25 Most Controversial Horror Movies Ever Made

21. Cannibal Holocaust

The Exorcist
United Artists

Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust featured the real slaughter of live animals, an exploitative premise and accusations of real murder.

So realistic were some of Holocaust's more gruesome scenes, that Deodato was actually investigated for the murder of those fictionally killed on-screen.

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