9 Horribly Controversial Film & TV Moments That Now Look Shockingly Tame

Deep Throat Everyone loves a good controversy. It is what keeps the world ticking (along with food, money and shelter). Controversial issues are continually being placed our way, not just through current affairs and society's actions, but mainly through the arts of society - film, books, music, computer games and so forth. Controversial moments make for great entertainment fodder and they are crucial in stirring up debate about issues and broadening the scope artists, working in any medium, can play with. It is always good to be challenged, whatever the subject and how repugnant it is, because you learn a lot about your own limits and morals. Below are nine incidents which caused a nationwide hullabaloo whenever they happened. They look very tame by today's 'anything goes' culture, but back in the day, they caused ructions and raised eyebrows. Here are nine of the best...
 
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My first film watched was Carrie aged 2 on my dad's knee. Educated at The University of St Andrews and Trinity College Dublin. Fan of Arthouse, Exploitation, Horror, Euro Trash, Giallo, New French Extremism. Weaned at the bosom of a Russ Meyer starlet. The bleaker, artier or sleazier the better!