Films are rated by the BBFC (British Board Of Film Classification), the majority of thrillers are have the age certificate of 15 and 18, this is usually because some of the footage is either not appropriate for people below these ages. In films with an 18 certificate the scenes within the film are more likely to contain extreme violence, or scenes of a sexual nature. Rating the films these means that only people aged 15 and above can watch and rent a 15 movie and only people aged 18 and above can watch and rent a 18 movie and no one younger. Although this may be films may receive a different rating when they are released on DVD.
- Universal- There is nothing unsuitable for children, the film should be suitabe for audiences aged 4 and up.
- General viewing though some scenes may be unsuitable for young viewers, therfor parents are advised to accompany younger children to view.
- Suitable for those aged 12 and over though some scenes may be unsuitable for viewers under 12. This certificate only exsists in cinemas and no one younger than 12 may see a 12A rated film unless accompanied by an adult.
- The 12 criteria is the same for 12A.
- Suitable for 15 years and over, no one under the age of 15 may see a 15 film in the cinema.
- Only suitable for adults, no one under the age of 18 may see an 18 film in the cinema.
- Are to be shown in specially licensed cinemas or licensed sex shops and only to those aged 18 and above. It is a legally restricted classification due to it's explicit sexual or fetish material using adults.
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