Why is 'Pulp Fiction', NC17 and not R-rated?

Answer 1

Pulp Fictions was an American film directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on George Miller's novel of the same name. Although the film had a strong adult element, it was rated as an MC-17 instead of an R.

This was because in the film rating system, an MC-17 meant that the film contained adult content that might cause psychological or physical harm to a minor aged 17 or below. In contrast, an R-rating meant that the film contained adult content that could cause psychological or physical harm to a minor 18 years old or younger.

Even though Pulp Fictions contained a lot of adult elements, it wasn't rated R. On the contrary, it was classified as MC-17 because of Quentin Tarantino's shooting style and the strong presentation of adult content, as well as the violence and bloody scenes in the film.