2. British Board of Film Censors is an organisation funded
by the film industry that is responsible for the age
certificates for films in the UK.
Movies are certified so everyone can enjoy a movie knowing what
it will contain so they can avoid being offended or caused any form
of psychological harm e.g. being scared. It is also a good idea
because parents can control what their children see so they’re not
witnessing any content, such as sex or horror, that the parent sees
to be inappropriate for the child's age.

3. Universal
“All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.”
Parental Guidance
“All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for young
children. May contain mild language and sex/drugs references. May
contain moderate violence if justified by context (e.g. fantasy).”

4. 12A
“Films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people. Those
aged under 12 years are only admitted if accompanied by an adult. Films under this
category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words,
infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual
activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly
indicated.”
12
“Home media only since 2002. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12-rated
VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. The content guidelines are identical to those
used for the 12A certificate.”

5. 15
“Nobody younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD
or game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category
can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and limited use of
very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without
graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail.
Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.”
The Wolfman, 2010
Ben Talbot is confronted by an unknown creature in the Blackmoor woods. He tries to
escape, but is attacked, chased and killed by the beast.
Wolf, 1994
Will Randall is bitten by a wolf while driving home through Vermont.
Underworld, 2003
For generations, a secret war has raged between vampires and Lycans, an ancient
species of werewolf.

6. 18
“Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD
or game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category do
not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally
allowed, and explicit sex references along with detailed sexual activity are also
allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context. Very
strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted. Strong sexual violence is
permitted unless it is eroticised or excessively graphic.”
An American Werewolf In London, 1981
An American backpacker is mauled by a werewolf on the Yorkshire moors, turning into a
beast himself while he convalesces in London.
The Howling, 1981
A Los Angeles television news anchor is being stalked by a serial murderer.
Silver Bullet, 1985
A rocky relationship changes after a series of murders in their small rural town of Tarker's
Mills, Maine.