical or fictional genocide, ethnic cleansing or forced assimilation.

Scenes of war or military combat, including battles, bombardment and nuclear war.

Tsunamis as a result of earthquakes or any other phenomenon that kill people/destroy houses. Showing graphic images of people and places being washed away can be very triggering for me due to past experiences and threats of tsunamis.

Depictions of a car accident.

Loud noises made by vehicles, which can be startling or irritating.

Depictions of an airplane accident.

Depictions of a person being struck by a vehicle.

A person is struck or killed by a train.

Depictions of a person being submerged in water and unable to breathe.

A fire is shown, such as a house, building or wildfire, or someone deliberately sets one. This is about fire itself rather than a person being burned.

Depictions of a powerful explosion caused by nuclear energy.

Depictions of blood, violence, and bodily fluids.

Depictions of violence involving firearms.