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Inspired by the ‘video nasty’ list created in the UK in the early 80’s, identifying films that found critiscm from religious organizations, press, and cultural commentators for graphic violence, nudity, or other obscene creations in the art of film. With the full, uncut version of Ken Russell’s seminal The Devils releasing in October, we are celebrating formerly banned films that push the boundaries of horror cinema. Whether they were ahead of their time, or genuinely groundbreaking in their accomplishments, these are films that demand to be seen in the theater with an audience.
Frankenstein (1931)
Director: James Whale Run Time: 70 min. Release Year: 1931
Starring: Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Edward Van Sloan, John Boles, Mae Clarke
The man who made a monster.
Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971)
Director: Ken Russell Run Time: 112 min. Release Year: 1971
Starring: Dudley Sutton, Gemma Jones, Max Adrian, Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave
Hell will hold no surprises for them...
Possession (1981)
Director: Andrzej Żuławski Run Time: 124 min. Release Year: 1981
Starring: Heinz Bennent, Isabelle Adjani, Johanna Hofer, Margit Carstensen, Sam Neill
Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.
The Evil Dead (1981)
Director: Sam Raimi Run Time: 85 min. Release Year: 1981
Starring: Betsy Baker, Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Theresa Tilly
The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Director: Tobe Hooper Run Time: 83 min. Release Year: 1974
Starring: Allen Danziger, Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Teri McMinn, William Vail
Who will survive and what will be left of them?