Planning - age certifcate

We have decided our film would have a 15 age certificate. This is due to the threat of violence and intense elements of disturbance. Additionally, there is a psychological twist in the narrative, which may be confusing to a younger audience. It is appropriate for 15+ because the older audience will appreciate and understand the psychological elements, whereas a younger audience could dwell on psychological aspect which they may then copy (copycat theory). Our target audience which is between the ages of 15-30 year of age. Therefore by giving our film an age certificate of 15 we can effectively target our audience.