An NC-17 rating, meaning no one 17 and under admitted, comes with its stigmas. But these films have pushed the boundaries to ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...

Content Warning: The following article contains discussions of sexual abuse, rape, pedophilia, drug use, and gun violence.Most film directors try to avoid the dreaded NC-17 rating like the plague. It ...

In 1992, 'Intent to Kill' became the first movie to receive the new NC-17 rating for its "extreme violence" rather than ...

When the MPA changed their X-rating to NC-17, it was an adaptation of Anaïs Nin's erotic memoir, which earned the title first ...

An upcoming 2026 horror movie nearly received an NC-17 rating. Obsession is a new horror movie that is being released in United States theaters later this spring by Focus Features. Written, edited, ...

Another year brings another NC-17 controversy at the movies. This time it’s for “Passages,” the acclaimed romance drama from Ira Sachs that earned strong reviews out of the Sundance Film Festival ...

Before you hit play, read this. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, or just a curious viewer, understanding ratings helps you protect your mind and your mood. PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. You’ve seen ...

Jason Biggs is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the 1999 cult classic “American Pie,” sharing his thoughts about ...

Jason Biggs is revisiting one of comedy’s most outrageous moments and revealing how American Pie narrowly avoided a stricter ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...