Definitely, though all those who oppose animal cruelty in films made 30 years ago really ought to consider the entire output of Italian cinema in the 70s. Ferox and Holocaust included this type of footage because it was acceptable back then (check out the works of Castiglione and Prosperi). Remving the footage just because it doesn't fit in with modern sensibilities is tantamount to destroying a historical document. These things happened; they shouldn't be swept under the carpet.
And no, I don't advocate cruelty to animals. But I do hate censorship of legitimate cinema. Totally.
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