Cannes: 14 Controversial Films That Made Audiences Literally Boo

This psychosexual thriller by David Cronenberg (not to be confused with the 2004 Oscar winner) elicited boos and very mixed reviews thanks to the graphic sex and violence it portrays. Based on J. G. Ballard's 1973 novel of the same name, the plot involves characters who become sexually aroused by car crashes. The sentiment didn't translate to the big screen, and audiences were turned off. While The New York Times' reviewer said the film deserved to be taken seriously, she also called it "disturbing" and "creepy."