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I know the Exorcist was banned in the UK but was it banned anywhere else in the world or just a video nasty?
If you are referring the original 1973 release, The Exorcist was banned not only in the UK, but also in Malaysia, Lebanon, Singapore, Tunisia, and the vast majority of Arab-speaking countries to name a few. There is an approximation that 40 countries banned the film when it was released or shortly after its premiere.
Father Bowdern
Here in the UK it was only banned on video, you could see it at the cinema freely (we have some dumb laws). The ban started in 1986 and lasted until 1998.
As were many other movies. Of course we all had access to people selling pirate recordings. I used to travel to King's Cross in the heart of London (notorious for prostitution and drugs) to see a man who could obtain most movies for me. It was a rather novel experience, akin to meeting and planning some nefarious crime, which I guess it was in the eyes of the law.
At a time of rediculous public paranoia and plain stupid press speculation regarding the supposed effects of horror films, I used to travel home on the train sweating with excitement and fear. With the theoretical maximum possible prison sentences available, possession of a dozen banned films was enough to put me away for life!
Jagged,
It's these kind of anecdotes that make running captainhowdy.com worthwhile. A truly interesting insight into seeing The Exorcist during a time when it was not permitted. I could never fathom such circumstances.
Jagged said:
Here in the UK it was only banned on video, you could see it at the cinema freely (we have some dumb laws). The ban started in 1986 and lasted until 1998.
As were many other movies. Of course we all had access to people selling pirate recordings. I used to travel to King's Cross in the heart of London (notorious for prostitution and drugs) to see a man who could obtain most movies for me. It was a rather novel experience, akin to meeting and planning some nefarious crime, which I guess it was in the eyes of the law.
At a time of rediculous public paranoia and plain stupid press speculation regarding the supposed effects of horror films, I used to travel home on the train sweating with excitement and fear. With the theoretical maximum possible prison sentences available, possession of a dozen banned films was enough to put me away for life!
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Jagged Goes to JailJagged’s Cellmate, Butch: What are you in here for kid?
Jagged: [Sniffling and then sobbing uncontrollably] Owning a copy The Exorcist on VHS. I watched it three times. Three times … in a row! Oh, Jesus Christ, won’t somebody help me! Just help me!
Jagged’s Cellmate, Butch: Holy Mother of God, you stupid bastard. You’ll rot in here long before you rot in Hell for doing such a smarmy, vile thing. Don’t you know we have laws for things like that? I only murdered a few people, but you … you are a despicable piece of trash. Oh, uh, how did that crucifix masturbation scene look?
Father BowdernÂ
Would you put a lovable face like this one in a prison?
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Father Bowdern said:
Is that you Jagged? If so, I need to work on a full, all-out movie poster!
Father Bowdern
No, that's my sister. I'm not nearly as good looking 😉
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