As our horror film is to be classified a 15, i need to know what is allowed in a 15 certified film. I used the website www.bbfc.co.uk to look at what is acceptable in one of these films, and what is seen as unappropriate for this certification.
Discrimination - The work as a whole must encourage discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs - They may use these, but as a whole they must not be promoting drug use, and drugs that are easily accessable such as solvents are unlikely to be allowed.
Horror & Violence- Strong threat and violence is permitted unless it is sadistic or sexualised. The violence may be strong but must not dwell on injury.
Imitable behaviour - Dangerous behaviour such as self-harming or suicide should not be used with too much detail and should not be dwelled on to prevent it being copied.
Language - Strong language is frequently allowed, and the strongest language may sometimes be allowed if it is used in context. Repetitive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be permitted.
Nudity & Sex - Nudity may be allowed but without strong detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed if there is no strong detail. The strongest details are unlikely to be allowed unless it is justified by the context.
Theme - All themes are allowed as long as they are acceptable to be viewed to 15 year olds.
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