Main Issues - Horror

Horror is one of the main concerns when it comes to classifying a film, the following have to be taken into account;
- Frightening elements which may be scare or unsettle an audience are key components of story telling and film making
- Many children enjoy the excitement of scary sequences
- Where aimed at a younger audience, classification decisions will take into account factors such as frequency, length and detail of scary scenes
- Other factors taken into account when classifying a horror film are horror effects, including music and sound, and whether there is a swift and reassuring outcome
- Older audiences like being frightened and shocked, in order to prevent young or vulnerable audiences from being harmed, suitable classifications are needed for horror films