hays code

1. halloween 2

Murder scenes had to be filmed in a way that would discourage imitations in real life, and brutal killings could not be shown in detail. "Revenge in modern times" was not to be justified.

2. taken

"Scenes of Passion" were not to be introduced when not essential to the plot. "Excessive and lustful kissing" was to be avoided, along with any other treatment that might "stimulate the lower and baser element."

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4. inglorious bastards

Murder scenes had to be filmed in a way that would discourage imitations in real life, and brutal killings could not be shown in detail. "Revenge in modern times" was not to be justified.

5. suicide king

• Methods of crime (e.g. safe-cracking, arson, smuggling) were not to be explicitly presented.

5. spy game

"Scenes of Passion" were not to be introduced when not essential to the plot. "Excessive and lustful kissing" was to be avoided, along with any other treatment that might "stimulate the lower and baser element."

6. hurricane

• The language section banned various words and phrases that were considered to be offensive.

7. friday

• The depiction of illegal drug use was forbidden, as well as the use of liquor, "when not required by the plot or for proper characterization."

8. madea goes to jail

• The language section banned various words and phrases that were considered to be offensive.

9. sweeny todd

Murder scenes had to be filmed in a way that would discourage imitations in real life, and brutal killings could not be shown in detail. "Revenge in modern times" was not to be justified.

10. saw 2

Murder scenes had to be filmed in a way that would discourage imitations in real life, and brutal killings could not be shown in detail. "Revenge in modern times" was not to be justified.

11. house bunny

• The language section banned various words and phrases that were considered to be offensive.

12. breakfast club

• The language section banned various words and phrases that were considered to be offensive.

13. Juno

• The language section banned various words and phrases that were considered to be offensive.

14. terminator

Murder scenes had to be filmed in a way that would discourage imitations in real life, and brutal killings could not be shown in detail. "Revenge in modern times" was not to be justified

15. shakespear in love

"Scenes of Passion" were not to be introduced when not essential to the plot. "Excessive and lustful kissing" was to be avoided, along with any other treatment that might "stimulate the lower and baser element."

16. 18 year old vergin

• Nakedness and suggestive dances were prohibited.

17. bank job

• Methods of crime (e.g. safe-cracking, arson, smuggling) were not to be explicitly presented.

18. i now pronounce you chuck and larry

• References to alleged sex perversion (such as homosexuality) and venereal disease were forbidden, as were depictions of childbirth.

19. underworld

• "Scenes of Passion" were not to be introduced when not essential to the plot. "Excessive and lustful kissing" was to be avoided, along with any other treatment that might "stimulate the lower and baser element."

20. 007

• Methods of crime (e.g. safe-cracking, arson, smuggling) were not to be explicitly presented.