The 7 Most Controversial Movie Scenes That Were Almost Cut
The Last Tango in Paris (1972) – The Butter Scene
This erotic drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci stirred up a storm of controversy with its explicit sexual content. The most notorious scene involves Marlon Brando’s character using butter as a lubricant during an anal sex scene with Maria Schneider’s character.
This scene was almost cut due to its graphic nature, but Bertolucci managed to keep it in the final cut. Years later, Schneider revealed that she felt exploited and humiliated during the filming of the scene, adding to its controversy.
Basic Instinct (1992) – The Interrogation Scene
The provocative thriller Basic Instinct, directed by Paul Verhoeven, gained notoriety for its sexually explicit content, particularly the infamous interrogation scene. Sharon Stone’s character, Catherine Tramell, uncrosses her legs in front of the police, revealing her lack of underwear.
The scene sparked significant debate and was almost removed from the film, but it remains one of the most talked-about moments in movie history.
