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The DPP’s List of “Video Nasties” Is Made Public (U.K.)

by | Jun 1, 1983

The Director of Public Prosecutions’ list of films which violate the U.K.’s obscenity laws becomes public. These were mainly horror and exploitation films which contained “objectionable” sex and violence. 72 films would appear on the list. Being in possession of one could result in arrest and fines.