If you want to read all about Oscar’s X-Rated fixation, check out my post HERE:Įven today, Malcolm McDowell’s look in the film is iconic. The film went unseen in England for decades. Kubrick asked Warner Brothers to withdraw the film from British distribution, disliking the allegation that the film was responsible for copycat violence in real life. Shortly after the film’s release, Director Stanley Kubrick was shaken by an incident of “copycat violence” in his native England. The movie’s critical acclaim didn’t lessen its controversial nature, however. “A Clockwork Orange” was nominated for Best Picture of 1971. These movies had shocking imagery, adult themes, and taboo subject matter – they pushed buttons and outraged censors. The film ends with an orgy of violence – including her chance to get revenge on those men who assaulted her… This sudden explosion of violence is not only shocking, it’s the moment when the audience is forced to take sides, and accept violence as a suitable – and as the film advocates – “necessary” alternative to peace…Īnd of course, the shocking rape scene is one of the most uncomfortable moments ever captured in film…Director Sam Peckinpah knew it would shock the audience, and it also traumatized Actress Susan George… I will never forget the shock when Dustin Hoffman sheds his pacifist skin and takes up arms against his enemies in “Straw Dogs” – in shockingly violent ways…. They all showed things on film that were beyond the pale at that point in time. What makes these movies so controversial? The often taboo subject matter of course, especially in the context of their time. I have been asked several times about what I consider to be the most shocking films ever made: in terms of raw power and brilliant film making, the 70’s had a number of them: “The Exorcist” and “A Clockwork Orange” are two of the best examples:īoth films were considered controversial movies at the time…but brilliant as well: in fact, both “The Exorcist” and “A Clockwork Orange” were nominated for Best Picture.Īnother extreme and controversial movie is the complete uncut “Straw Dogs”, which is also considered a masterpiece. There are images from films that stay with you forever…and perhaps no movie has ever included more of these shocking images than “The Exorcist.” Home › 70's Cinema › COVER YOUR EYES! “A Serbian Film!” “Martyrs!” THE WORLD’S MOST “EXTREME” CENSORED CINEMA!ĬOVER YOUR EYES! “A Serbian Film!” “Martyrs!” THE WORLD’S MOST “EXTREME” CENSORED CINEMA!

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