1. British Board Of Film classification
Films are given ratings to distinguish what age groups are suitable to watch a
curtain film due to the films contents, Violence, sexual nature and language are
the main things looked at to help BBFC rate a film

2. The difference between 15 and 18 film
ratings
There are many characteristic's of a film that make it 15 rated :
Drugs: Drugs can be shown in a 15 rated film but most not promote the use of
any drugs, if more dangerous substances are miss used in the film it is more
likely to be 18 rated
Horror: have a strong threat or menace in them along as the threat is not
sadistic or sexualised.
Discrimination: The film must not contain racial abuse or discrimination in any
form, from language and behavior
Imitable Behaviour: dangerous acts that could lead to suicide must not be advertised, neither should easily
accessed weapons, Incase imitated.
Nudity: Nudity is prohibited in 15 rated films but it must not be full frontal nudity with strong detail
Language: Language can be acceptable even the strongest language but only if it is used in a good context.
This language may not be used if it is aggressive and repetitive without a valid point or use of the language
Violence : It is allowed to be strong but should not not show the infliction of pain or injury. Strong gory
images are not acceptable nor is strong sadistic or sexualised violence. There may be detailed verbal
references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet.
Theme: No theme is disallowed as long as it is portrayed in a suitable way.
Sex: Sexual activity can be shown with minor detail and strong sexual refferances are allowed.

3. Why are 18 rated films given this curtain rating
An 18 film is not very strict and the only things which are
considered too much for this rating are;
Pornographic images and scenes that cannot be justified by
context.
If the material is in breach of criminal law, or has been
created through a criminal offence.
When harm could be inflicted onto people because of the
film. Sexualised violence, drug use or violent acts that could
cause harm to public health or morals.

4. Our film and it’s certificate.
Our film will be a 15, as there will be alcohol & drug use, use of bad language hints of
violence but not actual physical scenes of violence.
This film will appeal to a teenage audience as it features teenagers having a party. It
will also appeal to an adult audience as one of the protagonists will be a middle aged
journalist, so that people can relate to him. This will appeal to horror fans also as
there is a lot of mystery throughout, like the outcome of the beginning scene and
weather the girl dies, and who exactly the murderer her. This will create an enigma.

5. This is Mark Lowther, he is 24 years old and enjoys watching horror films.
He often spends time with his friends and would be able to relate to the
teenaged protagonists of the film. He is also working and very mature, so
although he is not middle-aged, he could still relate to the journalist, the
middle-aged protagonist of the film. He enjoys horror films with an
enigma in them, and would like this film as there is a lot of mystery.