Age Rating

Our Age Rating: 12A

The age rating for our film will be a 12A as  it has scary themes within, but is not a classic horror films. It also has no direct violence, swearing or sexual themes. However, it has scary tension when Cara believes that there may be a serial killer outside, and so children under the age of twelve would be safer accompanied by an adult in case they find the scenes too scary to watch. With the sin mind, we give our film a 12A rating as we want it to be available to as many people as possible without it being too inappropriate for it's audience.

What is the difference between 12 and 12A?

When a film is released in cinemas (during it's theatrical window), if it is only appropriate for people over 12 years of age, it can either be given a 12 or a 12A certificate. If a film is given a 12 certificate on cinematic release, the content of the film can only be viewed strictly by people over the age of 12 years. According to the BBFC classification guidelines a 12 film:

- Should not glamourise or provide instructional details on the misuse of drugs
- Should not promote dangerous behavour that children may imitate
- Should only use strong language to a moderate level
- Should only contain breif nudity, if any
- Should only portray sexual activity breifly
- Should only contain moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences
- Should only contain moderate violence (sexual violence should be implied and not explicit and should only be used in a suitable context)

If a film is given a 12A certificate upon cinematic release, it shouldnt be viewed by anyone under the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult. The BBFC also advises that parents should make sure to look into a 12A film before taking anyone under the age of 12 to see it.