10 Most Controversial Horror Movie Moments
3. The Baby - Mother!
In Darren Aronofsky's mother!, the titular character lives with a poet called Him who struggles to find the inspiration to complete his work. After she suddenly falls pregnant, he is encouraged to write a new poem, which hailed by the locals as a masterpiece.
By the time mother is about to give birth, hundreds of her husband's fans show up unannounced, demanding to see Him. Desperate for admiration, he implores them to come in, much to his wife's aggravation.
The party descends into absolute chaos with fans stealing souvenirs and guests executing one another. As mother goes into labour, she hides in a room with her partner, where she gives birth to a son.
When Him orders mother to present the baby to his worshippers, she adamantly refuses. Him takes the newborn off her and hands it to the rabble, who tear the child apart before devouring its flesh.
Even though Darren Aronofky's most recent project is a visceral experience from start to finish, this moment is the most heart-wrenching and it's no surprise why it generated such a controversy.