Firstly, a film with an 18 label on it means that the film is only suitable for adults. Anyone under 18 are not permitted to see any film in the cinema labelled 18. They are unable to buy or rent 18 films.
In some cases 18 films are unable to be released or viewed as they have broken the following rules:
1. If the film is against the law
2. The film appears to the BBCF (The BBCF judges whether a film is suitable to be viewed) as harmful to the individual through society. For example, the film encourages sexual assualt, illegal drug use, violent or dangerous acts or anything thatcould cause harm to public health or morals.
3. Where there is graphic images of sexual activity that isn't right. The BBCF only tolerate such behaviour if it genuinly seeks to inform or educate viewers. Anything other than that is rated R18 and can only be seen in specially liscensed cinemas and films supplied in licensed sex shops.
To make an 18 film the film might contain:
- Sexual scenes
- Violence/ Gore
- Strong Language
- Torture
- Drug use
- Scenes which may cause Psychological distress
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