Certificate Research

UU means universal this suggests a U film is suitable for an audience that is four and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child. A U film can explore a wide range of themes as long as it is appropriate
for a young audience. This doesn't mean that all films rated U are children's films.


PGPG stands for Parental Guidance, this means a film is suitable for general viewing, although a few scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should be targeted for a child aged around eight or older. Parents should decide whether the content is appropriate to show children under this age. PG certificate means that nothing should upset a child eight or over.

12A
12A means 12 Accompanied/ Advisory this is suitable for those aged 12 and older they are also suitable for those under 12, but only if they are accompanied by an adult. 12A requires an adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. Accompanied viewing cannot be enforced in the home, so the 12 certificate remains for DVD/Blue-ray, rather than the 12A.

12
A 12 is suitable for people who are aged 12 and older.The themes may be have to be suitable for young teenagers. The use of strong language is quite rare considering it is for young teenagers. Sexual context is allowed but has to be very brief and discreet.

15
Suitable for people who are 15 and older. All themes are allowed, provided the treatment is suitable for 15 year old. 15 films may include the following, Strong violence, frequent strong language, sexual activity and nudity.

18
An 18 is suitable for anyone older than 18 it will contain, strong violence, sexual activity, strong language, blood and gore and strong horror which would not be suitable for people under the age of 18. When watching this film in a cinema you will have to provide a valid ID as scenes may be upsetting for anyone under this age.


From researching this we have decided that a 15 is the most appropriate rating for our film opening because its apart of the horror genre. The majority of horror films are rated either 15 or 18 as the scene may be upsetting for anyone below this age. Also as our film will include violence, and a small amount of gore it would be unsettling for anyone below the age of 15.