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Hollywood has long held a fascination with controversial works of fiction, turning taboo stories into contentious cinema spectacles.

Sometimes going where no man has gone before ends up being too far for the censors. Here are sci-fi episodes so controversial they were banned.

Some of the finer points of the story "Mortal Kombat" is telling get lost in the shuffle, especially if you're not already familiar with its world.

Martin Scorsese is one of the best directors of all time, but back in the late '80s, he created a movie so controversial it was banned in multiple countries.

While the MPAA can't truly ban movies from being released, rating a film NC-17 can often accomplish the same objective of preventing audiences from seeing it.

"The Hunger Games" franchise could have looked very different had certain actors gotten certain roles. Here are 14 actors who had a chance to join the series.

Here's the reason why a beloved "Simpsons" episode from years ago was pulled from streaming by Disney+.

"Shojo Tsubaki," aka "Midori," is an anime that’s been banned all over the world for its content. Here’s what makes the series' plot so disturbing.

Each of these cartoon episodes were so raunchy, so stupid, or so downright confusing that they were denied an audience entirely.

Although Jennifer Lawrence is now cemented as the definitive Katniss Everdeen, plenty of other rising stars auditioned for the role in "The Hunger Games."

Even the most ardent fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may not realize that this notable star was once considered for the role of Katniss Everdeen.

Woody Harrelson plays Haymitch in "The Hunger Games" franchise, but the part almost went to a very different comedic actor.

Grant Gustin, who would eventually play Barry Allen in The CW's "The Flash," was originally up for the role of this heroic heartthrob in "Catching Fire."

"Euphoria" Season 2 boasted a controversial scene that was so cringe-inducing for the majority of viewers. According to one star, it could have been worse.

One country has banned Blake Lively's new film "It Ends with Us," and it has has nothing to do with the movie's controversial theme of domestic violence.

Corporations are always eager to land a Super Bowl spot. However, sometimes these businesses take things a tad bit too far for network television.

One of Tom Hanks' highest-grossing movies might have been an even bigger hit if it wasn't banned in several countries. Here's why some nations blocked it.

These actors got banned from a talk show or two.

For a two-decade span starting in 1993, Richard Gere was banned from the Oscars for comments aimed at the Chinese government and its human rights practices.

Jump scares aren't even the worst parts of these movies...

From box office smashes to cult horror shockers, these films all share one thing in common: they were banned at one time or another in one or more nations.

"South Park" has been known to attract some controversy over the years, but there's one instance that got the entire Comedy Central show banned in Sri Lanka.

From unanticipated cultural insensitivity to uncomfortable reminders of real-life violence, here are films that were banned around the world — and you've probably seen them anyway.

Before "Hunger Games," another dystopian tale about children forced to murder each other for entertainment had several countries' censors working overtime.

"Interspecies Reviewers" was greenlit despite its salacious premise, but it was quickly canceled once networks and streaming services saw its actual content.

You may think you know everything about the Hunger Games movies, but the untold truth of the saga includes details even diehard fans may not be familiar with.

Viewers on Netflix are checking out Russell Crowe's controversial 2014 film "Noah," which drew the ire of many for its depiction of the Biblical figure's life.

The Indian action flick "Fighter" is bringing some "Top Gun" flare, as well as plenty of controversy, to cinemas.

In a recent discussion with fellow actor Viola Davis, Jennifer Lawrence admitted that she struggled after The Hunger Games. Here's what helped her get past it.

MrBeast may be one of the biggest creators on YouTube, but his foray into reality TV with "Beast Games" has met with controversy and scandal.