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Film Classification
Every film, DVD, video, advert or game that is shown or played in the UK has to be classified by the BBFC.
There are eight different categories into which the films can be put:
U stands for universal, this means the film is not only suitable for all ages, but it would also be enjoyable for all ages, young and old. Although the films are suitable for everyone, they tend to be aimed at 4 year olds and above. No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children. Horror scenes are only allowed if they end well and are mild and brief so as not to make a young child anxious. Kissing is allowed but not sexual content further than that would be accepted other than a mild reference such as 'making love'
Uc means the film is suitable for all ages, but is specifically aimed at pre school children.
A PG film is a film classified as suitable for young children, as long as the parents are aware of the content and are okay with it, hence the name 'parental guidance'. A PG might contain mild language and brief references to sex but won't show any sexual content, only natural nudity is allowed. Only mild violence and with out detail is allowed, and it has to be within context (e.g. comedy, fantasy, history) As long as they are innocuous or sending out an anti drugs message, references to illegal drug using is allowed.
12 and 12As fall under the same categories. No one under the age of 12 can see a 12a film without an accompanying adult, and are advised not to see the film at all. Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and seen as negative, any glamorising of illegal drug use would not be allowed. any details on how to get hold of/use drugs would also be banned. Moderate physical and psychological threat is allowed as long the scenes are short and infrequent. Strong language such as 'fuck' is permitted if infrequent. Brief, discreet sexual content is allowed but would not be allowed further than what is suitable for young teenagers, and crude references would be unacceptable. Moderate violence is allowed as long as it does not go into detail or focus on damage done to a person (e.g. injuries or blood). Sexual violence is allowed if brief and greatly justified by context.
A 12a thriller I have researched:
15s are only suitable for someone age 15 or older. Drug taking is allowed as long as it doesn't encourage the use of illegal drugs and the use of highly accessible drugs such a solvents or aerosols is not shown. Strong threat and menace are allowed as long as they are not of a sexual or sadistic nature. Such threat and menace is show in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
Nudity is allowed in a sexual content but there can't be detail, hence why in the opening scene the man and the woman are in their underwear rather than fully naked. However nudity is not restricted in a educational or non-sexual manner, which is why the shower scene is allowed in Psycho. Sexual activity is allowed without too much detail and strong reference are unlikely to be allowed. Violence can be strong as long as it doesn't focus on pain actually being inflicted or go into the detail on the injury. References to sexual violence must be very reserved and be justified by context.
18s are only suitable for adults. There aren't many guide lines for 18s as at that any viewers are adults and have the free will to watch what they like, and are unlikely to be negatively influenced by the film. Material might be removed if it is a breech of the criminal law, or if it could be seen as harmful to a viewer's morals. for example if content was to glamorize or eroticise sexual violence or assault. explicit sexual content that cannot be justified by context is not allowed and is classed as a 'sex work'.
Well known thriller 18s:
Uc means the film is suitable for all ages, but is specifically aimed at pre school children.
A PG film is a film classified as suitable for young children, as long as the parents are aware of the content and are okay with it, hence the name 'parental guidance'. A PG might contain mild language and brief references to sex but won't show any sexual content, only natural nudity is allowed. Only mild violence and with out detail is allowed, and it has to be within context (e.g. comedy, fantasy, history) As long as they are innocuous or sending out an anti drugs message, references to illegal drug using is allowed.
12 and 12As fall under the same categories. No one under the age of 12 can see a 12a film without an accompanying adult, and are advised not to see the film at all. Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and seen as negative, any glamorising of illegal drug use would not be allowed. any details on how to get hold of/use drugs would also be banned. Moderate physical and psychological threat is allowed as long the scenes are short and infrequent. Strong language such as 'fuck' is permitted if infrequent. Brief, discreet sexual content is allowed but would not be allowed further than what is suitable for young teenagers, and crude references would be unacceptable. Moderate violence is allowed as long as it does not go into detail or focus on damage done to a person (e.g. injuries or blood). Sexual violence is allowed if brief and greatly justified by context.
A 12a thriller I have researched:
15s are only suitable for someone age 15 or older. Drug taking is allowed as long as it doesn't encourage the use of illegal drugs and the use of highly accessible drugs such a solvents or aerosols is not shown. Strong threat and menace are allowed as long as they are not of a sexual or sadistic nature. Such threat and menace is show in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
18s are only suitable for adults. There aren't many guide lines for 18s as at that any viewers are adults and have the free will to watch what they like, and are unlikely to be negatively influenced by the film. Material might be removed if it is a breech of the criminal law, or if it could be seen as harmful to a viewer's morals. for example if content was to glamorize or eroticise sexual violence or assault. explicit sexual content that cannot be justified by context is not allowed and is classed as a 'sex work'.
Well known thriller 18s:
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