Friday, 11 March 2011

location sheets

synopsis

 The host synopsis
Angel Mann is an ordinary 21 year old woman who works at her local supermarket and has been working there part time from the past 6 months. She used to attend university, however dropped out of it, due to a murder which took place to her roommate. The death affected Angel due to such a horrific death, resulting in her departure from the university, as she was temporarily accused of the murder. She met her boyfriend Matt when she was 18 at college where they studied similar subjects and gained a strong connection with each other.
However, Angel is a descendant from a long line of women that are used as hosts by evil spirits called the Unknown, causing pain and misery where ever the host is. The Unknown make their presence known by turning dreams into reality. Unaware of her dependency, death occurs around her, she is forced to believe she needs psychiatric help and her own family turns her back on her. Angel then seeks guidance in the form of old friend reverend Jeremy Thomas who aids her through the dark times that lie ahead.

Film Classiffication

Film Classification
Film classification is a guideline to how films are rated and what age the film should be rated at:

 UNIVERSAL ( U)Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
PARENTAL GUIDENCE ( PG)
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

 12: Suitable for 12 years and over

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

18: Suitable only for adults

No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
  • where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
  • Where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
  • Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.
In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
My film  classification  is 15 because I feel it is not appropriate for a person under that age also it isn’t quite  an 18 because it doesn’t show  strong bloody violence or threat  nor  does  it have sexual content , the reason I rate the film as a 15 is because   it shows minor threat  , and it’s full of suspense which I feel a person under  the age of 15 couldn’t comprehend  

The Different film classifications