‘Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom’ Remains A Brutal Viewing Even In Countries Where It’s Allowed To Screen
Sal, also known as The 120 Days of Sodom, is a contentious and extremely frightening movie that features scenes of sex abuse, torture, and murder. Due to its graphic nature and themes of sadism, fascism, and violence against women, it has been outlawed in a number of nations, including Australia. When the movie debuted in Australia in 1976, it remained prohibited until it was lifted in 1993. The movie was once more banned for “offensive cruelty with high impact” five years later, but in 2010 it was allowed to be released on home video because of supplemental content that adds context to the rest of the movie. The film, which is inspired on the book by the Marquis de Sade, tells the tale of four affluent Italian fascists who kidnap and take hostage a group of young people for 120 days while subjecting them to a variety of brutal and inhumane deeds. One of the most horrific movies ever made, the movie is infamous for its brutal depiction of sexual assault and torture. It has received widespread criticism for depicting sexual assault and has had multiple censorship requests and legal challenges. Despite this, the movie has developed a cult following and has been extensively discussed by academics and film critics as a commentary on sexuality, power, and the state of the human race.
‘Salò, Or The 120 Days Of Sodom’ Remains A Brutal Viewing Even In Countries Where It’s Allowed To Screen
Sam Peckinpah’s ‘Straw Dogs’ Turned Audiences Off With Its Intense Sexuality and Violence
A contentious and violent movie called Straw Dogs was outlawed in the UK from the 1980s to 2002. The Sam Peckinpah-directed movie follows a young American couple that relocates to a small English village where they face violence and animosity from the locals. The graphic violence in the movie is noteworthy, especially a rape scene that was deemed particularly upsetting at the time of the movie’s premiere. Several UK municipalities outlawed the movie over fears that it portrayed violence and sexual assault. Others opposed it for what they saw as celebration of violence and its victimization of women. Despite these complaints, the movie has developed a cult following and been extensively examined by academics and film critics as a commentary on violence, masculinity, and the state of the human race. It is regarded as a pioneer in the “revisionist Western” subgenre and has impacted many later movies and directors. The restriction on Straw Dogs was lifted in 2002, and the movie was made available on DVD in the UK. However, due to its explicit material, it was still given a “18” rating, which meant that only adults may purchase or watch it. The movie’s themes and depiction of violence continue to be debatable and contentious.
Sam Peckinpah’s ‘Straw Dogs’ Turned Audiences Off With Its Intense Sexuality And Violence
