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film set by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu set for first UK Blu-ray and DVD release on 7th October 2024
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Gaira's Guts Trilogy is a film set by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Keiko Asano and Megumi Ozawa Notably not released in the UK until now
UK: Uncut and aggregate BBFC 18 rated:
- 2024 88 Films [Gaira's Guts Trilogy] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 7th October 2024
- 2024 88 Films [Gaira's Guts Trilogy] R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 7th October 2024
Guts of a Virgin is a 1986 Japan Sci-Fi horror by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu (as Gaira).
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Naomi Hagio and Megumi Kawashima.
 Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC
censorship.
Guts of a Beauty is a 1986 Japan horror fantasy thriller by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Megumi Ozawa, Ayako Ishii and Seira Kitagawa
Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
Promotional Material Discover the visceral world of Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu with the
definitive trilogy boxset: "Guts of a Beauty," "Guts of a Virgin," and "Rusted Body." Renowned for his bold storytelling and uncompromising vision, Gaira delves into the darkest corners of human nature and desire. Each film
weaves a gripping narrative with unflinching imagery, pushing the boundaries of horror and eroticism. This collection is a must-have for fans of provocative cinema, offering a unique glimpse into the twisted genius of one of Japan's most controversial
directors. Guts of a Beauty: In a world where innocence meets terror, a young woman finds herself at the mercy of a sadistic killer. As she navigates the urban labyrinth, she uncovers the true extent of her captor's madness. Each encounter
pushes her closer to the brink of sanity, blending horror with a raw exploration of human resilience. Guts of a Virgin: A group of filmmakers on a remote shoot discovers that their secluded location harbors a dark secret. As night falls,
they are hunted by a grotesque creature born from their worst nightmares. The lines between reality and horror blur as they fight for their lives, confronting their own fears and desires. Rusted Body: In a dystopian future, a disfigured man
grapples with his identity amidst a society that shuns him. As he searches for a place to belong, he encounters others who are similarly broken, each bearing their own scars. Their stories intertwine in a haunting tapestry of pain and redemption.
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1991 Hong Kong comedy mystery fantasy by Michael Mak set for first uncut UK Blu-ray and DVD release on 16th December 2024
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Sex and Zen is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy mystery fantasy by Michael Mak.
Starring Amy Yip, Lawrence Ng and Kent Cheng.
Heavily cut by the BBFC for 18 rated 1997 VHS. Less cuts were required for 2007 DVD and in 2024 the film was uncut and BBFC 18 rated for Blu-ray. Summary Notes A
man marries a beautiful wife, but decides to go out and experience as many sexual conquests as possible, with unusual and often hilarious results. Meanwhile, his wife is forced to enter a brothel and work as a prostitute.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong sex, sexual violence, nudity:
- 2024 88 Films Collector's Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released
on 16th December 2024
- 2024 88 Films R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 16th December 2024
Promotional Material "Banned for 400 years!" screamed the original poster and you can see why as this erotic comedy is brilliantly bizarre, pretty sleazy and downright weird. Also known as The
Carnal Prayer Mat's Stash of Illicit Love and slightly based on the seventeenth century novel The Carnel Prayer Mat, we follow a desperate man who is convinced by his mentor that he needs to be "well equipped" to pleasure his wife, so he has a
horses appendage transplanted onto him! From here on in it gets really strange! A box-office hit in Hong Kong, this Category III movie is an erotic experience like no other and presented here UNCUT and remastered for the very first time.
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1991 Hong Kong action horror by Chun-Ku Lu just released on UK Blu-ray with 2 versions
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2024
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The Holy Virgin Vs The Evil Dead is a 1991 Hong Kong action horror by Chun-Ku Lu
Starring Donnie Yen, Pauline Yeung and Ben Lam
This was shot in two versions, one nude, and one clothed. Presumably it was the unclothed version that was cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS for blood on the breasts. The clothed version was passed 15 for 2023 Blu-ray. See
cuts details from movie-censorship.com
Summary Notes Professor Shiang's female
students are chewed apart by the moon monster. At first, Shiang is a police suspect, but as the corpses mount, the cops realize that there are supernatural forces at work.
UK: The cut clothed version is BBFC 15 rated for strong
language, violence, injury detail, sexualised violence, sex:
- 2024 88 Films [Clothed + Unclothed versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
released on 1st July 2024
Promotional Material Martial arts action icon Donnie Yen ('John Wick: Chapter Four', 'Ip Man') plays Cheung, a kung fu fighting Chinese Indiana Jones forced to taken on the challenge of an ancient
supernatural foe. Ken Lo ('Drunken Master II') is our hero's nemesis as he tries to protect a magically empowered tribal princess (Pauline Yeung, 'Dragons Forever'). Cheung must also contend with Sgt Hu, a Hong Kong lady cop determined to crack the same
case (Sibelle Hu, 'The Inspector Wear Skirts') Shot mainly on exotic Thai locations, 'Holy Virgin VS Evil Dead' is a fast-paced genre-blending mix of fierce Hong Kong fistfights and over-the-top horror flick effects.
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An interesting article detailing the many versions of the film including the latest Ultimate Cut
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| 30th August 2024
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Caligula is a 1979 Italy/US historical drama by Tinto Brass
Starring Malcolm McDowell, Peter O'Toole and Helen Mirren
Originally cut in the UK and US for an 18 rated UK and R rated US theatrical release. There also exists Tinto Brass' Alternative Version which does not include the
hardcore footage added by the producers. The full uncut version was passed 18 uncut for 2008 DVD. This full uncut version is MPAA Unrated in the US. The Hardcore Version was banned in Australia in 2010. In 2018 Penthouse announced a plan running over
a couple of years for a 4k restoration of the Tinto Brass version. However the bankruptcy of Penthouse may have put an end to the idea. In 2023 Dafthouse Films announced a new Producer's Cut (arrogantly labelled the Ultimate Cut) by Thomas Negovan. This
will be reconstructed from previously unreleased footage and unpromisingly suggests that this will be a more 'civilised' take on the Caligula story. See
version details from desperate-living.com Summary Notes A dramatization of the
ascent to Caesar and subsequent reign of Caligula, one of the most notorious leaders of ancient Rome. We see his ambition, his scheming, his perversion and decadence, his brutality and his lunacy.
Ultimate Cut
Ultimate Cut
| run: | 177:59s | | pal: | 170:52s |
|  | UK: The Ultimate Cut: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong real sex, sex references, nudity, sexual violence:
- 2024 Vertigo Releasing cinema release (rated 19/07/2024) titled Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
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Uncut Version
Uncut Version
| run: | 156:00s | | pal: | 149:46s |
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passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexual violence and strong real sex with previous cuts waived for:
- 2012 Arrow Unlimited Edition R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2010
Arrow R0 Blu-ray
- 2009 Arrow Uncut Edition R2 DVD
- 2008 Freemantlemedia/Arrow Imperial Edition [+alternative version +R Rated Version] R2 DVD
at UK Amazon
US : Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
From the BBFC: In 2008, the full uncut version of Caligula was resubmitted to the BBFC for DVD release. The passage of nearly 30 years had significantly diminished the film's impact and after careful consideration it
was decided that it could now be classified '18' uncut. This decision accords with the BBFC Guidelines, which state that At '18', the BBFC's guideline concerns will not normally override the wish that adults should be
free to chose their own entertainment, within the law. Although there are scenes in Caligula that some people will find shocking, offensive or disgusting, the film does not contain any material that is illegal in terms
of current UK law and nor does it contain any material that is likely to give rise to harm for adults audiences, most of whom will be well aware of its controversial reputation. The DVD version was classified '18' uncut
with the consumer advice Contains strong violence, sexual violence and strong real sex. |
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Australia | Australia: The uncut version was banned in July 2010 See
article from refused-classification.com The Australian Censorship Board has a rich history of censorship of Caligula
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Tinto Brass Alternative Version/Imperial Edition
Tinto Brass
Alternative Version
| run: | 152:57s | | pal: | 146:50s |
| | UK: The Alternative Version or Re-edited Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2008 Freemantlemedia/Arrow Imperial Edition [+uncut version +R Rated Version] R2 DVD
This version is perhaps is historically at the point where Bob Guccione edited together a version from the material directed by Tinto Brass but before he decided that it could be improved by adding hardcore footage. So orgy scenes etc are the original
softcore as directed by Tinto Brass. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com
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US R Rated Version
 
R Rated Version
| cut: | 55:07s | | run: | 102:37s | | pal: | 98:31s |
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passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2008 Freemantlemedia/Arrow Imperial Edition [+uncut version +alternative version] R2 DVD
- 1998 Screen Multimedia VHS
- 1990 Electric VHS
A couple of brief shots of genital detail and sight of nurses cradling babies and phallic shaped bottles were reinstated from the the previous cut release and were allowed to remain. Many of the cuts were not related to sex & violence but to
shorten the running time and deal with continuity issues over sex and violent scenes that were cut. See details on IMDB |
UK Theatrical Version
cut
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minutes of cuts for:
- 1982 Electric pre-cert VHS
- 1980 cinema release
James Ferman commented in Photoplay: Even before it could be considered for a certificate some 8.5 minutes had to be cut to make it legal. There are scenes of perverted violence that I
wouldn't have thought would ever have been seen in this country, in clubs or anywhere else. A lot of the sex was just straight sex, but more explicit than has ever been passed here. They took out another 3 or 4 minutes and replaced it with lesser
material to make it acceptable for the X certificate. 11 minutes of cuts including:
- Views of Drusilla's vulva removed from several pints in the film
- Sights of babies sucking phallic-shaped bottles removed
- Much reduced scene of bootlace being tied around soldier's penis.
- Hardcore action inserted into orgy
scenes taken out
- The sight of wine streaming out of soldier's bladder after being hacked with a sword removed.
- Torture shots deleted, a stake into a vagina and several bloodied genitals.
- Male blow job and masturbation deleted
- Priestess bathing loses hardcore cunnilingus and insertion
- Blood of recently ex virgin bride deleted as was greasing of the buttocks and suggestion of fisting for the similarly road tested bridegroom
- A Lesbian scene lost all
hardcore and explicit images
- Death of Proculus lost a stabbing and the subsequent humiliation of being pissed on and castrated.
- The sight of Caligula torturing a mouse was deleted.
- A childbirth scene is missing an emerging
head.
- Hardcore elements of prison scene deleted
- Hardcore elements of brothel scene deleted
- Explicit detail removed from scene of women with pearl adorned vulvas
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