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The film “Cannibal Holocaust” was so controversial that director Ruggero Deodato was arrested and charged with murder. The death scenes in the film were so realistic that some believed them to be authentic. To prove his innocence, Deodato had to show in court how the special effects were made. After proving that no one was killed on the set of “Cannibal Holocaust,” Deodato was acquitted of all charges. However, the film continued to be banned in several countries due to its depiction of real animal deaths and the general disturbing nature of the film.