Under the rating of a 15 no theme is prohibited as long as it is appropriate for people aged 15 and over. This allows us to use all elements of sub genres for the plot as well as a more matured one.
The sequence can include;
- strong violence
- frequent strong language
- portrayals of sexual activity
- strong verbal references to sex
- sexual nudity
- brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
- discriminatory language or behaviour
- drug taking
Many thriller films are rated 15 because the rating allows for a strong threat and scenes of violence however particularly gory scenes are likely to not be permitted.
12 and 12A means the film is appropriate viewing for anyone aged 12 or over however if the film has an overall dark or unsettling tone the rating may become a 12A meaning people younger than 12 must be accompanied by someone elder than 18 however discretion is still advised and it is up to the accompanying adult to decide whether is appropriate for the person they accompany.
Language can be moderate and strong as long as it is infrequent.
Scenes of violent are acceptable if they do not dwell on particular elements of it and are justifiable by the films context. Weapons which are easily accessible most not be glamourised in any way.
Some thriller films are given a 12 or 12A rating as long as scenes of physical and psychological threat are moderate, not sustained and not too frequent.
Although PG rated films tend to be films made for young children not all are aimed at young children as displayed by some of the above films the PG rating means that there are no extended scenes of distress so a child could watch it but this does not necessarily mean they would want too.
Some thriller films are rated PG or PG 13 but rarely.
Joseph Power
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