Parental guidance(PG) is a film certificate suitable for children age 8 and over. It is the parents responsibility to decide if their child is mature enough to watch the film. A PG will allow discrimination, however it has to be for educational purposes. Plus, drugs may be mentioned in the film, however must not be seen as this may influence young children to take drugs. Also, if drugs are included in a PG, the film must include an anti drug message. If horror is in a film with a PG certificate, it will have to be short but not intense. In PG's, there will be more grown up themes.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a PG certificate film. This film meets the PG certificate criteria because it includes a range of mild abusive language, for example 'bloody'. This is used in the forest scene (youtube clip above). Also, there is a horror scene in the clip when Harry spots a creature eating a unicorn. This affects the audience as they will be scared, etc. Fortunately, the horror scene is resolved quickly, therefore it is suitable to meet the criteria for a PG certificate.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a PG certificate film. This film meets the PG certificate criteria because it includes a range of mild abusive language, for example 'bloody'. This is used in the forest scene (youtube clip above). Also, there is a horror scene in the clip when Harry spots a creature eating a unicorn. This affects the audience as they will be scared, etc. Fortunately, the horror scene is resolved quickly, therefore it is suitable to meet the criteria for a PG certificate.
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