CERTIFICATE RATINGS: THE BBFC The BBFC(British board of film classification) is a non governmental body which has classified cinema films even during 1912 and DVD’s/videos after the 1984 recording act was passed. The BBFC has the right to rate the movies and ensure if they are allowed to be watched within the UK.

Certificate Ratings The universal symbol ‘U’ is rated for children 4+. significant issues like; drugs, sex, violence, nudity and inimitable behaviour are not acceptable as they would influence young kids in a negative way. although, the reaction of the child is unpredictable.

The parental guidance ‘PG’ system is suitable for children 8+. PG would include mild issues like kissing but drugs, sex, violence & nudity are not allowed as they still have bad influences towards kids.

12a is rated for 12+ and it contains a moderate amounts of issues like kissing, smoking & mild violence. Mild language like ‘crap’ or ‘shit’ maybe be passed in a 12a film but parents may find 12a movies inappropriate.

15 rated movies are not allowed for kids(only people aged 15+). A 15 rated movie consists of moderate violence, mild nudity, strong language, taking of drugs and discriminating behaviour.

18 is rated only for adults 18+. There are no prohibited theme and they are acceptable as long as it is not illegal or no one is harmed. 18 rated film include strong violence, language, sex/nudity, discrimination and drugs.

R18 rated films contain very strong pornographic themes and strong fetishes that can only be shown in a special licensed cinema and sex shops.

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Looking at the certificate ratings has shown me that; a thriller would most likely be a 15 rated to 18 rated film.Compared to a 18 rated film; a thriller could rated a 15 as some thrillers like ‘the visit’ contain moderate amount of issues like mild nudity, violence, discrimination and drugs. However some thrillers like ‘Limitless’ are rated 18 as it contains strong language, nudity and sex (the movie mostly focuses on drugs). Thrillers cannot be under any rate from 15R as they can offensive and a bad influence towards young children. I will make my thriller opening which is suitable for 15+ so it will be a 15 rated opening.

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