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Target Audience

Films which are rated at 15, means that those aged 15 and above are able to view the film. This also mean that no one under the age of 15 can view the film at cinema or rent or buy DVD's and Games at this rated certificate. This also applied to rated 18 films.

The films must not show violent behavior or language to the audience, it can show drug/alcohol abuse but mustn’t promote it within the film. The genre of horror can show strong abuse and threatening gestures. Characters behavior such as being hung, suicidal happenings and self-harming can be shown in horror, but not constantly appealing throughout the film as the audience watching could imitate or copy it and therefore lead to dangerous incidents. Weapons such as guns and other harmful weapons should not be in the audience’s face as a centre point all the time as it could give a fright or be a bit nervous for the audience. Strong language is used a lot in horror as it shows the tension the characters are feeling, words such as ‘fuck’ and ‘shit’ are main strong language words used quite a lot in horror as it can relate to anyone’s feelings.

The use of nudity is allowed in a sexual content but not with strong detail or references, along with sex can be portrayed without strong activity being shown. There can be strong verbal references to sexual behavior, but strongest references won’t be allowed unless the context is necessary. There is generally no theme around this age category as long as the film is appropriate for 15 year olds. There can be strong violence in 15 films but shouldn’t dwell on the behavior or injuries. Strong ‘gory’ images are unlikely to be seen in 15 films along with sexual violence such as rape. If there was to be sexual violence, it would have to justified strongly, although there can be references to this behavior.

This specific rating, films can only be viewed by adults (people of age 18+). Although it is pretty much the same as rated 15 films, R18 films can be stretched to more extreme things. This could be that the film has used a great deal of strong language or explicit scenes of sexual activity. The film could also encourage violent behavior or harm to individuals, for example: detailed scenes of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use within the film. Also sexual violence, for example, could endorse sexual assault.

Top 10 Slasher Horror Movies
Rank Title Studio Lifetime Gross /Theaters Opening / Theaters Date
1 Scream Dim. $103,046,663 1,994 $6,354,586 1,413 12/20/96
2 Scream 2 Dim. $101,363,301 2,688 $32,926,342 2,663 12/12/97
3 Scream 3 Dim. $89,143,175 3,467 $34,713,342 3,467 2/4/00
4 Freddy Vs. Jason NL $82,622,655 3,014 $36,428,066 3,014 8/15/03
5 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre NL $80,571,655 3,018 $28,094,014 3,016 10/17/03
6 I Know What You Last Summer Sony $72,586,134 2,524 $15,818,645 2,524 10/17/97
7 Friday the 13th (2009) WB (NL) $65,002,019 3,105 $40,570,365 3,105 2/13/09
8 Hallowe'en (2007) MGM/W $58,272,029 3,475 $26,362,367 3,472 8/31/07
9 Hallowe'en: H2 Dim. $55,041,738 2,669 $16,187,724 2,607 8/7/98
10 My Bloody Valentine 3-D LGF $51,545,952 2,534 $21,241,456 2,534 1/16/09