When real life is echoed in films this often causes controversy. People feel that real life and the world of film are too closely linked and therefore the film is accused of having an impact on society.
After the murder of James Bulger there was public outcry that child so young could possibly commit such a crime. Initially the film 'Child's Play 3' was blamed for their behaviour, although this has since been refuted.
This case does however highlight the problem between censorship within the cinema and censorship at home.
There is strict censorship at the cinema, with the need to provide proof of age at the cinema.
However at home censorship is nearly impossible to police. Obviously the adults in any house can buy 18 films, however where these are stored in the house has huge implications for a younger and impressionable audience.
The concern of 'video nasties' reappeared in the 1990's following the murder of the toddler James Bulger by two juveniles. The case was related to the violent film 'Child's Play 3', which the offenders had previously watched. The case and the implications made against the film resulted in further regulations being enacted in 1994
Moral Panic
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