This movie does not contain blood or gore; however, there are some dark and disturbing elements. Its plot focuses on an old man trying to kill children.

At the beginning of the movie it is implied that two people died in a burning house; the death is discussed throughout the movie.

An old man is abusive towards three children and puts them in peril throughout the movie. Sometimes this is portrayed comedically with the man speaking in exaggerated and silly ways, true Jim Carrey style.

The back of a dead body sitting in a chair can be seen.

An old man makes several attempts to kill people including children (and successfully kills one man and allows a woman to die).

An old man violently slaps a young boy.

An old man blackmails a young girl, saying that he will kill her baby sister if she doesn't go through with marrying him.

Count Olaf says: "Damn it."

Count Olaf mentions a Hen's Arse.

Some alcohol and tobacco consumption.

A spitoon is used as a makeshift cooking pot.

Carnivorous leeches attack a small wooden rowboat. Being leeches, they are not frightening, but they have sharp teeth.