Profoundly Disturbing

Profoundly Disturbing examines the controversial movies that have - unexpectedly and often unintentionally - revolutionized mainstream cinema. As well as pioneering new cinematographic techniques, subversive narrative structure and guerilla marketing strategies, they expanded what could be shown on screen. Joe Bob Briggs uncovers fifteen of the twentieth century's most seminal cult movies, revealing the stories behind their making, complemented by "For Further Disturbance" sections with recommendations for hundreds of related movies. Profoundly Disturbing finds order amidst the chaos of bizarre cinema, providing a guide that's essential for all movie-lovers.