One might expect Tim Burton’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” to be a fantastical mix-up between “Alice in Wonderland” and “X-Men.” What you might not expect is the film’s more sinister elements complete with spooky, mask-wearing twins, Slenderman monsters and a macabre fascination with eyeballs. With all things considered, “Miss Peregrine’s” ranks some were between a B+ and an A-.

The story begins with Jacob (Asa Butterfield), a lackluster teen in sunny Florida. He leads an uneventful life until the bizarre death of his grandfather. Later, Jacob receives cryptic clues that point him to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a special boarding house Jacob’s grandfather told stories of growing up in. Seeking answers and closure, Jacob sets off to a not so sunny Welsh island with an unsupportive father in tow. Jacob soon finds that all is not well in this peculiar world. There are bad guys with blank white eyes that make them not the most photogenic of people. They are accompanied by terrifying monsters whose first appearance will make you gasp, “What the [insert expletive here] is that!” There is more to this dark and sometimes incredibly confusing story, but the less you know in advance the better.

One striking thing about this movie is how moody it can be. Scenes range from light and colorful to dark and decrepit. All the while, the film has an underlying feeling of trademark Burton brand weirdness including an airbag of a young woman, a super-strong tyke and an invisible boy. One moment, you are plunged in a world where strange is the norm. The next minute, chills run along your back as you feel something terrible is lurking in the fog.

Keep in mind that though this movie looks like a perfect family-friendly film, it will probably be too much for younger children. There were also two scenes in particular that are definitely not for people sensitive about eyeballs and eye sockets. If your child or younger sibling is not a fan of jumpscares or monsters, then please do not force them to see this movie. You’ll probably give them nightmares.