Target audience and certification

The target audience for our film will be people aged 14 and up, that are interested in jumpy horror films, but we are aiming for a 12A certificate so there is the potential for a wider audience.

The BBFC allow the following features in 12A horror films:

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

Our film will feature moderate psychological threat, with the use of haunting sounds and darkened atmospheres, and also slightly disturbing sequences with jumpy, demon-filled action.

The quote regarding violence is as follows:

"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 context..."

The only blood in our film that we have planned, is the scene where Adrian (main character) trips and falls, banging his head on the floor. This causes a mild laceration on his forehead, which is then referred to later in the film - it is essential to the twist at the end, but will not be glorified or focused on for a prolonged period of time.