Banned Movies That Caused Public Outrage During Its Release

Published on 09/16/2023
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‘Deep Throat’ Played Whack-A-Mole With Censors In the US and Abroad

Due to its intense sexual nature, the 1972 American pornographic film Deep Throat was officially prohibited in many US states and foreign nations. The movie at the time received a lot of criticism and controversy for how it handled the use of the term “deep throat,” which was taboo and outlawed in many jurisdictions. Deep Throat was immensely popular and became a cultural phenomenon while being generally banned and facing legal issues, especially among young people. It is regarded as a classic of exploitation film and had a significant impact on the growth of the adult film market. Deep Throat is now recognized as a seminal work that challenged conventional notions of sexuality and pushed the envelope of cinematic expression.

'Deep Throat' Played Whack A Mole With Censors In The US And Abroad

‘Deep Throat’ Played Whack A Mole With Censors In The US And Abroad

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‘Cannibal Holocaust’ is One Of the Few Horror Films That Was Actually Put On Trial

In the film Cannibal Holocaust, which Ruggero Deodato directed, a crew of filmmakers who go to the Amazon rainforest to chronicle cannibalistic native tribes end up getting slain and eaten by the tribes themselves. The movie is infamous for its extreme violence and depictions of actual animal deaths, which made it a hot topic for debate. When Cannibal Holocaust was debuted in Italy in 1980, the gruesome nature of the film immediately sparked debate. Due to its depiction of violent violence and animal abuse, it was outlawed in a number of countries, including the UK, Australia, and other nations in Europe. Despite the criticism, the movie was a box office hit and has since gained cult status in the horror community. Cannibal Holocaust is a well-known work in the horror genre that is still publicly accessible today. It is renowned for its realistic and contentious portrayal of violence and for using found video techniques, both of which have been heavily emulated in succeeding movies. However, the movie’s portrayal of animal abuse has remained a point of contention, and several nations still forbid it. Despite this, the movie has kept up a good reputation and is still debated and examined by horror movie lovers and critics.

'Cannibal Holocaust' Is One Of The Few Horror Films That Was Actually Put On Trial

‘Cannibal Holocaust’ Is One Of The Few Horror Films That Was Actually Put On Trial

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