12-P2-31 BBFC Classification Analysis

For our thriller opening, we have decided to classify it as a 15, we considered it as an 18 however, by doing so our audience size will reduce greatly, and also without a true need for the conventions of 18 classified film we decided to use the conventions of a 15, these include: 

Discrimination
The work as a whole would not endorse discrimination, like racism, as it would encourage 15+ to use it.

Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not
promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily
accessible and highly dangerous substances would not be acceptable, for instance, aerosols and solvents.

Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example,
‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be
acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated
use of the strongest language would not be allowed.

Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without
strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a
non-sexual or educational context.

Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed, but without strong detail.
There might be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour,

but the strongest references would have to be justified by the context. Films whose main purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme
No theme is prohibited. However it must be appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also
unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence
but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification. Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic
or sexualised. Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and
self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be
copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.