25 Most Controversial Horror Movies Ever Made

9. Peeping Tom

The Exorcist
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It may be considered a masterpiece in British cinema today, but Peeping Tom was utterly panned when it released in 1960.

Critic dissatisfaction with the film's violence effectively led to the end of director Michael Powell's career.

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