What films are illegal in UK?

What films are illegal in UK?

List of banned films

Date banned	Title
1984–1991	Savage Streets
1984–2001	Cannibal Holocaust
1986–1999	The Exorcist
1987–2020	Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2

What products do BBFC classify?

It has a statutory requirement to classify all video works released on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray (including 3D and 4K UHD formats), and, to a lesser extent, some video games under the Video Recordings Act 1984.

What do the BBFC regulate?

The BBFC is responsible for classifying films that have a cinema and DVD release. The BBFC uses published Classification Guidelines for certain age ranges, ensuring that the content of the film is age appropriate and that children or young people do not see films that are unsuitable for them.

What is the most banned film of all time?

Here Is A List Of The 11 Most Banned Movies Of All Time

• A Clockwork Orange.
• Apocalypse Now. Francis Ford Coppola has had one of the most impressive careers of all Hollywood directors.
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
• All Quiet on the Western Front.
• The Blue Kite.
• Brokeback Mountain.
• Battle Royale.
• Hail Mary.

Which movie is banned in world?

Brazil

Date	Title
1971–1978	A Clockwork Orange
1972–1979	Last Tango in Paris
1974–1980	The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1975–1980	Iracema: Uma Transa Amazônica

Was Chucky ever banned?

The first film in the series that Chucky in doll form uses a gun as a weapon. It is sometimes claimed that the film was banned in the UK following the controversy over the James Bulger killing, but this is a myth. The BBFC never banned the film.

What are the 7 ratings used by the BBFC to classify films?

Ratings at a glance

• Suitable for all.
• Parental guidance.
• Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over.
• Video release suitable for 12 years and over.
• Suitable only for 15 years and over.
• Suitable only for adults.
• Adults works for licensed premises only.

Is it illegal to watch a 15 film?

15. No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema. A cinema may lose its licence if it admits children under 15 to a 15 rated film. No theme in a 15 rated film is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15-year-olds and any dangerous or illegal behaviour is not endorsed or promoted by the film …

Can a 12 year old see a 12A movie alone?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

How do the BBFC classify films?

Films are often classified several times by the BBFC in different versions – 2D, 3D, IMAX et cetera – and older films may be classified many times over the years. If you search for a title on the BBFC website, it will show you a page that gives an overview of the film and its current age rating.

Are there any films that are currently banned in the UK?

On to what “banned” means in the UK (please correct me if I’m wrong). There isn’t actually such a thing as… more Films that are currently banned in the UK. Really, there are not that many that have been outright banned but it’s still quite a stupid idea really in this age of internet shopping, online streaming, and proxy servers.

Are there any websites that have been banned by the BBFC?

Really, there are not that many that have been outright banned but it’s still quite a stupid idea really in this age of internet shopping, online streaming, and proxy servers. I guess the BBFC have to pay lip service to the “moral majority” and the Daily Mail readers.

Why is the Godfather 2 banned in the UK?

Upon its release the BBFC has taken the unusual step of refusing outright toclassify the proposed this straight to DVD sequel on the basis that it was “sexually violent and potentially obscene”. The ruling meant that the film could not be legally sold anywhere in the UK, effectively banning the film from landing on these shores.

What is the BBFC and why does it matter?

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) may suggest cuts or edits that could be made to a film that would gain it certification. The list may be small but these are just films that have been refused certification for some reason or other.