Controversial Films: Movies Banned for Animal Content

17 Jan, 2024

This controversial Italian film directed by Ruggero Deodato faced severe backlash due to its realistic and graphic scenes of violence, including the killing of animals. The filmmakers were taken to court, and the movie was banned in several countries.

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

While not banned, "Roar" is infamous for its dangerous use of real wild animals during filming. The production faced numerous injuries to cast and crew due to the uncontrolled animals. Despite not being banned, the film's production methods were widely criticized.

Roar (1981)

Directed by Werner Herzog, "Fitzcarraldo" came under scrutiny for the alleged mistreatment of indigenous Amazonian extras and animals during filming. The accusations of animal cruelty led to controversies, but the film itself was not banned.

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Another Italian cannibal exploitation film, "Cannibal Ferox," directed by Umberto Lenzi, faced similar legal issues as "Cannibal Holocaust." It featured scenes of real animal killing, leading to censorship and bans in several countries.

Cannibal Ferox (1981)

While not banned specifically for animal killing, Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" faced controversy due to a scene in which a cat was allegedly killed. This led to the film being withdrawn from circulation in the United Kingdom at Kubrick's request.

A Clockwork Orange (1971)