BBFC Rating Research

I have decided to research the BBFC film ratings in order to place my teaser trailer in the appropriate category.  I have read through the latest guidelines on the website and have come up with these key points for each category.

PG

“Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed if justified by its content (for example history, comedy or fantasy)”

“Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense”

12 / 12A

“Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the content.”

“Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.”

15

“Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.”

“Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.”

“Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable.”

After reading these guidelines, I have come to the decision that my teaser trailer should be rated a 15 as throughout the film (if it were to be made) there would be the strong threat from the stalker, dangerous behaviour displayed when the female character is shot - however, the film would not dwell on the death - only showing brief footage of the gory image. And, as the weapon is not shown, I would not deem the weapon to be glamorized.