Mob
War is a 1989 USA action crime film by J Christian Ingvordsen. With Jake LaMotta, Johnny Stumper and David Henry Keller.
Cut by the BBFC for 1991 VHS. Cuts
waived for 2004 DVD. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes
When the New York City police disrupt a big cocaine deal, the TV news reporters find John Falcone, a local mobster, nearby. They ask some tough
questions, and Falcone decides he needs a public relations man to help burnish his image. He hires Todd Barrett, and he keeps Barrett in line with generous helpings of cocaine. Meanwhile, Falcone's unorthodox, violent, and sadistic methods get him
cross-wise with Don Ricci, the boss. A mob war may break out. When Todd's wife is endangered, can the flack attack back at the racketeers?
Versions
uncut
run:
96:24s
pal:
92:33s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, language and drug use with previous cuts waived for:
Modesty Blaise is a 1966 UK action crime comedy by Joseph Losey. Starring Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp and Dirk Bogarde.
Uncut in the UK for cinema release and
VHS but the DVD release was cut for animal cruelty.
Summary Notes
Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is
being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island
hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.
Versions
cut
cut:
2s
run:
119:29s
pal:
114:42s
sub:
114:44s
UK: Passed 12 after 2s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
2010 Second Sight R2 DVD
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove sight of a horse being tripped and made to fall forwards as it runs along. Cut made in line with BBFC Guidelines and policy in relation to animal cruelty.
Tales of the Bizarre: Rites, Rituals and Superstitions
Mondo Cane is a 1962 Italy documentary by Paolo Cavara & Gualtiero Jacopetti. With Rossano Brazzi and Stefano Sibaldi.
Banned by the BBFC for 1962 cinema
release. Resubmitted in 1963 and passed X after about 14 minutes of cuts. Not released since in the UK. Uncut in the US.
The film consists of a series of travelogue-vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise the mostly Western film audience, including an insect banquet and a
memorable look at a practising South Pacific cargo cult. Mondo Cane's shock-exploitation-documentary style was the inspiration for numerous imitations, including Shocking Asia and the Faces of Death series of movies.
It was nominated for the
Palme d'Or, the highest prize given to a competing film at the Cannes Film Festival.
UK: Passed X (16) after about 14:00s of BBFC cuts for:
1963 cinema release
Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts were:
Reel 1 - Remove shots of pigs being beaten to death.
Reel 1 - Remove shots of dead dogs in cooking-pots and live dogs in cages in Formosa Roast-Dog Restaurant.
Reel 1 - Shorten the incident of the Easter Egg chickens which are put alive into hot ovens, together with commentary relating to this.
Reel 2 - Remove shots of a snake being skinned alive in
Singapore.
Reel 2 - Considerably shorten the episodes of sharks having poisonous and prickly plant pushed into their mouths, and shorten also shots of the sharks' struggles in the water.
Reel 3 - Reduce the shots of the drunkards and drug-addicts in Hamburg.
Reel 4 - Reduce the shots of buffaloes being decapitated by Gurkhas to no more than one shot, which should not be a close
up.
Reel 4 - Remove the shot of the man being killed by a bull in the street, and being dragged away. Also remove the sound of his groans.
Reel 4 - Reduce to a minimum the shots
of a man being tossed in the bull-ring.
banned
UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
1962 cinema release
Mondo Cannibale - 1980 Spain/France horror by Jesús Franco See
Cannibals
The Money Pit is a 1986 USA comedy by Richard Benjamin. Starring Tom Hanks, Shelley Long and Alexander Godunov.
BBFC category cuts were required for a
PG rated 1986 cinema release. It was passed 15 uncut for the follow up VHS and later passed 12 uncut for 2016 home video. Uncut and PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Walter Fielding and Anna Crowley
have to start looking for a new house- but there's not much they can afford! This soon changes when they meet a lonely old con artist who sells them a beautiful mansion at a ridiculously low price. Only there's a catch. The second they move into the
house it falls apart, starting with the stairway collapsing to the bathtub falling through the floor to eventually the chimney falling into the house! Finally, they have to renovate the house before the frame collapses but the renovations also prove to
be a disaster.
Versions
uncut
run:
90:41s
pal:
87:03s
UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex, sex references, infrequent moderate bad language for:
The Mongols is a 1961 Italy/France action adventure drama by André De Toth, Leopoldo Savona... With Jack Palance, Anita Ekberg and Antonella Lualdi.
Cut by the BBFC for an A rated 1963
cinema release. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes
Genghis Khan and his Mongol army invade Poland and lay siege to the city of Cracow. The Polish king tries to make peace in order to save his city, and
Genghis Khan seems amenable to that. However, his son Ogotai is itching for war, and his mistress eggs him on to defy his father and take the city.
Monica
is a 2022 Italy/US trans drama by Andrea Pallaoro Starring Emily Browning, Patricia Clarkson and Trace Lysette
BBFC cuts were required for a 15 rated
cinema release in 2023.
Summary Notes
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story
explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
Versions
cut:
run:
113:09s
pal:
108:37s
UK: BBFC 15 rated for strong sex, sex references, language for strong sex, sex references, language
after BBFC cuts:
2023 606 cinema release (rated 06/11/2023)
The BBFC commented:
The distributor chose to make a cut to a reference to erotic asphyxiation in order to achieve a 15 rating. An uncut 18 rating was available.
Thanks to Scott who noted that the
"reference to erotic asphyxiation" was just in fact just someone saying "Choke me" during sex
Monique is a 1970 UK comedy romance by John Bown. Starring David Sumner, Joan Alcorn and Sibylla Kay.
Cut by the BBFC for 1970 cinema
release. No BBFC cuts were required for 18 rated 1994 VHS and then 15 rated 2016 DVD.
Summary Notes
Monique (Sibylla Kay) is a French au pair who goes to work for Jean (Joan Alcorn) and her husband
Bill (David Summer). She takes time to care for the children before getting to know husband and wife intimately. Bill soon notices his wife has becomes more sexually aroused. After Bill sleeps with Monique, he comes home one day to discover the two women
in bed together in this flesh feature.
Versions
uncut
84:22s
UK: An unknown version was passed 15 uncut for strong sex for:
Monkey Man is a 2023 US/Canada action thriller by Dev Patel Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley and Sobhita Dhulipala
MPA rated R for strong bloody violence
throughout, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use after cuts to remove 'rape' from the consumer advice.
Summary Notes
A recently released ex-felon living in India
struggles to adjust to a world of corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.
Versions
cut
US: cut and MPA R rated for strong bloody violence throughout, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use after cuts to remove 'rape' from the MPA consumer advice.
2024 theatrical release
uncut
US: Uncut and MPA R rated for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use.
2024 theatrical release unreleased in favour of a cut version
Monkey Shines is a 1988 USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by George A Romero.
IMDb notes that pre-release versions allegedly contained a bizarre brain surgery scene, as well as several abusive scenes
involving the small monkey, Ellie. Although the scenes were all staged and no animals were harmed in the making of the movie, the filmmakers decided it would be better to simply leave them out to avoid conflicts. There were no censorship issues with the
resulting version.
v Monkey Twins
- Thailand action crime TV series by Nontakorn Taweesuk.
The Monster is a 1975 UK horror by Peter Sasdy Starring Joan Collins, Eileen Atkins and Ralph Bates
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1975. The cuts were waived for 18 rated VHS in 1987 and the rating was reduced to
15 in 2002. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes
A woman gives birth to a baby, but this is no ordinary one. The child is seemingly possessed by the Devil.
Versions
uncut
run:
94m
pal:
90m
UK: Passed 15 uncut:
2002 Carlton Visual Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon titled The Monster
UK: Passed 18 uncut:
1989 Missing in Action VHS titled The Devil Within Her
1987 Atlas Home Video Ltd VHS titled It Lives Within Her
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated.
cut
cut:
run:
93m
pal:
89m
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts:
1975 cinema release titled I Don't Want To Be Born
1975 cinema release titled The Monster
Thanks to Tim. The BBFC cut was:
Reel 9: Small reduction to blood spurt following second blow with shovel onto Doctor's neck.
BBFC examiners asked originally for the entire shot to be removed but this was toned down to a small reduction following appeal.
Due to imprecise nature of cut, it is not known whether video/DVDs are uncut.
v Monster
- 1980 USA Sci-Fi horror by Barbara Peeters
Monster is a 1980 USA Sci-Fi horror by Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami (uncredited) Starring Doug McClure, Ann Turkel and Vic Morrow
Not cut by the BBFC but a small scene
is missing from the UK VHS release
Summary Notes
Scientific experiments backfire and produce horrific mutations: half man, half fish, which terrorize a small fishing village by
killing the men and raping the women.
Versions
pre-cut
cut:
run:
79:45s
pal:
76:34s
UK: A re-cut version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
1986 Warner VHS
From IMDB:
Missing a small scene during the carnival massacre where a man has his head torn off.
Monster is a 2022 India action adventure by Vysakh Starring Mohanlal, Lakshmi Manchu and Siddique
BBFC category cuts were required for
a 12A rated cinem arelease in 2022.
Summary Notes
On their first wedding anniversary, Lucky Singh, an entrepreneur from Punjab walks into the lives of Anil Chandra and Bhamini. Little
do they know that this man will change their future
Versions
cut:
run:
134:38s
pal:
129:15s
UK: Passed 12A with a BBFC trigger warning for moderate violence, occasional bloody images, discrimination, language after BBFC
cuts:
2022 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence in order to receive their preferred 12A classification. An uncut 15 rating was available.
The Monster Club is a 1981 UK comedy horror by Roy Ward Baker. With Vincent Price, Donald Pleasence and John Carradine.
The cinema release was cut for an A
rating. All home video releases are 15 uncut
Summary Notes
A writer of horror stories is invited to a "monster club" by a mysterious old gentleman. There, three gruesome stories are told to
him; between each story some musicians play their songs. In the end, it's recognized he's the greatest monster of all.
Monster from the Unknown World is a 1961 Italy action romance by Antonio Leonviola (as Leonviola). With Gordon Mitchell, Chelo Alonso and Vira Silenti.
Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes
Strongman
Maciste must battle the one-eyed Cyclops monster that is ravaging the land of Sadok, while at the same time fending off the advances of the evil Queen Capys, who wants to do a little ravaging of her own.
Monster Man is a 2003 US comedy horror thriller by Michael Davis Starring Eric Jungmann, Justin Urich and Aimee Brooks
Uncut and 18 rated for cinema and 2005
DVD. Later uncut and 15 rated Blu-ray release in 2022. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. A trailer suffered category cuts for a 15 rated trailer in 2005.
Monster's Ball is a 2001 US drama by Marc Forster. With Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry and Taylor Simpson.
In the US the Theatrical Version was
cut for an MPAA R rating. This was 15 rated in the UK. The Director's Cut is the uncut version and is MPAA Unrated in the US and was again 15 rated in the UK.
Summary Notes
Set in the
Southern United States, 'Monster's Ball' is a tale of a racist white man, Hank, who falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's interracial
affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers.
Cutting Edge
Monster's Ball How the film avoided the box office death sentence of an MPAA NC-17 rating.
Versions
Director's Cut
run:
112:31s
pal:
108:01s
UK: The Unrated Version/Director's
Cut was passed 18 uncut for:
Writing in their 2002 annual report, the BBFC commented:
The award-winning US film Monster's Ball contained at least one sex scene which might have justified an '18' certificate had it occurred in a film
offering sexual thrills as the primary pleasure. Carefully placed in a serious and moving drama, and clearly intended to provide insight into the characters involved, their emotional states and their complex relationship, the scene was judged to be
acceptable in the context of the film as a whole at certificate '15'.
Monsters from an Unknown Planet is a 1975 Japan action Sci-Fi adventure by Ishirô Honda. Starring Katsuhiko Sasaki, Tomoko Ai and Akihiko Hirata.
BBFC category cuts for 1976 cinema release. Uncut in the US but various shortened versions have also been released.
Summary Notes
Godzilla comes to the rescue when an alien race rebuilds Mechagodzilla to destroy Earth's cities. A traitorous scientist gives them a second weapon: Titanosaurus.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1974 UK comedy by Terry Gilliam. With Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Eric Idle.
BBFC category cuts were made for an A rated 1975 cinema release. Uncut and 15 rated for home video until 2006 when the category was
reduced to 12 uncut, at least for commentary variants. Uncut and PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search
for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
Versions
uncut
with intro
run:
91:56s
pal:
88:15s
Without intro
run:
89:12s
pal:
85:38s
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12A rated for moderate sex references, comic violence:
2024 Graft Entertainment cinema release (rated 13/02/2024) titled Monty Python and The Holy Grail
UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex references and comic violence for:
2025 elevation sales 50th Aniiversary Steelbook Edition [Uncut + Near Theatrical versions] R0 4K Blu-ray/RAB Blu-ray Combo
at UK Amazon #ad
This version restores the dialogue edits for the A certificate cinema release and restores the missing 24 seconds:
Variations: Intro
The running time is inconsistent between releases by about 2
minutes. This is dependent on whether the mock intro, "Dentist on the Job" is prefixed to the film or not.
Variations: Outro Thanks to Daniel:
There are also variations to the end of the film. After the titles
the screen goes blank (or reverts to an image of a curtain). The police then turn up to arrest everyone and the camera runs out of film. This is omitted from some versions.
UK: A Near Theatrical Version is BBFC 12 rated for moderate sex references, comic violence, language:
2025 elevation sales 50th Aniiversary Steelbook Edition [Uncut + Near Theatrical versions] R0 4K Blu-ray/RAB Blu-ray Combo
at UK Amazon #ad released on 25th August 2025
category cuts
with intro
cut:
~24s
run:
91:39s
pal:
87:59s
Without intro
cut:
~24s
run:
pal:
sub:
89:42s
sub:
UK: The cut Cinema Version was
passed 15 without further cuts for:
1988 Film & Video VHS
From IMDb. Although the certificate was raised to 15 the dialogue cuts for the cinema 'A' by mistake weren't actually reinstated.
UK: Passed A after BBFC cuts for:
1975 cinema release
From IMDb. The BBFC cut the 1975 cinema release for an A certificate. The initial cuts list was:
Reel 1: In the fight between the black and green knights remove the blood gush from the knight being stabbed through the visor
Reel 2: Remove repeated uses of Jesus Christ .
Reel 2: Remove the sight of blood gushing from
historian AJP Taylor' s neck after having his throat cut
Reel 3: Dialogue cuts to Zoot's use of the phrase the oral sex.
Reel 3: Dialogue cuts to remove the sister saying 'shit'
Reel 4: A close up of blood on bride's
mouth
The Distributors negotiated about the cuts and the final cuts were:
Reel 1: In the fight between the black and green knights remove the blood gush from the knight being stabbed through the visor
Reel 2: Remove repeated uses of Jesus Christ . (Implemented via overdubbing)
Reel 2: Remove the
sight of blood gushing from historian AJP Taylor' s neck after having his throat cut
Script Advice
The producers submitted an initial script to the BBFC for advice and were informed that the script would likely result in an X (18) rating. The producers duly toned down the script.
Negotiations with
the BBFC
There is a famous letter published on the internet that outlines the first position in a sequence of behind the scenes negotiations between the BBFC and the producers. At an advice screening, a BBFC examiner suggested that the
submitted film would be AA but could be cut for an A as follows:
Lose as may shits as possible
Take Jesus Christ out, if possible
Lose I fart in your general direction
Lose the oral sex
Lose oh, fuck off
Lose We make castanets out of your
testicles
A letter from Stephen Murphy also reveals that the BBFC were not impressed with the argument that because Monty Python was shown on TV then this somehow correlated to an 'A' certificate being appropriate.
Murphy also said that bloody humour was not
affective n one or two places and that the BBFC was less than enchanted about the funny Frenchman.
He also ticked off the film makers for the use of 'Jesus Christ'. He noted:
The repetition of 'Jesus Christ in
the film seems to us unnecessary. There is good evidence that this does distress people who would otherwise enjoy the film.
At this stage the producers agreed to:
Lose the shits, take the odd Jesus
Christ out and lose Oh fuck off, but to retain 'fart in your general direction', castanets of your testicles and 'oral sex' and ask him for an A rating on that basis.
Unfortunately nothing further was reported on the
negotiations which clearly resulted in a compromise quite different to that outlined in the early exchange .
The Missing 24s
Unrelated to the BBFC negotiations the producers also decided to
delete a scene which has become known as the Missing 24s:
I n the scene where the heroic knights come across a castle full of nubile women: When the girl states that her sister has lit the beacon that is
grail shaped, my Paramount print goes on to say that they should all be spanked as punishment. The Paramount print has several shots along the following lines before the line "You should spank us all" The girl stating that "that was a good chance for a
pussy gag" The knight saying that "he's glad this will/won't be cut" A shot of the crowd shouting "Get on with it" and God shouting "Get on With it".
Monty Python's Flying Circus is a 1969-1974 UK TV comedy . With Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam.
There are reports of arguments about cuts made during production.
Summary Notes
The irreverent Monty Python comedy troupe present a series of skits which are often surreal, baudy, uncompromising, tasteless, but inevitably hilarious.
Versions
best available
~1327:00s
UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
2008 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
In the third series, the BBC started making some fairly ridiculous censorship decisions . A battle over one particular sketch saw all six Pythons in a heated argument with the head
of comedy. We fought them for the right to say 'masturbation' .
Did they say it? It was cut out. We recorded it. It was the man in the Summarise Proust Competition whose hobbies were strangling animals, golf and
masturbating. They just cut the word, so you had: My hobbies are strangling animals, golf... short pause, huge laugh... So what was so funny about golf?
Monty Python's Life of Brian is a 1979 UK comedy by Terry Jones. Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Michael Palin.
Passed AA uncut by the BBFC for 1979 cinema release. Some local authorities overruled the BBFC rating and banned the cinema release in
their areas. Passed 15 uncut for home video. Later the BBFC rating was reduced to 12A for 2019 cinema release. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Banned from 1979 cinema release in Ireland, Singapore and Norway.
Summary Review: A Very
Naughty Boy
Hugely controversial at the time, the subject matter of The Life of Brian was considered strictly taboo in 1979, and even today it can still rattle a few cages, but ultimately the Python team all
shared the same conviction that they were not poking fun at religion (or Jesus) per se, but at the people who blindly follow and misunderstand. In this way, The Life Of Brian became not just a comedy classic, but a ground-breaking movie that
pushed the barriers of what was previously considered off-limits .
Each member of the Python team contributes immensely to the film, with Eric Idle supplying a classic Python tune as Brian is being crucified ( Always Look On The Bright Side of Life
), Terry Gilliam with some great visual gags, Terry Jones as the director of the film, Cleese and Palin turning in multiple brilliant performances (like Cleese's Reg, the leader of the PFJ, and the classic What have the Roman's ever done for us?
sketch), not to mention Chapman as the unsuspecting hero.
Versions
uncut
run:
93:31s
pal:
89:47s
Local authorities X
UK: Passed 12A uncut for infrequent strong language, moderate sex
references, nudity, comic violence:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented in its annula reporting covering 2019:
The film was submitted for video release in 1988 when it was rated 15, which it has retained across subsequent submissions. However, viewing it under current
guidelines, we considered the issues raised to be permissable at a more junior category, so we rated it 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, nudity and comic violence.
On the question of blasphemy, legal opinion sought
by the BBFC stated that in our opinion the Life of Brian :
Is demonstrably not about Jesus Christ or God. It does not, in our view, offensively abuse sacred subjects or ridicule or vilify them; although
it does treat, in a humorous...manner...certain biblical stories and characters.
Banned by 11 local authorities out of 101 who
viewed it. Another 28 decided to raise the rating to 18.
The film contains themes of religious satire which were controversial at the time of its release, drawing accusations of blasphemy and protests from some religious groups. Thirty-nine local
authorities in the UK either imposed an outright ban, or imposed an X certificate (effectively preventing the film from being shown as the distributors said the film could not be shown unless it was unedited and carried the original AA certificate).
One of the councils to ban the film, Bournemouth, made the news in 2015 with the first public screening in 35 years.
Glasgow was one of 39 local authorities in the UK that refused to accept the BBFC rating on blasphemy grounds. The unofficial 30-year ban was only lifted back in 2009, when the council's licensing and regulatory committee approved a request from the
GFT to show the biblical satire under a 15 certificate.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a 1983 UK comedy by Terry Jones. With John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle.
The Theatrical Version is uncut in the UK, originally 18 rated and then 15 rated from 2000. The film is uncut and MPAA R rated in the
US. A longer Director's Cut is available in Germany. The film was once banned in Ireland.
Summary Notes
The comedy team takes a look at life in all of its stages in their own uniquely
silly way.
Theatrical Version
Theatrical Version
run:
106:40s
pal:
102:24s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language and sex references:
Ireland : The film was banned in Ireland until 1990. It seems that the movie did not go down well with religious groups, particularly the musical sketch, starring Michael Palin, singing Every Sperm is Sacred.
Mood Indigo (L'écume des jours) is a 2013 France/Belgium comedy romance by Michel Gondry. Starring Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and a
Director's Cut
Summary Notes
Wealthy, inventive bachelor Colin endeavors to find a cure for his lover Chloe after she's diagnosed with an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.
Versions
uncut
131:11s =125:56s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, nudity, occasional gore for:
2014 Studiocanal [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
at UK Amazon
shortened
90:35s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, nudity for:
2014 Studiocanal [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
at UK Amazon
2014 Studiocanal [Theatrical only] R2 DVD
The film was shortened for Theatrical release outside of France by about 35 minutes.
Moonamghattam is a 2023 India drama by Ranji Vijayan Starring Ranji Vijayan, Sijo Mangalasseril and Simi Jose
BBFC category cuts were required for
a 12A rated cinema release in 2023.
Summary Notes
The protagonist identifies two phases in his present life after meeting his soul. Unknowingly, he is living his present life to
fulfill the karma from his past life. This mystery later unfolds the truth behind the case of a missing person.
Versions
cut:
run:
151:22s
pal:
145:19s
UK: BBFC 12A rated for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, language, sexual harassment for moderate
violence, injury detail, threat, language, sexual harassment after BBFC cuts:
The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of implied sexual violence, suicide references and drug misuse in order to achieve their preferred 12A rating. An uncut 15 rating was available.
Moontrap is a 1989 USA Sci-Fi horror by Robert Dyke. Starring Walter Koenig, Bruce Campbell and Leigh Lombardi.
Pre-cut for a BBFC PG rated VHS
release in 1989. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. There is also an extended Japanese version.
Summary Notes
The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back
on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.
Versions
uncut
Japan
Japan: There is an extended version available in Japan.
From IMDb:
The Japanese VHS runs a
little bit longer than the North American version, but mostly features extended dialogue between Jason and his son.
uncut
run:
90:12s
pal:
86:36s
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
2014 Olive Films RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 18th November 2014
pre-cut
cut:
2m
run:
88:13s
pal:
84:41s
UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG without further BBFC cuts:
1989 Cineplex VHS
Thanks to Richard:
I first saw in the UK on a PG-rated VHS. It always seemed a little dark in tone, and quite violent and somewhat graphic for its BBFC PG rating but nothing too nasty, it was more macabre and creepy than
gory. When I saw reviews for it in a lot of US film guides, they all displayed an R rating. It seemed odd for them to release what was clearly a fairly dark sci-fi horror flick with a more lenient rating in the UK.
I finally saw
the R-rated version on YouTube - and the only difference between the US and UK releases were two scenes of nudity missing in the UK version:
One at a strip club showing a girl topless,
a later scene on the Moon when Walter Koenig is in the tent with the awakened female astronaut on the moon when they get it on.
It seems like the UK distributors were trying to squeeze more money by cutting out the nude stuff and releasing the rest with a PG rating. There's no mention of cuts on the BBFC website.
v Moonwalker
- 1988 USA action crime fantasy by Jerry Kramer
Moonwalker is a 1988 USA action crime fantasy by Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield... Starring Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci and Sean Lennon.
Uncut for PG rated 1989 cinema release
and the follow up VHS release. The film was pre-cut for PG rated DVD in 2005 and the reasons remain mysterious. This cut version was widely distributed but the South Korean DD remains uncut.
Summary Notes
A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a
fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come
Together".
More about the Language of Love is a 1970 Sweden/Denmark sex education documentary by Torgny Wickman With Inge Hegeler, Sten Hegeler and Maj-Brith Bergström-Walan.
Banned by the BBFC for 1972 cinema release. The film was later cut for a 1983 18 rated cinema release and the cuts were eventually
waived for 2009 DVD. There may be a longer version in existence.
2009 Revelation R2 DVD titled Swedish Erotica Collection 2 at UK Amazon
The BBFC noted in the 2009 Annual Report:
Collection 2, Swedish Erotica, a compilation of three early 1970s films from Sweden (Wide Open, Love Play and More About the Language of Love) was passed 18 without
cuts. The work, which includes explicit images of sexual activity, is now very dated. By contemporary standards it is clearly not a sex work, but rather a genuine attempt to inform and educate, and the Board concluded that there was sufficient contextual
justification to allow these scenes at 18 .
2:55s
85:11s
UK: The BBFC cut 2:55s under the title Language of Love 2 for:
1987 Sheptonhurst VHS
1983 cinema release
banned
UK: The BBFC banned the 1972 cinema release under the title More about Language of Love
More Dead Than Alive is a 1969 USA western romance by Robert Sparr. Starring Clint Walker, Vincent Price and Anne Francis.
Cut by the BBFC for 1969 X rated
cinema release. Uncut in the US
Promotional Material
Saddle up for a thrilling tale of heroes and villains in this thought-provoking western starring the tall, dark and handsome, Clint Walker (Sam
Whiskey) and horror legend Vincent Price (The Pit and the Pendulum) in one of his most colorful and likable roles. This action-packed drama aims high and hits its mark - after serving 18 years, "Killer" Cain (Walker) is released from prison,
determined never to touch a gun again. But the only job he can get is with traveling sideshow as the sharp shooting main attraction. As Cain works to build an honest future free of bullets and bloodshed, his enemies look to settle old scores. Now Cain
must risk his new life to become the "Killer" once more- or be haunted by his past forever. Anne Francis (TV's Honey West) co-stars as Monica Alton, in this wonderful western with an ending that is truly original.
UK stunt video by Gregor Urquhart
(Black Diamond Films)
Cut when submitted in 2004 with the following BBFC statement: Cut required to sight of an apparently real assault which appears to have been commissioned by the film makers in the UK.
In particular the cut scene involved a glass bottle being broken over someone's head
Morons From Outer Space is a 1985 UK comedy Sci-Fi film by Mike Hodges. Starring Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Joanne Pearce.
BBFC category cuts were required for a
PG rated cinema release in 1985. The same cut version has been released ever since.
Summary Notes
3 aliens get a bit of their 'friend', Bernard, hacked off. Bernard keeps making the
prat of himself play space ball. It's while he is playing space ball that the 2 others start playing around with the ship's controls. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded whilst they crash into a large blue planet close
by...
The 6 minutes and 10 seconds of cuts listed on the BBFC's website were not all content related. Apparently on first submission a rough cut of the film was sent, and when the final cut was submitted a
lot more was missing, but there was absolutely no mention in the BBFC files that this was for content reasons
There were still two BBFC content cuts made in the final submission that are as follows:
Reel 4: In second sequence where Desmond is humping on top of Sandra, remove her dialogue implying orgasm "I'm having one at last"
Reel 9: In sequence backstage where Graham
addresses the 'aliens' remove all sight of Desmond sniffing up cocaine from table. Final shot of him sitting with tube protruding from nose may remain
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is a 1997 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by John R Leonetti. Starring Robin Shou, Talisa Soto and James Remar.
BBFC category cuts were required for a
15 rated cinema release in 1998. Further cuts were required for the 15 rated VHS release in the same year. These cuts persisted until waived for 2011 Blu-ray, still with a 15 rating. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful
sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the first movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade
and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm
merges with the Outworld.
Versions
uncut
run:
98:21s
pal:
94:25s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence with
previous BBFC cuts waived:
The cuts list was the same as the 1998 VHS, presumably implemented differently.
UK: Passed 15 after 4s of BBFC category cuts:
1998 Entertainment in Video [inc film cuts] VHS titled Mortal Kombat : Annihilation
The BBFC required further cuts to the video
During the fight between Sonya Blade and Mileena the fatal moves are cut. First Sonya strangles her defeated opponent with her legs, then she kicks her head.
The final fight sequence is missing Liu Kang getting kneed in his back.
The cinema also cut persisted into the video version
Two shots cut of Shao Kahn breaking Johnny Cage's neck. First Shao Kahn pulls Johnny Cage's head towards him and then he twists it the other way
category cuts
cut:
1s
run:
94:32s
pal:
90:45s
sub:
94:34s
UK: Passed 15 for fantasy violence and infrequent mild language. after 1s of BBFC category cuts:
Mortdecai is a 2015 USA action comedy by David Koepp. Starring Johnny Depp, Olivia Munn and Ewan McGregor.
The original uncut theatrical version
is R rated. There is also a cut PG-13 version currently targeted as an option for US VoD viewers. Cut prior to US DVD release to achieve a PG-13 rating rather than t
Summary Notes
Juggling some angry
Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai must traverse the globe armed only with his good looks and special charm in a race to recover a stolen painting
rumored to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.
Versions
uncut
US: The uncut theatrical version was rated R for some language and sexual material.
versions
cut
US: A cut home video version was rated PG-13 for sexuality including references and innuendo, action/violence and brief strong language.
This version seems targeted as an option
for VoD viewers and is described as even more incomprehensible than the Theatrical Version.
Motel Of Fear is a 1973 Italy crime drama by Maurizio Lucidi. Starring Eli Wallach and Ursula Andress and Fabio Testi.
BBFC category cuts were required for
'A' rated cinema release in 1974. The film was uncut and 15 rated for 2025 Blu-ray
Summary Notes
After robbing a jewellery shop in Canada, two Americans arrange a meeting near the US
borders in order to split the loot. One of them has an accident with his car on his way there and gets stuck in an isolated motel until his car is fixed. The owner of the motel, a sexy woman in her thirties, falls in love with him, but her suspicions
about him begin to multiply, as the police arrive at the motel...
Versions
uncut
run:
101:24s
pal:
97:21s
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong sex, violence, bloody images:
2025 Argent Films Blu-ray (rated 24/02/2025) titled Stateline Motel
cut:
run:
102:00s
pal:
97:55s
UK: BBFC A (PG) rated for strong sex, violence, bloody images for strong sex, violence, bloody images after
BBFC cuts:
1974 cinema release (rated 13/05/1974)
Mortuary - 1983 US horror by Howard Avedis. See
Embalmed
Mosquito - 1977 Switzerland horror by Marijan David Vajda. See
bloodlust
Motel Hell is a 1980 USA comedy horror by Kevin Connor. With Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons.
Uncut by the BBFC for 1980 cinema
release but cut for 1986 VHS. Uncut from the 2002 DVD. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review : Brutally observed spoof horror
Farmer Vincent kidnaps unsuspecting travellers and is
burying them in his garden. Unfortunately for his victims, they are not dead. He feeds his victims to prepare them for his famously delicious roadside sausage stand.
What we have is a delicious little parody of the horror genre,
outrageous in places, ironic in others.
Rory Calhoun plays the owner of a financially failing motel. Farmer Vincent, you see, is a highwayman Sweeney Todd, harvesting unwary travellers at night. Well, you have to wonder what gives his cooked
meats such a unique flavour. The whole operation is based on his techniques for tenderising the meat and the produce of his secret garden.
It's a brutally observed spoof horror, well shot, highly entertaining, and very funny. There's satire,
there's farce, there's irony, there's some visceral humour, and there's a chainsaw duel! What more could you ask for?
Versions
uncut
run:
101:13s
pal:
97:10s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong language and horror for:
Mother's Day is a 1980 US comedy horror by Charles Kaufman. With Tiana Pierce, Nancy Hendrickson and Deborah Luce.
Banned by the BBFC for 1980 cinema
release. Passed 18 uncut for 2015 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Camp Horror Classic
When you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise.
When you go into the woods today you're not going to believe your eyes. But it ain't no teddy bear picnic . Three girls discover that two men are willing to do anything to impress Mother and what impresses Mother is watching her son commit acts of
rape and murder. Now these women are prisoners and lowered to pawns in the game of checkers between two dim wits and their Maniac Mommy and the question becomes, can any of them escape, alive?
This is a true 80's
horror classic, with a little bit of camp thrown in for fun! I can't say enough about this under seen little gem! For it's time and genre, the gore and killings are just fantastic. I really dig the script as well. I say that in my opinion, the acting is
absolutely fantastic.
Versions
uncut
run:
90:16s
pal:
86:39s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexual violence for:
Mothra is a 1961 Japan Sci-Fi fantasy thriller by Ishirô Honda Starring Furankî Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyôko Kagawa
Exists as a longer Japanese version
and a shorter US version.
Summary Notes
Following reports of human life on Infant Island, the supposedly deserted site of atomic
bomb tests, an international expedition to the heavily-radiated island discovers a native tribe and tiny twin female fairies called "Shobijin" who guard a sacred egg. The overzealous expedition leader kidnaps the Shobijin to exhibit in a Tokyo
stage show but soon they summon their protector, hatching the egg and releasing a giant caterpillar. When Mothra arrives in Japan and transforms into her final form, the nation and its people face their destruction.
Versions
Japanese Version
run:
142:23s
pal:
136:41s
UK: The longer Japanese Version
was passed PG uncut for mild violence:
2021 Eureka Entertainment [Japanese + US versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
2007 DD [US + Japanese Versions] R2 DVD
US: The longer Japanese Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
UK: The Shorter US Version was passed A/PG uncut for mild violence for:
2021 Eureka Entertainment [Japanese + US versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
2007 DD [US + Japanese Versions] R2 DVD
1961 cinema release
From IMDb:
The American version deleted the scene where Senchiro crosses himself after it is asked that everyone pray.
The American version also deleted the scene where the two priests asks the populace of Newkirk City to pray for Mothra to end her
rampage over the city.
Motorpsycho is a 1965 US action thriller by Russ Meyer Starring Haji, Alex Rocco and Steve Oliver
Exists as the original version and an
extended version.
Summary Notes
A vengeful veterinarian and a grieving widow join forces to track down a trio of violent bikers after they commit heinous acts against their loved
ones.
Versions
extended version
run:
73:43s
pal:
70:46s
UK: The extended version is BBFC 18 rated for strong sexual violence:
The Mountain Men is a 1980 USA western adventure by Richard Lang. Starring Charlton Heston, Brian Keith and Victoria Racimo.
Cut by the BBFC for AA rated 1980
cinema release and also for 15 rated VHS in 1986
Summary Notes
A pair of grizzled frontiersmen fight Indians, guzzle liquor, and steal squaws in their search for a legendary valley
'so full of beaver that they jump right into your traps' in this fanciful adventure.
Versions
uncut
UK:
Thanks to Tim for noting that Netflix broadcasts of the film are uncut.
cut:
run:
99:49s
pal:
95:49s
UK: Passed 15 after compulsory BBFC cuts:
1986 RCA/Columbia VHS
The cinema animal cruelty cuts were also applied to VHS video releases.
Mountain of the Cannibal God is a 1978 Italian adventure by Sergio Martino With Ursula Andress and Stacey Keach.
All UK releases have been cut for
animal cruelty. The film was banned as a video nasty in 1983. There is an uncut extended version released in the US. This Extended Version was passed 18 for 2018 UK video but was still cut for animal cruelty.
Summary Review: Very tasty
little snack
Another 70's cannibal flick that is much better than expected.
You've got the hot, scantily-clad Ursula Andress and her crew on a quest through the jungles of New Guinea.
They get ambushed by some blood thirsty savages of course. This tribe looks extremely heinous. Their masks are what really stood out for me in this movie. Freaky! When the maniacal tribe leader sees Ursula, he might develop a different kind of hunger.
You've got all your basic cannibal flick essentials--blood, gore, decapitations, nudity, violence with animals. The acting and dialogue are good enough not to hamper the story. It may not be extremely original, but hey, if
it ain't broke...
Versions
Extended Version
run:
102:48s
pal:
98:41s
US: The Extended International Version was uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2020 Code Red [Extended International Version + US Version] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
US: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
The Extended Version features 4 minutes of previously unseen rape, bestiality and masturbation scenes. It also restores the explicit castration scene to the movie. This extra material is said to have been taken from the director's private collection.
cut Extended Version
cut:
2:01s
run:
100:29s
pal:
96:28s
UK: The Extended Version was passed 18 for strong violence, gore, sex after 2:01s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
Compulsory cuts required to remove six sequences of animal cruelty
The BBFC commented further in the annual report covering 2017:
Required cuts to remove sight of real animal cruelty that appeared to be orchestrated and directed for the purposes of the film (a crocodile attacking other
animals and a fight between a snake and a bird)
cut
cut:
2:06s
run:
96:08s
pal:
92:17s
UK: Passed 18 after 2:06s of BBFC cuts for:
2013 Cornerstone Media R2 DVD
2008 Orbit/Blackhorse R2 DVD
2003 Vipco R0 DVD
2001 Protected/Vipco R0 DVD
2001 Protected/Vipco VHS
The BBFC commented:
Cuts required to sight of animal cruelty, including animals being goaded to fight each other
UK: The cut cinema version was released on pre-cert video for:
UK 1981 Hokushin VHS titled Prisoner of the Cannibal God
This was banned and added to the list of video nasties in November 1983. It was removed from the list in May 1985.
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
1978 cinema release titled Prisoner of the Cannibal God
1978 cinema release titled Mountain of the Cannibal God
Movie 43 is a 2013 USA comedy by Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill...
With Emma Stone, Stephen Merchant and Richard Gere.
There are 2 alternative versions with different linking stories. The UK version uses a linking story with a couple of stoneheads and a
young brat searching the internet for a fabled banned movie. The US used an alternative called The Pitch
Summary Review: The most banned movie in the world
A series of interconnected short films
follows three kids as they search the depths of the Internet to find the most banned movie in the world.
Versions
uncut
90:00s
UK: The US Feature Edit, The Pitch was passed 15 uncut for frequent strong sex
references and very strong language for:
2013 Technicolor/Momentum [UK + US Version] RB Blu-ray at UK
Amazon
2013 cinema release
US: Rated R For strong pervasive crude and sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity, language and some violence.
No
cuts or variant versions but the MPAA rating was changed prior to release from: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence including bloody images, and some thematic elements to: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some bloody
images and thematic elements.
Mozambique is a 1964 UK action crime drama by Robert Lynn. Starring Steve Cochran, Hildegard Knef and Paul Hubschmid.
BBFC category cuts were required for a
U rated 1964 release. An unknown version was passed 12 for 2016 DVD
Summary Notes
An out-of-work and penniless American pilot is offered work in Mozambique and promptly becomes an unwitting pawn in a
world of drug smuggling, kidnap and murder.
Versions
uncut
Unrated
92:58s
UK: An unknown version was passed 12 for moderate violence for without further BBFC cuts :
No details yet as to what version had been submitted. Perhaps the 12 rating suggests that this version is uncut and that the violence was cut for a U rating in 1964
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2016 Blue Underground [Code 7 Victim 5 + Mozambique] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
