The BBFC is a non-governmental organization responsible for classifying and censoring films released in UK cinemas and home video. It aims to be impartial and is funded through fees paid by film companies. The BBFC assigns age ratings to films based on factors like sex, violence, and substance use. Ratings include U, PG, 12A, 15, 18, and R18. The BBFC must abide by laws such as the Obscene Publications Act and Video Recordings Act when classifying films. Notable films that were initially banned but later released with cuts include Cannibal Holocaust, The Exorcist, and Straw Dogs. The Descent received an 18 rating for its graphic violence, though it