Age restrictions

The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed in 1984.

CinemaThe British Board of Film Censors was set up in 1912 by the film industry as an independent body to bring a degree of uniformity to the classification of film nationally. Statutory powers on film remain with the local councils, which may overrule any of the BBFC’s decisions, passing films we reject, banning films we have passed, and even waiving cuts, instituting new ones, or altering categories for films exhibited under their own licensing jurisdiction.In order to protect children from unsuitable and even harmful content in films and videos and to give consumers information they might need about a particular film or video before deciding whether or not to view it, the BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This independent scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest possible level of protection and empowerment.

We watch films and videos all the way through and award an age rating and insight to each one. We reach an age rating by applying the standards and criteria contained in our Classification Guidelines which can be downloaded below.

Age restrictions

The bbfc uses the following categories to regulate there films under their law:

12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (e.g. someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them.

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.

Age restrictions

Scream (1996)Release Date: 2 May 1997

Budget:$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:$103,046,663

Friday the 13th (1980) Release Date:9 May 1980Budget:$550,000Gross:$37,465,200

The evil dead (1981)Release Date:9 May 1980Budget:$550,000Gross:$37,465,200

The cabin in the woods (2012)Release Date: 13 April 2012 Budget:$30,000,000 Gross:$42,043,633

The grudge (2004)Release Date: 5 November 2004 Budget:$10,000,000 Release:$110,359,362

Orphan (2009)Release Date: 7 August 2009 Budget:$20,000,000gross:$41,573,740

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Questions for my survey

Who is your favourite horror villain? (ghost face, Michael Myers, Freddie cooger, Jason)

What is your most suitable horror location?(cabins, woods , house)

What’s your favourite weapon in a horror movie? What’s your favourite horror? Are you male or female? What do you find most scary about horror? How do you watch your horror movies(e.g. download,

stream, DVD) Are you currently in education or part time job How much income do you receive? Do you prefer watching your horror movie in 3D or 2D?

Results for my survey

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are you male or female

This survey analysis shows me that the highest member of gender groups interested in horror movies are male dominated. This displays that my horror movie should be aimed at a male audience increasing blood and gore however the chart also shows that females are also highly interested in horror movies which infers this genre may also be highly regarded to them as a norm watching it with friends every week.

Results for my survey

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This question asked my audience what their favourite Slasher villain is. Again my audience stuck to their viewpoint on conventions characters and picked Freddie cruger and Michael Myers both films are classic horrors and is important I do similar characters to them to please my audience in my Slasher movie/film.

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This question asked about the audiences favourite horror location it showed that many of the audience were interested with convential location such as woods as you can see cabins and woods are rated highest. This dis[plays conventional horror locations are still much popular than new psychologically horror movies which puts my main focus on making my location within the woods.

Results for my survey

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Are you currently in educa-tion or have a part time job

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What is you favourite hoprror weapon

The axe and the chainsaw wins the vote on the best horror weapon to use, the chainsaw used in many conventional movies such as Texas chainsaw massacre puts this into place within this genre. The axe is also shown to be joint highest also a conventional weapon which has been popular with my audience

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How do you watch horror movies

How do you watch horror movies

The majority of my audience put online streaming and downloading on the top of the list for movie consumptions. This may be because they are young and still in education as well as having a low personal income. This may mean illegal downloading of movies may be present and cinema may be too expensive constantly so the ticket prices should be decreased.

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