The Dark Side Of Porn Does Snuff Exist

This documentary investigates the origins and persistence of "snuff films," purported videos where individuals are murdered on camera for entertainment or profit, often in a sexual context. It traces the term's emergence in the 1970s amid rumors tied to the Charles Manson murders and films like "Snuff" (1976), exploring cultural fears, urban legends, and media hype. The film reviews historical claims, including alleged European and South American productions, but notes the lack of verified evidence from law enforcement agencies like the FBI, which have conducted extensive searches without finding commercially distributed examples. It discusses related real footage from crimes or wars but distinguishes these from the mythical genre, concluding that while graphic death videos exist, true snuff films remain unproven, symbolizing anxieties about pornography, violence, and the dark web.