More specifically, the “Video Nasties,” a slew of 72 films once deemed legitimately dangerous to young viewers by British Conservative activist Mary Whitehouse.
What each Nasty does have is a distasteful depiction or two that at least slightly merits the label “Video Nasty.”
Nearly all of the Video Nasties fall under the category of horror.
The Video Nasties range in notoriety, and vary greatly in quality.