While it’s true that any publicity is good publicity, the saying couldn’t be any more accurate when it comes to the world of showbiz. While pay-per-view kings like Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have proven that controversy sells, the same could also be said about the film industry.
From religion to politics, and violence to excessive skin, there are some obvious culprits which have resulted in movies getting axed by cinemas. That said, some productions have indeed ended up reaching new heights of fame and notoriety after being blacklisted from certain regions. After all, some of us are more inclined towards things we can’t have—the forbidden fruit.
