The BBFC

 

The BBC is the British board of film classification, they are in charge of the regulation of films and the age rating, as well as that, they are in charge of setting the rules that control a certain set of products in a film industry. This includes what is allowed to be in a film and what isn't. The public are able to complain or talk to the BBC if they have an issue or are unhappy with the films content. This means that films or movies in the cinema are not allowed to be exposed to the public if they haven't received an age classification. These ratings include 6 different ratings:

The things in which are considered when classifying the age of a film are: 

• violence
• obscene language
• sex or nudity
• self harm
• criminal activity/dangerous behaviour
• lighting
• drugs
• alcohol
• even children acting within films

This will also look into the context of the film. If the film is either realistic, fantasy based or animated this means that these type of films are often allowed to include RI8+ more violence and get a lower age rating as audiences are able to identify that this isn't real, this is due to what is believed by the BBIC. This includes having to look into INC-17 the way ideas are presented within films and how these are dealt with, For example if a film includes the use of drugs and it is presented in a sensible fashion, then a PG-13 film might be given a lower film certificate. Where as if it is presented as fun and no consequences to it (unrealistic) then a film will be given a much higher film certificate, When it comes to violence and the way they look at it, they have to investigate it in a detailed way. There is a lot more that is considered but this is a few of the most important ones, for example they have to ask why there is violence/ is it self defence/ what harm or injuries were caused/ is the violence enjoyed.

Our movies age rating is a 15, this has been inferred by looking at similar movies to our idea. The movies that are similar to our opening scene include the movie Wrong Turn and the Scream movie trilogy, although these are both 18s our opening scene is a lot less violent. Our target audience would be towards anyone over the age of 15 that enjoys horror, this is very broad but when it comes to horror movies, a horror enjoyer can be anyone of age.