No themes are limited in a 15 certificate film, as long as the treatment is appropriate for people over the age of fifteen. Violence in a film rated 15 may be strong, but should not involve or consist of the infliction of pain or injury. Strong, gory images are unlikely to be shown in a film under the 15 certificate and sexual violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. Drug use can be shown in a 15, but cannot be promoting or encouraging drug taking. Many horror films are rated 15, which can contain strong threat, horror, disturbing images and menace as long as it is not sadistic or sexualised. Dangerous behaviour such as hanging, suicide or sefl-harm may be allowed to be involved but should not be shown in alot of detail, as it could be copied by members of the audience. Any other dangerous behaviour that may be copied will be cut from a film under a 15 certificate.
Examples of horror films which are rated 15 include:
- Sinister
- The Grudge (2004 remake) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0391198/parentalguide#certification- link to the parental advisory page for The Grudge on IMDB
- The Ring (2002 remake)
- Paranormal Activity http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179904/parentalguide#certification - link to the parental advisory page for Paranormal Activity on IMDB
- Insidious
- When A Stranger Calls
- Chernobyl Diaries
- Drag Me To Hell
- Boo
- House of Wax (remake)
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