The 1970s and 1980s witnessed a new wave of exploitation films and documentaries that further sensationalized Rasputin's reputation. Movies like Rasputin, the Mad Monk (1971) and The Orgy of the Dead (1980) showcased graphic content, often blurring the lines between fact and fiction. This period also saw Rasputin's image appropriated by the counterculture movement, with his reputation for free-spirited hedonism and rebellion inspiring artists and musicians.