Violence on film

Laws

Anthropopagus

It could be worse, Dr_Gor. At least you don't live in a scaredy cat country where the censors cut a lot of great horror movies, like mine. I'm not saying that I hate England for it, I'm just saying that we leave movies today uncut when they're even worse than films like Anthropopagus, Evil Dead, and Last House on the Left.  

I think it's because in the 80s we saw a sudden rush of gorefest horror movies and some protestor, unfortunately, went to the censors about this and they banned a lot of movies. Some are still either cut or banned today! Heck, I can't even find Anthropopagus anywhere! 

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   Yes, El_Aaron, I am thankful that I don't live in England for that reason and others.  (I own a handgun for self protection. Do you?)  

   Funny you should mention  Last House On The Left  as I also have, in my collection, an unrated 'directors-cut' version of this film which contains extended rape and murder scenes and a bit more gore than the R-rated theatrical release.   Again, this was purchased from a 'VHS bootlegger' in the late '80's-early '90's...   Unfortunately, with the advent of the DVD, these VHS bootleg companies have all but disappeared.   Because of this, many of the 'uncut/unrated/banned' video nasties in my collection are simply not replaceable!   Also, I have discovered that VHS tapes do NOT last forever, as was touted at the inseption of this media. Over time and repeated viewings these tapes degrade until they are unwatchable!   I am trying to secure the funds to buy a DVD recorder so that I can start transfering some of my more rare and valuable videos to disc.   Unfortunately again, I believe that we will soon discover that these DVD have a limited shelf-life as well...   Time will tell, I guess...

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El_Aaron:

You're lucky to be wherever you are in the sense that you can see all of these uncut nasty movies, which are cut where I am. In reply to the handgun situation, I'm only a teenager, so legally I can't own a real gun, or a pelette gun. However, I do own a pelette gun (unfortunately I broke it). In England, I think you can still own a gun licence and a gun, but only if they are rifles or shotguns or guns that hunters or farmers or gamekeepers use. I don't think the cops would be pleased if they found out I was using a walther for home defense.  

   Yes, I am pretty much aware of the gun laws in England.   In the U.S. it varies from state to state but here in Colorado a law was passed a couple years ago allowing CITIZENS to carry concealed weapons!   The law is rather strict about who can get a license, you must have a clean record with no felony convictions and no history of drug or alcohol problems (that rules me out) ,  and you must complete a training course, and then you can get a license to carry a concealed weapon!   I shit you not!

   Anyhow, I wanted to say I think we could have some interesting discussions in this group talking about violence in film.   I would like to talk about some of my favorite 'non-horror' movies!   Most of which are extremely violent!   Westerns, War, Action/Adventure, Martial Arts...   a lot of fun movies out there... 

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   Ok, El_Aaron, I will tell you something about myself, but in return you must tell me something about yourself.   Exactly how old are you and whereabout in England do you live?   Is it a large city like London or a small rural farm town or ?

   I am 47 years old and I have seen a lot!   I was raised in a very bad part of town and I think I was in my first 'full on' gang-fight when I was ten or eleven!   I am talking a REAL 'full on' gang-fight with chains and knives and baseball bats!   That is what I got for hanging out with all the 'older' kids!   Anyhow, to make a long story short, I started smoking cigarettes when I was about 9 and drinking when I was 11 or 12 and smoking pot and having sex by the time I was 13!   Let's just say that in the years that followed, all of this type of activity only got worse until the police knew me rather well...   I got better.   (sort of) ...

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I'd rather keep this short, but fair is fair. I'm am actually 14 and live in the south east in a town called Dover. It is famous for its castle and white cliffs. I do drink quite a lot of beer (naturally because that's what we Brits do best). I do get into fights rarely, but only fist action and if I'm really angry. I don't do drugs, an haven't "done it". If you do illegal stuff in Britain, you get a special criminal record which does not help when getting a job. Also, my Dad's a cop, and if I do illegal stuff he'll turn into Leatherface. Well, that's pretty much it! If you don't mind, I want to get back on to the subject because I don't like to discuss drugs and all that jazz when we should be discussing movies.  

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