Classification

-Universal, there is nothing unsuitable for children. Films under this category should not upset children over 4.
-Parental guidance, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.

-Ages 12 and over, films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people. Films in this category may include infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity, and moderate violence.

-Ages 15 and over, films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong words, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and mild non-detailed sex activity.
-Ages 18 and over,  films under this category do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed

British Board of Film Classification

All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation.

 

After researching into classifications on bbfc I’ve decided to make my film “The woodland massacre” a 15, as I plan to include violence, nudity, sex, bad language and horror. Bbfc say…

“Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury.

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail.

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail.

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’).

Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.”

I believe these quotes justify my decision to make my film a 15. Also I carried out some more research and looked at existing successful teen horror films such as: Jeepers Creepers scream 3, and the more recent sorority row. These films all carry the same classification. 15. It makes sense to be influenced by these films as they were all successful with e teenage audience, obviously another clear reason for making my film a 15 is that its targeted at 15 and just above year olds.