View Poll Results: Vote for your fave
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) (deli scene/fake orgasm)
1
2.17%
Angel Heart (1987) (Casting of Lisa Bonet/graphic sex scene)
6
13.04%
Fatal Attraction (1987) (consequences of infidelity discussion/outraged feminists)
3
6.52%
The Blue Lagoon (1980) (Underaged Shields testified because of nude scenes)
2
4.35%
Red Dawn (1984) (outraged liberal critics/Most violent PG-13 movie)
4
8.70%
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) (outraged Christians)
16
34.78%
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) (tragic stunt helicopter crash)
2
4.35%
Dressed to Kill (1980) (outraged feminists)
3
6.52%
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) (kitchen table sex scene)
0
0%
Cruising (1980) (Gay community protest)
2
4.35%
Year of the Dragon (1985) (Chinese American and Asian American community protest)
0
0%
White Dog (1982) (no U.S. release after rumors began that the film was racist)
1
2.17%
Soul Man (1986) (criticized for featuring a Caucasian actor wearing blackface)
3
6.52%
other
3
6.52%
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Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Some good ones up there, between some of those and the ones I typed below it is very difficult.
Do the Right Thing
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Blue Velvet
Henry : Portrait of a Serial Killer
Possession
Do the Right Thing
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Blue Velvet
Henry : Portrait of a Serial Killer
Possession
#5
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Those its not quite on the same level of controversy, but Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins. Two movies considered too violent for their PG ratings and were responsible for the the creation of PG-13. I havent seen any of the films listed in the poll.
#6
Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
I went to see that at the one theater in town that was showing it. It was a "non-chain" theater and it was a bit of a haul, but I was determined to see it. It was a crappy little theater with none of the visual or audio frills of the time. I barely remember the name of the St. Louis theater (it's long gone now), but there were protesters, though they were easily avoided.
Last edited by DWilson; 07-28-16 at 10:00 AM.
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
I saw Silent Night Deadly Night for the first time this past Christmas, and its another movie worth mentioning for this thread. Good as a horror movie, and its dripping with sleaze. The extras go into detail about the protests and it was eventually pulled from theaters.
Last edited by Bluelitespecial; 07-27-16 at 07:39 PM.
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
If released today people would probably be losing their shit over Johnny Depp pushing quaaludes in Private Resort. 1980s... no one cared.
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
This poll is meaningless without Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Those its not quite on the same level of controversy, but Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins. Two movies considered too violent for their PG ratings and were responsible for the the creation of PG-13. I havent seen any of the films listed in the poll.
#15
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Had to go with Last Temptation. I think I've seen every movie in the poll except for White Dog.
#17
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
9 1/2 Weeks
Body Double
Robocop
Not sure if they were all "controversial", but I doubt those would be made today given how neutered the major film market is presently.
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Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Red Dawn was the very first PG-13 rated movie (at least the first one that made it into theaters. I've heard others were given the rating before that, but they weren't released til afterwards.)
#21
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Wait, we're not talking about the 1984 film with Robert Hays?
(only worth watching for the live clips of Bow Wow Wow near the end)
(only worth watching for the live clips of Bow Wow Wow near the end)
#22
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Proud to say I've seen every film in the poll during their original release.I probably did the bulk of the movie watching of my lifetime during the 80s - I'm quite surprised so many controversial films were made then. My own personal experience was "The Last Temptation of Christ" so I'm going with that - walking through a crowd of tight-assed Christians was a good time.
#23
Re: Scandalous! Controversial 1980s Movies
Voted for White Dog. Great late Sam Fuller flick.
Although I must say that list feels a little incomplete without Cannibal Holocaust.
Although I must say that list feels a little incomplete without Cannibal Holocaust.
#24
DVD Talk Hero
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Last Temptation of Christ resulted in the fire bombing of a theater in Paris, so I'd probably go with that one.
#25
DVD Talk Legend
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Interesting. I never knew that Nightmare on Elm St. and Silent Night Deadly Night were released on the same exact day and that SNDN getting pulled probably helped New Line.