What years are we looking at?
1974-1984
What makes Evil Dead significant to video nasties?
It was the first film that was banned and started off the video regulation act
What role did Mary Whitehouse have in this period?
She was an active christian who thought against video nasties, fighting to ban and regulate films such as Evil Dead.
What was the role of the BBFC at this time?
They were in charge of regulation, restrictions and banning films
What is the VRA 1984?
Video Recordings Act, 1984