‘The Exorcist’ Convinced Audiences That The Devil Wanted Their Souls
A horror movie called The Exorcist was outlawed in the UK and Ireland because of its graphic nature and frightening religious overtones. A little girl who is possessed by a demonic entity and the efforts of two priests to expel the demon from her body are the subjects of the William Friedkin-directed movie. The movie has been called one of the most upsetting and influential horror movies ever made because of its vivid depiction of brutality and demonic undertones. As a result of objections to its portrayal of priests as flawed individuals, The Exorcist was outlawed in the UK and Ireland. Some people also objected to the way it portrayed women as victims and what they saw as Satan’s worship. Despite these criticisms, the movie has a sizable fan base and has been extensively dissected as a commentary on religion, faith, and the human condition by academics and film critics. It is regarded as a horror genre classic and has influenced many subsequent movies and directors. The Exorcist was finally allowed to be seen in the UK and Ireland, with the latter lifting the prohibition only in 1998. The movie was released on DVD with a “18” rating, which restricted its sale to and viewing by adults.
‘The Exorcist’ Convinced Audiences That The Devil Wanted Their Souls
The MPAA Hated ‘The Moon is Blue’ But Not As Much As New Jersey Hated The Movie
Otto Preminger’s 1953 romantic comedy The Moon is Blue, which dealt with forbidden topics including premarital sex and contraception, generated controversy when it was first released. The Hollywood Production Code, a set of moral standards that restricted the content of American films from the 1930s through the 1960s, was in effect during the time that these themes were deemed unacceptable for a movie that had just been released. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) declined to give the movie the Production Code stamp that was required for distribution to theaters as a result. Because of a state legislation that at the time forbade the screening of movies without the Production Code seal, the movie was outlawed in New Jersey.
The MPAA Hated ‘The Moon Is Blue’ But Not As Much As New Jersey Hated The Movie
