S1E12: Horror vs. Censorship (Psycho + The Exorcist)

Preston and Not Mal (aka “Haley”) go through horror’s complicated history with America’s ratings boards. Ever seen a toilet in a movie or show? You have horror to thank for that.

TIME STAMPS: 
Intro, Haley 0:00
Film Censorship in the 20s and the Hays Code 5:06
Psycho, the 60s, and the Death of the Hays Code 18:44
The Exorcist, the 70s, and the Birth of the MPAA 24:32
Ratings and Censorship in the Modern Era 32:05


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Preston - payrentwithfun
Mal - malzbeauty