2. Horror Movies are usually seen to have a certificate rating of either a ‘15’ or ‘18’ depending
of sub genres revealed with in the movie.Yet, some films classified under the ‘horror’ genre
can be passed as a ‘12’. A prime example of this, is ‘The Woman In Black’ (2012). According
to the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) guidelines, if the film showed 6 more
seconds of footage of the horror nature then the film would then have the classification of
‘15’.

3. - 12/12A means that no child under the age of 12 may see the film in the cinema unless
accompanied by somebody over the age of 18.
- the difference between a 12 and a 12A, is that a 12 can be seen without parental supervision
whilst a 12 must be seen with parental supervision.
- an occasional use of strong language (including f***) can be used in a 12/12A as long as it is
used. , moderate language may be used (ie bitch)
- any discriminative language is not tolerated.
- moderate use of violence is okay
- anti-social behaviour should not be endorsed

4. Guidelines say that no person under the age of 15 can view a film in the cinema and are unable
to rent/purchase .
15’s can include:
- frequent use of strong language (including f***)
- strong use of violence
- portrayal of sexual activity
- verbal references to sex
- brief scenes/ brief verbal references of sexual violence
- sexual nudity
- discriminatory language/behaviour
- drug taking

5. Nobody under the age of 18 can see the movie in cinema or buy/rent from any supplier.
To be classed as an 18 ,
18’s can include:
- unlimited use of strong language
- strong violence
- strong blood and gore
- portrayals of sexual violence
- scenes of a sexual nature
- strong horror
- discriminative language and behaviour
- Illegal substance use
- Nudity