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Sci-Fi & Horror Movies That Really Should've Been Rated R
When a film is looking to maximize its box office, there are numerous factors to consider. Some films rely on star power to draw audiences. Others attach themselves to recognizable properties. Then there's the film's MPA (Motion Picture Association) rating. As R-rated movies make less and less at the box office, we're left with disappointing films that would have been more interesting — or at least, more entertaining — if they had leaned into an R-rating.
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