2. • Video nasties was a term used to describe a number
of films distributed on video cassettes that were
criticized for there violent and gory content.
•Many of these "video nasties" were low-budget horror
films produced in Italy and the United States
•In the 1980s horror flicks were released were released
uncensored, the movie were so much packed with gory
that it led to the video recording act.

3. • The Video Recordings Act
1984It states that commercial
video recordings offered for
sale or for hire within the UK
must carry a classification set
by the British Board of Film
classification
Uc - universal particulary suitable for
young children.
u - universal suitable for all.
pg - parental guidance general viewing,
but some scenes may be unsuitable for
young children.
12 - suitable only for persons of 12
years and older. Not to be supplied to
any person below that age.
15 - suitable only for persons of 15
years and older. Not to be supplied to
any person below that age.
18 - suitable only for persons of 18
years and older. Not to be supplied to
any person below that age.
restricted 18 - to be supplied only in
licensed sex shops to persons of not
less than 18 years.

4. • 1980’s was the golden age for fans of the horror
genre. Since the films weren't covered by
censorship laws, the films were released uncut in
all their gory glory.
• Meanwhile the new video recording act of 1984
gave renamed British board of classification the
authority to cut or even ban films, this was the
end of the golden age and uncut videos become
a collectors item.

5. • Childs play
• I spit on your grave
• Last house on the left
• The hills have eyes
•Cannibal Holocaust is well known exploitation film
because of the controversy following the release. After
premiering in Italy it was seized by the magistrate.
• Deodato the director was arrested. He was accused of
making a snuff film due to the rumours that certain actors
were killed on camera.
•The was banned in Italy, UK ,Australia and several other
countries