Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography major - Why are some scary and disgusting movies in the United States not shown in theaters, such as movies like The Human Centipede? Why were they not shown in theaters in the first place?

Why are some scary and disgusting movies in the United States not shown in theaters, such as movies like The Human Centipede? Why were they not shown in theaters in the first place?

This type of movie will still be released in some other countries, because other countries have film rating systems. This type of movie is generally classified as 18+, 15+, and you need an ID card when buying movie tickets. However, China has not yet adopted a film classification system, so some films that are not suitable for children will definitely not be released.

In addition, some of the bloody films you mentioned will not be released because the subject matter is relatively special and the audience is very small. If it is put in the cinema, not many people will go to see it. It is equivalent to filming for a specific audience. For crowds and fans to watch, such movies are usually released on genuine DVDs. Audiences who are truly interested will buy the discs and watch them. This is also one of the ways for the filmmakers to make money.