Choosing a Certificate for 'Se7en Devils' - Classifications for Horror Films
Most horror films receive a rating of 15 or 18, because of the gory and violent nature of the content, and the level of threat contained in the narrative. Occasionally, a horror film will receive a 12A certificate, for example 'The Woman in Black' (after receiving cuts) and the 2006 remake of 'The Wicker Man', but this is rare.
Below are links to each of the potential classifications for films from the horror genre, with pros and cons for a film from the horror genre receiving each certificate.
Pros: Means that a wider range of people can see the film (even those under 12 as long as they are accompanied by an adult), generating more revenue for the producers.
Cons: Suggests that the film may not be as dark, scary, threatening as audiences of horror films might expect, therefore turning horror fans off from seeing it.
Pros: The content is likely to be scary and threatening, and will therefore please horror fans. Reaches a wider audience than if the film had received the more restrictive certificate of 18.
Cons: The film is restricted to a smaller audience than a 12A certificate. The content may not be explicit or scary enough for horror fans, compared to a film receiving an 18 certificate.
Pros: Indicates to the audience that the content is very dark and scary, and only suitable for adults.
Cons: Marginalises the amount of viewers that can see the film, possibly decreasing potential revenue.
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