Rating certificates

The above are film ratings which enable people of certain ages able to watch certain films. The certificates of films are considered necessary because it needs to be examined before it is released to the general public for showing. Certificates on films were needed because of the effect that they have for certain ages of people, this is because some films can have a stronger influence of words which can contaminate and disrupt the vulnerable minds of children.

The British Board of Film Classifications  is a non-government organisation and it is funded by the film industry. The bbfc is responsible for the national classification of films within the UK. This is also apart of the Video Recording Act 2010.





This is the Universal certificate which means that all ages are permitted to watch this film, and there is nothing unsuitable for children within the film of this certificate. This certificate means that children can watch this film without any supervision of a parent if desired. Some examples of films with this certificate are; Turbo and The Smurfs 2.

This is the certificate for Parental Guidance, which means that all ages can watch films with the certificate however some scenes might be inappropriate for younger children. The film may contain mild language and sex/drug references and this film might also contain moderate violence if it is justified by the context. Some examples of films with this certificate are; Wreck-it Ralph and The Sapphires.





This is the certificate is to state that films with this certificate is unsuitable for younger people. For those children who are under the age of 12 then they are permitted to watch the film with an accompanying adult, who must be at least 18 years of age, and they must be present with the child at all times during the film. However it is not recommended that children under the age of 12 to watch the film. Films within the category can contain some of the following mature scenes; discrimination, drugs, strong language and moderate violence, sex and nudity refernces. Sexual activity may be a brief and discretely portrayed within the film, whereas sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated by the film. Some of the examples of films within this category are; RED 2, Pacific Rim and Iron man 3.




This is the certificate was only introduced to the public in the year of 2002. 12A rated films are given the certificate of a 12 for the DVD version unless extra material has been added which would require a higher rating. Extra material can come in the form of extras and bonus scenes which could also include behind the scenes. No one under the age of 12 can buy a film or rent it out if the certificate is a 12. The content guidelines are the exact ones which are used for a 12A. Some examples of films which are under this certificate are; Les Miserables and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.





Only those who are over the age of 15 are allowed to watch this film within the cinema. No-one who is under this age wont be admitted to watch the film, as well as anyone who under the age of 15 may buy or rent a film which has this certificate.  Films within this category can consist of adult themes, harmful drugs and their consequences, consistent strong language, strong use of violence and strong sex references, and longer scenes of nudity without any graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence can be shown if it is discrete and justified why it is used through the context. Some examples of films within this category are;  The Heat and Mama.




This certificates state that only adults are permitted to watch these films. No one under the age of 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated film, or watch the film within the cinema. FIlms within this category do not have a limit on the amount of bad language that is used throughout the film. Hard drugs are generally allowed within the film along side the explicit sex references along with detailed and graphic sexual activity are allowed.  Scenes of strong and real sex might be permitted if it is justified within the context. Very gory and brutal violence is usually permitted throughout the film.  Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is sexually graphic. Some of the examples that are within this category are; Django Unchained and Evil Dead.



 Our trailer will be the certificate 15 because our film consists of a terrifying experience for some younger and not yet developed people.  It is also a 15 because the plot and genre might cause distress to the younger audience so the appropriate target audience is 15 and over.