50 Controversial Movies That Provoked Outrage Upon Release – Bored Panda

One would be surprised at how many movies there are that perhaps will never see daylight again and won't be streamed on your favorite TV channel. You'd be amazed by, let alone, the number of movies banned in the US; over 50 films are currently or have previously been banned in the States. Why so? There are many reasons. Starting as early as when the first films were made, certain movies were banned or censored for political or moral reasons or for their controversial topics and content. Think extreme violence, graphic sex scenes, nudity, foul language, racist content, or homosexual themes.

However, we live in a very different age, and some of the movies on the list may appear mild and tame by today's standards. However, others continue to ooze a sense of danger. In contrast to today, filmmakers don't shy away from including a controversial topic in the plot. And actually, there have been plenty of rather controversial movies released in the past few years. Think of Cuties (2020), Mulan (2020), or Unplanned (2020). Even blockbusters such as Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Me Before You (2016) were deemed controversial. However, these films were never banned. If Fritz the Cat (1972) was never banned (in fact, it was banned and then un-banned in New Zealand and Spain), we could argue that films are allowed much more stretch and flexibility these days.

Nevertheless, what were considered disturbing movies back in the day could potentially be classified as simply thought provoking movies for the current audience. Today, there are fewer topics deemed taboo. People don't shy away from discussing uncomfortable and sometimes disturbing issues. However, certain things remain unchanged and still prevail as modern society's problems, more or less. And although open-mindedness is very much celebrated, a healthy discussion of controversial opinions is welcome and encouraged.

Below, we have assembled a list of the most controversial movies. Expect to see both old and more recent film releases. The movies below have raised an array of contentious opinions and discussions. And if there is one thing we can all compromise on, it is to agree to disagree. Have you seen any of these controversial, some even deemed the most disturbing movies? Let us know!

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50 Controversial Movies That Provoked Outrage Upon Release - Bored Panda