Exploitation films focus on touchy subjects and cover a large area of film. This type of film purposely exploits a certain topic, usually something taboo or socially shocking. Gore, sex, and race are typically the subjects of these often off the wall movies, and it's a love it or hate it kind of genre.
In the horror genre especially, exploitation films have had their waxing and waning popularity. There's something about forcing yourself through some gory scenes just to see if you can take it that is kind of fun. It also proves how odd the human psyche can be, wanting to put ourselves through that kind of a test. But it's a popular enough feeling that exploitation films have been very profitable. Horror exploitation touches a few different topics: torture porn, cannibal films, and rape and revenge films.
These movies are not for the faint of heart and are highly controversial; they are for the toughest of tough horror fans who enjoy grossing themselves out and seeing how much they can take before they draw the line.
Torture Porn and Splatter Films
Torture films have been a popular genre in the past few years. From one-hit films to full franchises, these movies test your limits for human mutilation.
Cannibal and Rape and Revenge Films
If your stomach and heart can take it, there are far worse movies than watching people get ripped apart in Saw.
