Bbfc media

British Board Of Film classification

Films are given ratings to distinguish what age groups are suitable to watch a curtain film due to the films contents, Violence, sexual nature and language are the main things looked at to help BBFC rate a film

The difference between 15 and 18 film ratings

There are many characteristic's of a film that make it 15 rated :

Drugs: Drugs can be shown in a 15 rated film but most not promote the use of any drugs, if more dangerous substances are miss used in the film it is more likely to be 18 rated

Discrimination: The film must not contain racial abuse or discrimination in any form, from language and behavior

Horror: have a strong threat or menace in them along as the threat is not sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable Behaviour: dangerous acts that could lead to suicide must not be advertised, neither should easily accessed weapons, Incase imitated.

Nudity: Nudity is prohibited in 15 rated films but it must not be full frontal nudity with strong detail

Language: Language can be acceptable even the strongest language but only if it is used in a good context. This language may not be used if it is aggressive and repetitive without a valid point or use of the language

Violence : It is allowed to be strong but should not not show the infliction of pain or injury. Strong gory images are not acceptable nor is strong sadistic or sexualised violence. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet.

Theme: No theme is disallowed as long as it is portrayed in a suitable way.

Sex: Sexual activity can be shown with minor detail and strong sexual refferances are allowed.

Why are 18 rated films given this curtain rating

An 18 film is not very strict and the only things which are considered too much for this rating are;

Pornographic images and scenes that cannot be justified by context.If the material is in breach of criminal law, or has been created through a criminal offence. When harm could be inflicted onto people because of the film. Sexualised violence, drug use or violent acts that could cause harm to public health or morals.

Our film and it’s certificate.

Our film will be a 15, as there will be alcohol & drug use, use of bad language hints of violence but not actual physical scenes of violence.

This film will appeal to a teenage audience as it features teenagers having a party. It will also appeal to an adult audience as one of the protagonists will be a middle aged journalist, so that people can relate to him. This will appeal to horror fans also as there is a lot of mystery throughout, like the outcome of the beginning scene and weather the girl dies, and who exactly the murderer her. This will create an enigma.

This is Mark Lowther, he is 24 years old and enjoys watching horror films. He often spends time with his friends and would be able to relate to the teenaged protagonists of the film. He is also working and very mature, so although he is not middle-aged, he could still relate to the journalist, the middle-aged protagonist of the film. He enjoys horror films with an enigma in them, and would like this film as there is a lot of mystery.