13 Shocking Movie Posters That Were Banned

1. Hannibal

As cool as this poster for the divisive (but underrated) Silence Of The Lambs sequel is, there's no denying that the haunting sight of Anthony Hopkins' maniacally-staring face seemingly cut to ribbons and sewn back together like a patchwork doll is pretty disturbing.

It had such an effect when it was originally sent out into the world advertising standards agencies in the UK insisted it was recalled and banned for apparently being ‘too disturbing’ for audiences. Which is exactly what a poster for a movie about a cannibalistic serial killer and a sex offender whose face was partially eaten by dogs probably ought to do, to be honest.

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