Film Classifications
A ‘U’ certified film is suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. I don’t think this will be suitable for a thriller, because it is for an older audience because it may contain violence, swearing and dark storylines.
A PG certified film is for general viewing, but may have scenes unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children. I again don’t think this would be suitable because of the reasons above.
Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them. I think a 12 is suitable for some thrillers, but not for ours because it will have some violent murder scenes I think 12 years olds may be offended by.
No-one younger than 15 years old may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. A 15 certified film can have moderate sex and violence scenes, I think this would be the most suitable for out thriller, because 15 being the youngest age is suitable and will attract a more adult audience. This is the certification we have chosen to use.
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema and No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work. I think this certification is too high for out thriller because we want it to have a wide audience so all can be entertained and enjoy it.
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