15 Most Controversial Movies Of 2014

1. The Interview Causes Hacking, Terrorist Threats & An Unexpected VOD Release

And of course, what else was going to be #1 but probably the most controversial film of the decade, The Interview? The Seth Rogen and James Franco-starring comedy courted enormous controversy as soon as the first trailer dropped and North Korea took a look at it, publically denouncing the film months ahead of release. Things intensified when Sony was hacked in late November, apparently by North Korean hackers who demanded that The Interview's release be cancelled. Astoundingly, after threats to attack cinema chains showing the film, Sony allowed the chains to withdraw from screening the movie, causing Sony to eventually cancel the theatrical release altogether. They did relent, however, releasing the movie to a small number of US cinemas on Christmas Day, while making it available on VOD for $6 from Christmas Eve. The unprecedented release has proved relatively successful for a movie that many expected would probably end up shelved and quietly dumped on DVD, grossing $31 million to date on VOD, and while not quite matching the movie's budget, it at least demonstrates the potential viability of day-and-date VOD for additional profits. And as for the movie itself? It's good, silly fun. Hardly a brilliant film, but worthy enough of the controversy, especially considering its outrageous climactic scene, which you really need to see for yourself. Which movies did you find the most controversial and shocking this past year? Shout it out in the comments!