25 Most Controversial Horror Movies Ever Made

25. The Exorcist

The cream of the crop, so to speak, as far as horror films are concerned, The Exorcist is the king of controversy in its genre.

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Concerns over Linda Blair's well-being after being cast in the role of a possessed child, accusations of subliminal messages and ground-breaking (for its time) special effects all led to the reputation it has today.

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