One of the biggest, most controversial cult horror movies of all time is believed to be banned in 46 countries – and now, you can stream it on Shudder wherever you are.
Some of thebest horror moviesrequire a strong stomach; Martyrs boasts some of the most horrific, skin-peeling gore you could imagine, The Fly’s rancid body horror could make anyone queasy, andJigsaw’s trapsin Saw are infamously brutal.
If that sounds like your cup of bloody, disgusting tea, you can watch it on Shudder right now – and if you want a taste of what to expect, check out thetrailer.
Here’s the thing: around 40% of the film is fake… but the rest isveryreal, including footage of suicides and PSA Flight 182’s crash, one of the deadliest air travel incidents in US history.
Two teenagers in California also sued their high school in 1985, claiming they “developed an unnatural fear of dying and suffered emotional distress” after their teacher showed the film in class. They received a $100,000 settlement.
Yet, amazingly, it grossed over $35 million from a $400,000 budget, and it spawned a franchise with four sequels (and two unofficial follow-ups).
If you’re feelingreallybrave, there’s also Traces of Death, an unrelated series with a similar premise… only it’s predominantly real deaths and accidents. As you’d expect, it’s considerably harder to find (and grimmer), so maybe just stick with Faces of Death.
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Shudder’s curator also revealed the 14 scariest movies they’ve ever seen, and if you’re excited forAlien: Romulus, check out ourranking of the Alien moviesbefore it hits cinemas.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
