The BBFC (British board of Film classification) are a highly expert and experienced regulator of the moving image world. They serve a social function within society which is to advise and protect viewers from harmful moving images/films/movies.The BBFC provide public information that empowers them and parents to make appropriate viewing decisions for themselves and those in their care. They developed a systematic way of rating films for different ages.
The age certificates...
U(UNIVERSAL)
PG (PARENTAL GUIDANCE)
12&12A
15
18
Thriller age ratingsThriller film age ratings vary from 12 and upwards depending on its use and display on things such as drugs, illegal acts, portrayals of sex or violence. Most thriller films are rated at 15 as they usually contain violence and which may harm kids younger than 15, however there have been exceptions within the industry, such as, the film Spiderman which was labelled a 12A even though it shows fighting scenes that may harm a 12 year old. This in turn was why the rating 12A was formed, so that parents were able to go with their 12 year old children and see if the film is suitable for them to watch.
Good discussion on the BBFC. The different age ratings are discussed well and you comment on the age rating of thrillers well with some discussion on content.
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-what certificate would you give your thriller film and why?