There truly aresome incredible NC-17/X-rated moviesout there.

Here are ten of the NC-17-rated horror movies, ranked.

Hardly any other flick has amassed as much shock and controversy asA Serbian Film.

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It’s perhaps the violence and bleakness that’s madeA Serbian Filmsuch a standout over the years.

There are graphic and explicit sex acts and moments that delve heavily into sadomasochism.

Because of its content, it was rated NC-17, the first one sincePaul Verhoeven’sShowgirls.

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It’s definitely worth watching, though it can be pretty intense at times.

But soon, they realize the horrible secret that the Inn is run by a family of cannibalistic Neo-Nazis.

As tension escalates, the gang must confront the horrific reality of their situation and fight for survival.

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With graphic kills and an unrelentingly bleak tone, it’s a frightening tale thatblends fact and fiction.

Though incredibly hard to sit through, this edgy horror classic is a must-watch for horror buffs.

Drifter Henry teams up with fellow ex-con Otis for a series of brutal, random murders.

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As they descend deeper into violence, Otis' sister Becky becomes entangled in their dark world.

The negative feedback was so intense it was the contributing factor thatended Michael Powell’s directing career.

Despite its controversy,Peeping Tomhas slowly garnered much better recognition over the years.

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As the police close in, Mark chooses to end his life on camera, completing his macabre documentary.

It’s since become a staple of the horror genre.

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

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A group of young thieves escapes the turmoil in Paris following a political election and seeks refuge at a remote inn, only to encounter a sinister neo-Nazi family. As tension escalates, the gang must confront the horrific reality of their situation and fight for survival.

Henry, wearing a tank top, looks in the mirror moodily in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

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Drifter Henry teams up with fellow ex-con Otis for a series of brutal, random murders. As they descend deeper into violence, Otis’ sister Becky becomes entangled in their dark world. The film offers a stark, unflinching portrayal of a serial killer’s psyche and the disturbing impact on those around him.

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Carl Boehm as Mark Lewis holding a device in ‘Peeping Tom’

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Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

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