10 More Horror Movies That Got Banned From Certain Countries

Despite Frankenstein's legacy, this adaption of Mary Shelley's sci-fi novel has always been marred with controversy. Many scenes were edited or cut entirely from its original release, including the sequence where the Monster drowns a little girl. In fact, that scene was thought lost for decades, and was only inserted back into the movie during the 1980s.

Many religious factions were offended by the concept of a man creating life, especially when Henry Frankenstein compares himself to God. To avoid offending anyone of faith, the sound of lightning was inserted during this line, making Frankenstein's claim inaudible.

However, these cuts weren't good enough for Ireland, since Frankenstein was banned in the Emerald Isle almost immediately after it was distributed there. According to an Irish censorship member:

"I cannot issue a general certificate licensing this film for exhibition to audiences containing children - or nervous people. It is a 'horror', and notwithstanding its grotesque absurdity, its cruelty and brutality would have a demoralising effect on many. I reject the film as being unfit for exhibition even to an adult audience as it panders to the morbid and unhealthy minded."

Even though the Irish censors came down hard on Frankenstein, the decision was overturned after only one month.