25 Most Controversial Films of All Time
Entertainment Weekly recently released a list of the 25 most controversial films of all time. Here they are. Do you agree or disagree?
25. Aladdin (1992) - There was a controversial song lyric which had Arab groups in an uproar. On the Arabian landscape, the lyrics stated, "where they cut off your ear if they don't like your face.''
24. Caligula (1980) -Depicts orgies, murders, etc. Described as a "moral holocaust" by Variety.
23. Kids (1995) -A raw look at kids in search of sex, drugs, alcohol, and anything else they can get their hands on.
22. Do the Right Thing (1989) -Spike Lee explores the subject of racial tensions.
21. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) -The slo-mo deaths of the lead characters sparked an outcry for its graphic nature. Remember, this was 2 years before the Wild Bunch.
20. Cannibal Holocaust (1980) - Four documentarians head into the jungle. They encounter cannibals, rape, violence, and death. Many believed this was an actual snuff film when it was released.
19. Basic Instinct (1992) - We see Sharon Stone's private parts, and gay rights groups protested throughout at the portrayal of a man-hating lesbian.
18. I Am Curious (Yellow) (1969) - A Swedish film about the swinging 60s. Need I say more?
17. Freaks (1932) -Featuring real sideshow performers, Freaks freaked out audience members, even causing them to flee screenings in panic. Banned in the U.K. until the 60s.
16. United 93 (2006) - A recreation of 9/11 events. Sure to ignite controversy.
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