Horror Movie Production

Research into certification

We decided our horror film would be rated 15, as it does involve strong threat, dangerous behaviour and violence. It is important to follow strict rules for this certification so it is suitable for the age rating. For further research, I have looked at certifications on the site: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/ which would inform me to what I can and cannot include in my film trailer.

'12' and '12A'
- Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
- Moderate physical and psycholofical threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
- Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which can be copied. Easily accessible weapons should be not glamorised.
- Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language must be infrequent.
- Thre should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context.
- Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed.

'15'

- The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
- Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
- Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
- Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain and injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable.
- Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikey to be acceptable.

'18'


- Suitable only for adults
- Detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use.
- More explicit images of secual activity which cannot be justified by context.

Looking at the certifications, I have chosen to stick to the rating of 15, as our horror film trailer consists of dangerous behaviour but it does not dwell on detail which could be copied. Our trailer also consists of strong threat and menace but it is not sadistic. We have decided to not use aggressive or abusive language in our horror film.