Analysis of BBFC and film classification

What is the BBFC?

British Board of Film Classification- this is the UK’S regulator of film and video it provides age ratings such as U, PG and 12A as they have the legal power to rate movies.

What is  U rating?

A U film is suitable for audiences aged four years and over they usually have a positive mindset and don’t contain threat or violence.

What is a PG rating?

Parental guidance. General viewing however some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch it. Most suitable for a child aged eight or older.

What is a 12A rating?

Only used for films in a cinema. Suitable for children ages 12 or over. However children younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult

What is a 15 rating?

No one younger than 15 can see the film in cinema. Or rent or buy a DVD. May have violent scenes, drug scenes or sexual activity.

What is a 18 rating?

Suitable for adults only, no one younger than 18 can watch an 18 in cinema or rent or buy a DVD. This is because it could contain sex education, sex works, criminal law and extreme violence.

From this I would say my film is a 12 because although it has some scenes of horror, it is not up to a level where someone would be critically scared who is 12 or above. My movie also isn’t very complicated so a 12 year old would understand what is going on.