The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued age-appropriate ratings for films scheduled to hit theaters this week. Among these films is “Seven Days,” a local production by Channel One Global Entertainment, which received a PG (Parental Guidance) rating.
MTRCB board members cited themes of kidnapping and mental torture that require parental supervision for children below 13.
Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto-Antonio explained that under the PG classification, a movie may contain themes, language, violence, nudity, or horror that may not be suitable for very young audiences.
Another film, “Survive,” produced by 888 Films, also earned a PG rating due to brief depictions of horror, mild violence, and infrequent coarse language, requiring parental guidance for viewers aged 12 and below.
The movie “Speak No Evil” was classified as R-13 due to frightening scenes and occasional violence. Similarly, “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” and “Usher: Rendezvous in Paris” both received R-13 ratings for horror elements and brief depictions of sexual acts, making them unsuitable for viewers under 13.
Lastly, “Strange Darling,” a horror movie by Pioneer Films, was rated R-16, suitable only for those aged 16 and above due to its graphic depictions of violence, language, and non-gratuitous drug use.
MTRCB Chair Sotto-Antonio emphasized that these ratings are intended to help guide parents and guardians in determining what is appropriate for young viewers, encouraging responsible viewing for a more informed and discerning generation.