The Evil Dead: A Terrifying Film
Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead, released in 1981, shocked audiences worldwide with its graphic violence and sexual content.
The film tells the story of five young people - Ashley (Ash) Williams, his sister Cheryl, his girlfriend Linda, their friend Scott, and Scott's girlfriend Shelly - who embark on a trip to a cabin in the woods.
Upon discovering the Necronomicon, also known as the Book of the Dead, and a tape recorder in the cellar, Scott unwittingly frees a demonic entity called the Kandarian Demon, which possesses Cheryl and turns her into a Deadite.
As the story unfolds, everyone except Ash turns into a Deadite, leaving him as the sole survivor of the bloody ordeal.
The film's graphic content led to its ban in several countries shortly after its release.
The Evil Dead was hailed as a masterpiece by many, but its terrifying nature led to its ban.
Author's summary: The Evil Dead film was banned due to graphic content.