15 Certificate film

[Danni79]

I have just been to see Final Destination 3 and I am sorry I honestly am not old and stuffy but I cannot believe this was rated a 15!! I have seen alot of horror films but this was blatently horrifically gory.......it got me thinking if this is a 15 what on earth does an 18 have in it?? is there anyone else out there that think the censors have gone mental??

[Greedyfly]

Certificates are given through certain 'checklists' I guess.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/c_15.php

The guidlines are above, I do agree that films do seem less restricted these days but at the same time we see alot more simular things in the media these days.

[Danni79]

Thanks, but reading that makes me think that the person who gave this one its certificate forgot to read it!!! honestly see the film then read that its quite funny.....are censors paid well??? lol xx ps - the things we see in the media are unfortunatly inavoidable but with films they are fiction, someone actually thought it all up!! x

[Pippa68]

I think what Greedyfly may be implying is that we see so much shocking stuff in the media nowadays that we have become desensitised somewhat.

What shocked a 15 year old 20 years ago probably wouldn't shock today..or something (I'm tired, lol)

[Pippa68]

oh shicks, I clicked send before I finished!

What I was going to add: I have seen quite a few 'old' films released on DVD which on their original release were X or '18' certificates. On their new release they have become 15 certs!

[alijangra]

Didnt think it was that bad! Thought it was quite funny actually!! Some of the deaths were tame compared to previous ones in the trilogy, and I think they have a hint of comedy value!

[licklechap]

You should have a look at the bbfc web site, it will tell you a lott, also go on www.sbbfc.co.uk. A lot of films get through nowadays with a lower certificate because either the film has a teen / (dark) comic element or the deaths are so outrageous and unfeesable or over the top.
The BBFC have relaxed a lot on what gore they will show but they are tightening up on sexual violence, drug glorification and racism.
When you go and see a film, the certificate is now in a little box which gives a good guide line of the contents, if in any doubt always have a read of the box first.
Personally, I'm all for more gore at the cinema, it's people and parents that get these things out on DVD for their kids withoout checking certificates or guidelines on the box first.

[spaced]

personally I though Final Destination 1 was good, but after seeing the 2nd there would be no way I would go and see the 3rd. The 2nd was bad enough.

[boink]

I didnt think it was that gory, and the 15 cert was with parental guidance was it not? its not a regular 15

[jennifer_cro]

When a film gets passed to the BBFC the makers of the film ask for a certain certificate.

That way really terrible horror films can apply for an 18 certificate so they appear to be more gory than they really are.

I remember when Texas Chainsaw Massacre was banned and now C4 are showing it un-cut.....times move on and so do peoples opinions.

[licklechap]

If a film is asked to have a certain certificate then the company will be asked to make cuts if needed (15's make more money than 18's because more people can see it), certificates are never 'bumped up' to make things seem worse. Films are not made 18's because of gore (as is the case with Texas Chainsaw - which was banned due to the prolongued violence and fear caused to a female) but this maybe due to sexual violence, racism, drugs or if there is a gory moment then the camera is not aloud to stay on the subject for too long and 'gloify' the violence or sustain the image on screen for too long.

The best thing to do is go on the BBFC website and check out for yourself what is aloud in pg, 12, 15's etc.