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Affliction: Banned
Affliction: Banned was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Affliction Clothing and Adrenaline MMA.[2] It took place on July 19, 2008 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The card featured many of the top MMA heavyweight fighters. The main event was the return of PRIDE World Heavyweight Championship Fedor Emelianenko fighting against former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia. The event also saw fights between former UFC Heavyweight Champions Andrei Arlovski and Ben Rothwell, Josh Barnett took on Pedro Rizzo, and former UFC Light-heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort fought Terry Martin. Former UFC standout Matt Lindland and former Pride FC standout Antônio Rogério Nogueira also competed.
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Plot Summary
A group of young friends on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a masked serial killer known as "The Butcher." As they try to escape the remote wilderness, they realize the killer is systematically hunting them down one by one. The film escalates into a brutal fight for survival against a relentless and sadistic antagonist.
Critical Reception
Affliction: Banned is a low-budget, independent horror film that gained a cult following among gorehounds for its extreme violence and disturbing imagery. It is often criticized for its thin plot and weak acting, but praised by its niche audience for its relentless gore and commitment to shock value. The film's notoriety stems largely from its graphic content and the controversy surrounding its distribution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unbridled gore and commitment to extreme horror.
Criticized for its underdeveloped plot and amateurish performances.
Noted for its intense and often gratuitous violence.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely divided, with fans appreciating its extreme gore and no-holds-barred approach to horror, while others find it gratuitous and lacking in substance. It's a film that caters to a very specific taste within the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film is known for its "banned" status in some regions due to its extreme and graphic content, contributing to its notoriety.
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