This October prepare to take a deep breath with the arrival of survival horror, Whalefall. The new movie – from director Brian Duffield – stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, and Elisabeth Shue, and tells the story of a diver who gets swallowed by a whale!
Describing the new movie, 20th Century Studios, said: “Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realise that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.”
When Whalefall splashes down in cinemas, expect it to be a popular choice with film fans. Not only does the movie arrive ahead of Halloween, but it’s also a survival picture, and this genre of film tends to be a hit with audiences.
But when Whalefall does make its debut will it be suitable for all ages? A movie about a sperm whale swallowing a man is not something that screams ‘family viewing’, so will this movie be an adults-only picture?
Let’s take a look at the rating.
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Whalefall UK rating
In the UK, Whalefall has received a ’15’ certificate from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The movie has received this certificate due to “strong threat (and) injury detail.”
Elaborating further, the BBFC said when it comes to threat and horror, “there are sustained sequences in which a person is trapped inside a live whale and is in danger of becoming crushed, consumed and losing their oxygen supply.” In terms of injury detail, the organisation advises that a “person sustains bloody wounds, burst ear drums and burns, which are sometimes depicted with close-up detail.”
In the UK, if a movie is rated ’15’ it is deemed suitable for audiences aged 15 or over only. No one below the age of 15 will be admitted into a screening of Whalefall.
Based on this rating, the BBFC believes Whalefall is not suitable for all ages. However, it’s also not an adults-only picture, and some teenagers will be able to watch Whalefall in a UK cinema, as long as they are aged 15 or above.
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Whalefall US rating
In the US, Whalefall has been rated ‘PG-13’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA). The film has received this rating due to peril, violent content, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic content.
In the US, if a movie receives a ‘PG-13’ rating it means some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13. As such, parents are urged to be cautious if allowing a pre-teen to watch.
That said, the MPA’s rating is there for guidance only, and unlike the UK’s rating for Whalefall, there are no age restrictions here. So, if you or your child wants to watch Whalefall in a US cinema it won’t be a problem. You just need to decide if you believe Whalefall is appropriate for you or the younger film fans in your life.
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