KH - BBFC film Ratings

BBFC classifications

 Examiners for the BBFC classify films for theatrical release using guidelines. The examiners look at the following issues:

• discrimination
• drugs
• horror
• sex
• nudity
• language
• imitable behaviour
• sexual violence
• violence
• theme
• context
• tone
• impact on audiences feelings
• format e.g. DVDs create a higher risk of underage viewing.

We have rated our film as a 15. This is because there is a strong theme 

of stalking and violence. The BBFC guidelines for a 15 classification allows the following to appear in films:

• strong violence
• frequent strong language
• portrayals of sexual activity
• strong verbal references to sex
• sexual nudity
• brief scenees of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
• discriminatory language or behaviour
• drug taking

A 15 classification allows for strong violence, which is what appears in our opening when the scream queen is killed. We felt this rating was appropriate.