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This documentary explores the moral panic and censorship surrounding video nasties in the 1970s and 1980s in England. It delves into the confusion, clumsiness, and discussion that arose around the issue, examining the roles of the conservative government, the film industry, and the public morality. The film also examines the impact of the video cassette and the accusations of stupidity and hysteria surrounding it. Through interviews with directors, filmmakers, and politicians, it paints a comprehensive picture of the video nasties era.

Empire of the Censors is a documentary that delves into the history and consequences of film censorship in Britain. It examines the conservative morals and ignorance surrounding the film industry, public opinion, and the role of filmmakers in shaping public morality. The film explores the confusion and clumsiness of censorship campaigns, the paranoia and hysteria surrounding certain films, and the political and legal aspects of the censorship process. Through interviews and discussions with filmmakers, directors, and politicians, Empire of the Censors sheds light on the moral and ethical complexities of film censorship in Britain.

Video Nasties: Draconian Days is a documentary that explores the censorship of video nasties in Great Britain. It focuses on the impact of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and their efforts to regulate and ban certain films deemed too violent or obscene. The film delves into the controversy surrounding the BBFC's decisions and the impact on filmmakers, distributors, and the film industry as a whole.

Rare documentary about Video Nasties and film, video and internet censorship in the UK. Was first screened as part of Channel 4's controversial "Banned Weekend" which focused on films and the so called Video Nasties, which were a small group of mainly horror films that were given the Video Nasty tag by the tabloid media, due to their explicit horror content. They were subsequently banned under the 1984 Video Recordings Act.