10 Great Movies That Were Too Shocking for the Mainstream

"Some art doesn't push boundaries, it blows them to pieces. These great films horrified audiences, split critics, and sometimes disappeared altogether, only to resurface years later as underground legends. They challenge what's acceptable to feel, to see, and to talk about. These works dive straight into the taboos most stories tiptoe around. Many were made by respected directors, which only made their provocations hit harder. And while attempts to bury them were made, their power never really faded. Here are ten great films that were too shocking for the mainstream."