China bans horror films
As part of an intensified crackdown ahead of the Beijing Olympics, Chinese censors have banned horror films (via).
Producers have been given three weeks to go through their archives and report any content including wronged spirits and violent ghosts, monsters, demons, and other inhuman portrayals, strange and supernatural storytelling for the sole purpose of seeking terror and horror.”
The new regulations – which follow a recent clampdown on “vulgar” video and audio content – suggest that China is keen to step up its control of the cultural arena ahead of the games in August.
Monday 18 Feb 2008 | Paul | China
