Many films have been prohibited, censored, or codemned throughout the history of cinema by Hollywood.Some films have dared to be controversial throughout cinematic history by presenting unconventional ideas in a traditional, sexist, and racist society. The filmmakers’ priceless works were either condemned, censored, or outlawed.Hollywood was purified of anything morally dubious, such as sexual content, drugs, and violence, by regulations like the Hays Code (1934–1968). If a woman dared to expose her bare shoulders, it was thought to be the height of scandal. Some films defied the rules and took a chance, becoming more iconic than their creators had anticipated. Sometimes it’s a good thing the films were forbidden.

1) Return To Oz Scared Children Too Much

The adventures of Dorothy Gale in Oz were continued in Walter Murch’s cult classic Return to Oz. To stop the evil Nome King, she travelled here with some new friends. An “unofficial” sequel to Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz, Murch’s adaptation. It was based on The Marvellous Land of Oz and Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum.At the box office, Return to Oz failed miserably. Its deliberately dystopian tone, which matched Baum’s books, offended critics and parents. When protests broke out, the Ingham County Library in Michigan briefly prohibited it. They made a vague claim that the film broke their “G-rated films only” rule.

2) Cannibal Holocaust’s Director Was Declared A Murderer

Horror from grisly found footage by Ruggero Deodato The rescue operation for a lost crew of photographers who were filming cannibal tribes in the Amazon was the subject of the documentary Cannibal Holocaust. The media’s portrayal of the Italian terrorist group Red Brigades, which committed murders, kidnaps, and torturing, served as Deodato’s inspiration.The UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Finland, and many other nations all outlawed Cannibal Holocaust. Gore, South American stereotypes, actual animal cruelty, and sexual violence were all cited by censors. On suspicion of murder and obscenity, Italian authorities even detained Deodato. By calling the cast together and explaining how his gory effects were created, he demonstrated his innocence.

3) Life Of Brian Caught The Fiery Ire Of Christians

The Life of Brian film by Monty Python, a legendary British comedy group, was contentious. The humorous story of Brian Cohen, a Jew who is mistaken for Jesus Christ, was told in the movie. One of the top comedies ever made, it currently holds a spot on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the “150 Essential Comedy Movies To Watch Now.”Years of Life of Brian censorship in Norway and Ireland. Funny enough, several councils in the UK forbade Jones’ satire, but none of them ever actually saw it. Rabbis and nuns from New York protested Life of Brian, claiming it was anti-Christian and blasphemous.

4) I Spit On Your Grave Was Censored By Critics

The central character of Meir Zarchi’s scandalous 1978 novel I Spit on Your Grave is a writer who exacts ruthless retribution on four men who sexually assaulted her. When he and a friend saved an assault victim in a park and the victim’s father thanked them in a letter, it gave Zarchi inspiration.The revenge horror by Zarchi was heavily edited by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA). It was heavily criticised and regarded as one of the year’s worst films. The United Kingdom rejected its theatrical release, becoming one of many infamous “video nasties.” Ireland, Iceland, Norway, West Germany, and Canada all outlawed the film I Spit on Your Grave on the grounds that it “glorified violence against women.”

5) People Ran For Their Lives From The Exorcist

The Exorcist, adapted by William Friedkin from William Peter Blatty’s book, terrified a generation. It described the spiritual conflict between a 12-year-old girl and a demon, which was aided by two priests. Friedkin had no idea how genuinely terrifying The Exorcist was to viewers.Numerous eager customers waited outside in the chilly four-degree weather for hours. The media has reported on moviegoers passing out, throwing up a lot, and having heart attacks. The Exorcist’s prohibition in Hattiesburg was overturned by the Supreme Court of Mississippi because it didn’t adhere to the definition of “obscenity.” On the other hand, it was forbidden in the UK.