v Raabta - 2017 romance by Dinesh Vijan.
 Raabta is a 2017 romance by Dinesh Vijan.
Starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Kriti Sanon and
Jim Sarbh. Cut by the BBFC for a 12A rated 2017 cinema release. Versions
category cuts
| cut: | 14s | | run: | 147:13s | | pal: | 141:20s |
|  | UK: Passed 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate bloody violence, sex references after 14s of BBFC
category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- Company chose to remove moments of strong bloody violence and reduce number of uses of strong language in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
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Raajakumara - 2017 action drama by Santhosh Ananddram.
Raajakumara is a 2017 action drama by Santhosh Ananddram.
Starring Nandeesha
Boregowda, Priya Anand and Avinash. BBFC category cut were required for a 2017 12A rated cinema release. Versions
category cuts
| cut: | 17s | | run: | 148:24s | | pal: | 142:28s |
| | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 17s of BBFC category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- Company chose to remove moments of stronger violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
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v Rabbit Fever
- 2006 UK comedy by Ian Denyer.
Rabbit Fever is a 2006 UK comedy by Ian Denyer.
With Lisa Barbuscia, Julian
Rhind-Tutt and Tara Summers. 
 Uncut by the BBFC at 18. The distributors wanted a 15 but the request was denied Summary Notes The Rabbit is the
world's belling-selling vibrator. In the past year alone, millions have been sold all over the globe. Now experts are warning the Rabbit is becoming the new addiction; women who start using often find they simply cannot stop. RABBIT FEVER is the first
film to follow the trials and tribulations of a group of Rabbit Addicts as they attempt to kick their Rabbit habit.
Versions
|  | 82:10s | UK: Passed 18 uncut for frequent strong sex references
for:
There's no sign of the video release in the BBFC database. Uncut but as the film contains no violence, no nudity and little sex beyond that implied by the title and references to sex toys, then the distributors felt that 18 was unnecessarily
restrictive. They asked the BBFC to reconsider but the BBFC declined with the following statement: This determination was formally reconsidered by the BBFC at the request of the submitting company. The BBFC carefully
considered the arguments put forward by the submitting company and looked again at the relevant submitted material, but concluded that its original determination was appropriate. The BBFC did, however, amend the consumer advice. |
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v Rabid Dogs
- 1974 Italy crime thriller by Mario Bava and Lamberto Bava.
- Kidnapped
- L'uomo e il bambino
Rabid Dogs is a 1974 Italy crime thriller by Mario Bava and Lamberto Bava. With Lea Lander, George Eastman and Riccardo Cucciolla.
Not cut by censors. The original version is titled Rabid Dogs. An
unsuccessful rework is titled Kidnapped From IMDb Originally shot in 1974 under the title L'uomo e il bambino (Rabid Dogs) , this film was shelved when one of the film financial backers died. The film
sat on a shelf for almost 25 years until actress Lea Lander rescued it from oblivion. A new short prologue was shot, according to Bava's original script, and editing and scoring were completed using existing available materials. In 2002 producer Alfredo
Leone and director Lamberto Bava (Mario's son), allegedly dissatisfied with the DVD edit, produced a new restored version of the film called Kidnapped . Lamberto Bava and his son Roy shot additional footage and original composer Stelvio Cipriani
created a new complete musical score. This new version was not well received.
Rabid Dogs
Rabid Dogs
| | UK: Rabid Dogs was passed 18 uncut for scenes of strong sexual threat, humiliation, violence:
- 2019 Arrow Macabre Visions Limited Edition [Rabid Dogs + Kidnapped versions] (RB) Blu-ray at
UK Amazon
- 2014 Arrow Video [Rabid Dogs + Kidnapped versions] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
at UK Amazon
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Kidnapped
Kidnapped
| | UK: Kidnapped was passed 18 uncut for scenes of strong sexual threat, humiliation, violence for:
- 2019 Arrow Macabre Visions Limited Edition [Rabid Dogs + Kidnapped versions] (RB) Blu-ray at
UK Amazon
- 2014 Arrow Video [Rabid Dogs + Kidnapped versions] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
at UK Amazon
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v Rabid Grannies
- 1988 Belgium / France / Netherlands comedy horror by Emmanuel Kervyn.
Rabid Grannies is a 1988 Belgium / France / Netherlands comedy horror by Emmanuel Kervyn. Starring Catherine Aymerie, Caroline Braeckman and Richard Cotica.
Uncut by film censors but violence was cut by Kervyn for his Director's Cut. The cut scenes were restored for the Producer's Cut. There also exists a shortened version of the Producer's Cut. Summary Notes
When given a demonic present by their black sheep nephew two kindly old grannies are transformed into demons who proceed to gorily knock-off their greedy relatives.
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Rabbit Academy - 2022 Germany children's cartoon by Ute von Münchow-Pohl
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v Race 3
- 2018 India action thriller by Remo D'Souza (as Remo).
Race 3 is a 2018 India action thriller by Remo D'Souza (as Remo).
Starring Anil Kapoor,
Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018. The cuts made the Indian news as the local release had a U/A rating, equivalent to a 12,
without cut. The press seized on this rare example of Indian censor leniency and claiming that the Indian censors are too soft. Summary Notes Revolves around a family that deals in borderline crime;
ruthless and vindictive to the core.
Versions
uncut | 
U/A
| | India: Passed U/A (12A) uncut for cinema release The UK cuts have generated interest in India with the perspective that it shows that Indian censors are not strict
enough. Free Press Journal reports: A source from the Indian censor board finds the discrepancy between the Indian and British censor's perception to be disconcerting. Are we to presume that the Indian censor board is more
liberal than its British counterpart? To be honest we did have reservations about certain shots being suitable for a 'UA' certification. But there is a standing instruction from above (meaning the I &B ministry) that nothing
should be cut from any film unless absolutely necessary. We are looking at an era of unstoppable liberalism in the censor board. This is to countermand the sanskari era of Pahlaj Nihalani .
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1:20s | |
158:30s
158:30s | UK: 2D and 3D versions were passed 12A for moderate violence, sex references after 1:20s of BBFC
category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- The company has chosen to remove scenes of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Thanks to Joseph who commented: Having seen both the 12A version of Race 3 and later the uncut bits online. I can definitely agree with the BBFC's decision to request cuts for a 12A; the cuts mainly occur to a shootout
near the start of the film were large blood spurts are shown from shotgun blasts and to some other violence later in the film.
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v Race with the Devil
- 1975 USA action thriller by Jack Starrett.
Race with the Devil is a 1975 USA action thriller by Jack
Starrett.
With Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit.
Cut by the BBFC for animal cruelty Versions
uncut | 
 
| 84:28s | UK : Passed 15
uncut for:
UK : Passed AA (14) uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
- 2013 Shout! Factory [Double Feature with Dirty Mary Crazy Larry] RA Blu-ray via UK Amazon
and at US Amazon
- 2011 Shout! Factory [Double Feature with Dirty Mary Crazy Larry] R2
DVD at US Amazon
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25s | |
84:15s | UK: Passed 15 for moderate nudity and violence after 25s of BBFC cuts for:
- 2007 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
The BBFC commented:
- Cuts required to scenes of animal cruelty (in this case, a snake being struck with a pole).
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| Radiance of Resistance - 2016 Palestine/US documentary by Jesse Roberts See
Banned International: Radiance of Resistance |
v Raees - 2017 India action crime
thriller by Rahul Dholakia.
Raees is a 2017 India action crime thriller by Rahul Dholakia.
Starring Sunny Leone, Shah
Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated 2017 cinema release. The film was banned in Pakistan. Summary Notes
The film is set in the early 80's and 90's in Gujarat. The fictitious story of a man who builds an empire in the state of Gujarat, the only state that still follows prohibition. It's a story about his rise and his relationships, which
help him become the single most powerful man in the state. Versions
advised category cuts | |
143:26s | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, occasional bloody images after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- This film was seen for advice prior to its submission for formal classification. The company was advised that the film was likely to be passed 15 uncut but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by reducing a
number of scenes of strong bloody violence. When the film was submitted for formal classification most of the scenes highlighted at the advice stage had been acceptably reduced. However, one scene had not been acceptably reduced and further cuts were
therefore required in that scene. An uncut 15 was available.
The BBFC commented it its annual report covering 2017: The original version contained moments of strong bloody violence including a stabbing and several slow-motion spurts of blood resulting from shootings. The BBFC
advised the distributor that the film as it stood would be classified 15. The distributor chose to re-edit the film in order to achieve a 12A classification.
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Pakistan |
| Pakistan: Banned in February 2017 The film was banned in Pakistan due to its objectionable content. A source from the Central Board of Film Certification
(CBFC) said: Owing to subtle portrayal of Muslims as violent criminals and terrorists, the recommendations forwarded by the CBFC panel deemed the film is unsuitable for public screening
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| Rafiki - 2018 Kenya / South Africa drama by Wanuri Kahiu. See
Banned International: Rafiki |
v Rag Doll
Rag Doll
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Rage: Ring of Fire II
- Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
- Ring of Fire 2: Blood and Steel
Rage: Ring of Fire II Versions
| 1:13s | | 91:31s | 1993 US martial arts film by Richard W.
Munchkin The BBFC cut 1:13s for an 18 rating for the 1993 Imperial video and 2001 Prism DVD. See pictorial cuts details from
movie-censorship.com :
- Cuts to nunchaka wielding bad guy in a warehouse
- Cuts to another nunchuka wielding bad who gets dispatched with a broken neck
- Cuts to a 3rd nunchuka armed fiighter
- 2 earclaps have been deleted
- Another neck break
has been deleted
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available
at US Amazon Review from
US Amazon : Solid action entertainment Wow! Ring of Fire 2
takes an entirely different route than the original. The first instalment was a Romeo and Juliet type of romance set against a backdrop of a cross-culture martial arts fued. Don The Dragon Wilson was the romantic lead and left most of the
fight scenes to his capable co-stars. The sequel, on the other hand, is a non-stop action film. Don, reprising his role of Johnny, and his buddies go underground (literally!) in search of the gang leader who kidnapped his
fiance (Maria Ford, reprising her role- but with a different hair color!). The plot is totally contrived, but this is just such a likable knucklehead of a movie that it's hard not to like it. Don the Dragon gets plenty of
fight scenes this time around. Wise move. Ring of Fire 2 is solid action entertainment. Just remember to leave your I.Q. at the door and you'll love it. |
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v Rage of Honor
- 1987 Argentina / USA action drama by Gordon Hessler.
Rage of Honor is a 1987 Argentina / USA action drama by Gordon Hessler. Starring Shô Kosugi, Lewis Van Bergen and Robin Evans.
Cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated 1987 VHS. The BBFC cuts were waived for
uncut 15 rated 2015 DVD and Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Notes . A Japanese cop, Shiro, and his partner Ray are after a bunch of drug dealers. But they are betrayed by an insider
and Ray is killed. Shiro follows the murderer, a sadistic drug lord, up to Singapore.
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v Ragewar
- 1984 USA Sci-Fi fantasy by David Allen, Charles Band...
Ragewar is a 1984 USA Sci-Fi fantasy by David Allen, Charles Band... With Jeffrey Byron, Richard Moll and Leslie Wing.
The pre-release version featured more nudity than appeared in two release versions. The international version was cut by the BBFC for 15 rated cinema and VHS releases. In the US the Theatrical Version was missing nudity and narrative
scenes. The International Version was later released MPAA Unrated in the US. Two versions were passed BBFC 15 uncut in 2023, possibly the uncut version and the cut US version. Summary notes A
demonic wizard challenges a modern-day computer programmer to a battle of technology vs. sorcery, with the programmer's girlfriend as the prize. For those who enjoyed the 80's Sword & Sorcery films, this splendid little number
provides a nice twist on the formula.
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v Raging Fury
Raging Fury Versions
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| v The Raid - 2011 Indonesia/US crime
thriller by Gareth Evans.
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v The Raid 2 - 2014 Indonesia
action crime thriller by Gareth Evans.
The Raid 2 is a 2014 Indonesia action crime thriller by Gareth Evans. With Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle and Yayan Ruhian.
Cut for a US R rated release. Uncut in Europe. Banned in Malaysia
Summary Notes Only a short time after the first raid, Rama goes undercover with the thugs of Jakarta and plans to bring down the syndicate and uncover the corruption within his police force
Versions
uncut | | 143:56s
| UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, gore for: r:
European releases are uncut and MPAA cuts are specific to the US. | 
5s |
R rated | 150:00s
=~144:00s | US: Rated R For sequences of strong bloody
violence throughout, sexuality and language for:
- 2014 Sony RA Blu-ray
- 2014 Sony R1 DVD
- 2014 cinema release
A month earlier the film was rated R For strong bloody violence throughout, sexuality and language. See pictorial cuts details from
movie-censorship.com . 5s of cuts were made to 9 scenes with bullets, throat stabbings and hammer wounds being removed. Director Gareth Evans reported on MPAA cuts via
Twitter: For folks in the US, The Raid 2 has just been rated R. And in all honesty the few cuts we made are so minimal. We are literally talking frames - and not too many of them. I'm fucking happy.
See
article from hypable.com :
Hypable : After seeing this finished version of the film and the previous unrated cut at Sundance, I barely noticed any changes. How were you able to get through the MPAA ratings board with so few changes? Gareth Evans:
We were very lucky because the changes were minimal. We did make some changes but they're so subtle like cutting a couple of frames here and there. Also, there were some issues with Hammer Girl where she impacts to the flesh. Impacts to the flesh are
okay but impacts to the flesh and dragging the body are not. I trimmed here and there and thankfully you didn't notice, which is great for me.
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v Raid on Entebbe
Raid on Entebbe
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v Raid on Rommel
- 1971 USA war drama by Henry Hathaway.
Raid on Rommel is a 1971 USA war drama by Henry Hathaway.
Starring
Richard Burton, John Colicos and Clinton Greyn.
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A' rated cinema release in 1971. Uncut and 15 rated on home video. Summary Notes Captain Foster plans on raiding
German-occupied Tobruk with hand-picked commandos, but a mix-up leaves him with a medical unit containing a Quaker conscientious objector. Despite all odds they succeed with their mission. On the way they pick up and drug the mistress of an Italian
general, blow up the entire fuel supply for the Afrika Korps, and swap philatelic gossip with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
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| Raiders of Atlantis - 1983 Italy / Philippines action Sci-Fi film by Ruggero Deodato See
The Atlantis Interceptors |
| Rain of
Fire - 2000 Italy/UK horror by Alberto De Martino See Holocaust 2000 |
v Raising Cain - 1992 USA
crime thriller by Brian De Palma.
Raising Cain is a 1992 USA crime thriller by Brian De Palma. Starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich and Steven Bauer.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and a re-ordered Director's Cut. Summary Notes Jenny Nix, wife of eminent child psychologist Carter Nix, becomes increasingly concerned about her
husband's seemingly obsessive concern over the upbringing of their daughter. Her own adulterous affair with an old flame, however, causes her to neglect her motherly duties until a spate of local kidnapings forces her to accept the possibility that he
may be trying to recreate the twisted mind-control experiments of his discreditied psychologist father.
Versions
Director's Cut
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| UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut
for strong language, bloody images for:
- 2016 Arrow Video [Theatrical Version + Director's Cut] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
at UK Amazon
US: The Director's Cut is presumably MPAA Unrated for:
- 2016 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Director's Cut] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon released on
13th September 2016
See review from mcbastardsmausoleum.blogspot.com : The Director's Cut which is actually
a re cut assembled by fan Peet Gelderblom, who in 2012 discovered that the movie was re-sequenced by De Palma in post-production, which dramatically changed the structure of the movie. After obtaining the original script Gelderblom set about
re-sequencing it to reflect De Palma's original vision for the movie. The end result is a more fluid version of the movie which while unfortunately not incorporating any additional footage does flow much differently, the flashbacks, the dream sequences
and storylines marry together much better, this is a superior version of the film, though it is not the miracle cure. Director Brian De Palma was not involved in the creation of the Director's Cut but has watched it and approved it.
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com : The main difference between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut is
the new order of the scenes. The Director's Cut begins with Jenny and Jack who bump into each and start having an affair. This is more captivating than the Theatrical Version where Carter's story is the center of attention. The Director's Cut is
longer dues to transitions between scenes rather than new material. All in all, the Director's Cut is the better version. |
Theatrical Version
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| UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut
for strong language for:
- 2018 Arrow Video RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2002
Universal Pictures (UK) video
- 1993 CIC VHS
- 1992 cinema release
US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:
- 2016 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Director's Cut] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon released on
13th September 2016
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v Ram Setu
- 2022 India action adventure by Abhishek Sharma
Ram Setu is a 2022 India action adventure by Abhishek Sharma
Starring Akshay Kumar,
Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha
BBFC
category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2022. Summary Notes An atheist archaeologist turned believer must race against time to prove the true existence of the
legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India's heritage.
Versions
| cut: | | | run: | 143:29s | | pal: | 137:45s |
|  | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat after BBFC cuts:
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.
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v Ramaiya Vastavaiya - 2013 India family comedy romance by Prabhu Deva.
Ramaiya Vastavaiya is a 2013 India family comedy romance by
Prabhu Deva.
With Girish Taurani, Shruti K Haasan and Randhir Kapoor.
Passed 15 uncut for cinema but then rapidly edited for a 12A
Versions
category cuts | |
146:51s | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after BBFC category cuts for:
The BBFC commented: Distributor chose to remove a sequence of bloody violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
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146:51s | UK: Passed 15 uncut for brief strong violence for:
- 2013 cinema release (unreleased)
The BBFC originally rated the film as 15 uncut but the distributors preferred a cut 12A release. |
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v Rambling Rose
Rambling Rose
Versions
| 34s | | 106:44s | 1991 US film by Martha Coolidge. Same version for cinema and video
The seduction of Laura Dern by the 15 year old Lukas Haas took a hacking. |
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v Rambo: First Blood - 1982 USA action adventure thriller by Ted Kotcheff.
Rambo: First Blood is a 1982 USA action adventure thriller by
Ted Kotcheff.
Never cut in the US or UK
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v Rambo: First Blood Part 2 - 1985 USA action war film by George P Cosmatos.
Rambo: First Blood Part 2 is a 1985 USA action war film by George P
Cosmatos.
Never cut in the US or UK
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v Rambo III
- 1988 US action film by Peter MacDonald.
Rambo III is a 1988 US action film by Peter MacDonald.
With Sylvester Stallone, Richard
Crenna and Marc de Jonge.
The film was caught up in a spree killing at Hungerford in the UK. The Cinema release was cut by the the BBFC and the film was further cut for home video. The cuts were waived in 2000 save for a horse fall. Uncut and MPAA R rated in
the US. Cutting Edge
Cutting Edge Episode 50
Rambo III
Gavin Salkeld investigates how Hungerford changed the BBFC
Versions
uncut
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| UK: The Uncut Version is reported to
have been released with no sign of waived BBFC cuts for
- 2008 Optimum RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2008 Optimum R2 DVD [unconfirmed uncut]
US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
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cut
| cut: | 2s | | run: | 101:18s | | pal: | 97:15s |
| | US: Passed 18 after 2s or BBFC cuts but with cuts for violence waived for:
- 2002 Momentum R2 DVD
- 2001 4 Front VHS
- 2001 Universal VHS
- 2000 Universal VHS
The BBFC cuts were:
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cut
| cut: | 3:03s | | run: | 98:06s | | pal: | 94:11s |
| | US: Passed 18 after 3:03s of BBFC cuts for:
Extensive BBFC cuts:
- Opening stick fight is heavily cut and should last about twice as long, removing most of the hits with the thai sticks as well as punches. Also kicks by Rambo's opponent (Harold Diamond) including a roundhouse kick, front kick and kick to the back of
the leg are deleted. There are mossing slow-motion shots of the audience and of Rambo once his opponent is on the ground, indicating that he could be unstable.
- The mission with Colonel Trautman (Richard Creena) comes under fire from a gunship.
We don't see 3 victoms of numerous bullets.
- When Trautman is being interrogated by Zaysen (Marc de Jonge) while strung up, physical hits to his face and chest are deleted.
- When a kid pesters Rambo and asks to see his knife we don't see
the kid twirl it around for a few seconds.
- The scene where the gunships arrive after the horse game is heavily cut. Numerous people should be seen getting graphically shot including Yorick, the Russian defector, who after taking a child to
safety open fires on a gunship.
- During Rambo's first attempt to break Colonel Trautman out, the man seen being dragged out of the cell should then be tortured by electrocution. He is later strung up which we see, what we don't see is him being
executed by a bullet.
- Close up of small knife that Rambo throws in soldiers neck.
- Close ups of various soldiers being shot by Rambo.
- After failing to break him out Rambo escapes and meets up with rebels outside, one of whom
should get shot three times while sitting on his horse.
- When Rambo breaks Trautman out, the first scene their together Rambo hits a guard with a piece of wood a few more times and Trautman breaks another guards neck.
- While escaping in
the gunship with other prisoners, one of the escapees uses the gun on the helicopter to despatch 3 guards which we don't see.
- The tower that Rambo blows up with a missile, at first actually shoots the two soldiers occupying it, with their blood
spraying onto the camera lens behind them.
- In the cave when Trautman shoots the solider that Rambo was unaware of there should be slightly more detail when he gets hit by the bullets.
- During Rambo's fight with the big Russian outside
the caves, a hit to Rambo's face and ribs are gone as well as a head butt being deleted.
- During the final stand when the rebels arrive to confront the Russian Army, a few more soldiers are seen getting shot in detail including Zaysen and his
co-pilot.
- Cut to remove tripwire cruelty to horses during the filming.
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| cut: | 1:05s | | run: | 100:28s | | pal: | 96:27s |
| | US: Passed 18 after 1:05s of BBFC cuts for:
See article from bbc.co.uk : When Rambo III was submitted to
the board in the late 80s two previous Rambo films had each received the 15 certificate. But between parts two and three, the Hungerford massacre - when Michael Ryan killed 16 people with an assortment of guns - had made firearms and violence front-page
news in Britain. The attitude of BBFC showed the way it responds to public opinion. As a result of events in Hungerford, as one examiner wrote: This silly, rather enjoyable movie is likely to be a political red-hot potato. The problem was that Rambo III seemed to be almost non-stop gunfire.
It's not so much what is shown, but how much and how relentlessly. The examiners fell into an intense debate over whether to grant the film the same 15 certificate as its predecessors (albeit with cuts), or the more adult
18 reflecting the heightened sensitivities around gun use. Public disquiet is at a height. It is naive to believe that we can always act without regard to political realities. Indeed I would go further and argue that it's
irresponsible. The film was released with an 18 certificate after cuts.
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v Rambo
- 2008 USA/Germany action war thriller by Sylvester Stallone.
- John Rambo
- Rambo 4
- Rambo 4: John Rambo
Rambo is a 2008 USA/Germany action war thriller by Sylvester Stallone. With Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz and Matthew Marsden.
Exists as a Theatrical version and an Extended Version. Neither suffered censor cuts. Banned in Burma. Summary Notes In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture
into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit.
Extended Cut
uncut
| | US: The Extended Version is uncut and R Rated for:
From IMDb: The 2010 Extended Edition adds nine minutes of footage, re-orders and re-edits scenes, and changed the film's title to John Rambo . It is said to be director/star Sylvester Stallone's director's
cut. This new version focuses more on the psychology of the character, adding numerous character beats.
See also pictorial version details
from movie-censorship.com |
Theatrical Version
uncut
| | UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2008 Sony Online
- 2008 Sony RB Blu-ray
- 2008 Sony R2 DVD
- 2008 cinema release
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banned |
 | Burma: Banned for depicting Burmese soldiers as violent and sadistic. Vendors were threatened with seven years in
prison for selling pirate copies. It didn't stop them though. |
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v Rambo: Last Blood
- 2019 USA action western adventure by Adrian Grunberg.
Rambo: Last Blood is a 2019 USA action western adventure by Adrian
Grunberg.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega and Yvette Monreal.
A shorter version has been released in the UK, Canada and USA that
omits a 10 minute introductory scene showing Rambo trying to save 3 hikers from drowning in a flash flood. The longer version has been released elsewhere. Summary Notes Almost four
decades after they drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey
of vengeance, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD marks the last chapter of the legendary series.
Short UK/US/Canada Version
Extended Version
uncut
| | Worldwide: An Extended Version was distributed worldwide outside of UK, US and Canada The Extended Version has an extra 10 minute introductory scene showing Rambo trying to save 3 hikers
from drowning in a flash flood. |
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v
Rampage - 2009 Canada/Germany action crime horror by Uwe Boll.
Rampage is a 2009 Canada/Germany action crime horror by Uwe Boll.
With Brendan Fletcher,
Shaun Sipos and Michael Paré. The film came to the attention of the censorial South Australian Attorney General in 2013 who demanded a review of the MA15+ (15) rating. Presumably this was for being too lenient, the film was rated 18 in
the UK. The Review Board was not moved though and the film retained its original rating.
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| Rana Plaza - 2015 Bangladesh docu-drama by Nazrul Islam Khan See
Banned International: Rana Plaza |
v Randall & Hopkirk : Painkillers
Randall & Hopkirk : Painkillers
Versions
| 2s |  | 49:22s | 2000 UK TV series Cut by 2s in 2002
with the BBFC comment: Distributor chose to cut dangerous imitable technique in order to gain a '12'. A '15' uncut was available to the distributor. |
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v Randall & Hopkirk : Paranoia
Randall & Hopkirk : Paranoia
Versions
| 1s | | 49:22s | 2000 UK TV series by Charlie Higson Cut by 1s in 2001 with the BBFC comment:
Distributor chose to cut dangerous imitable technique in order to gain a '12'. A '15' uncut was available to the distributor. |
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v Rang De Basanti
- Paint it Yellow
- Colour of Sacrifice
Rang De Basanti Versions
 | |
141:01s | 2006 Indian drama by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra A Re-editted version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2007 U TV DVD
- 2007 cinema release
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160:09s | Passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
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=154:07s | A pre-cut version was passed 12A without further BBFC cuts for:
The 2006 BBFC Annual Report states: The first team of examiners believed that a '15' would be required to cover the violence and theme. This decision was appealed by the distributors who felt that the film's theme was
essentially a patriotic one, intended to educate and entertain young people. The film was viewed again by a second team that included the Director and Head of Policy who agreed that the contextual and moral tone allowed
for a generous interpretation of the Guidelines but that a '12A' could be offered only if cuts were made to the final shoot-out that provided more emphasis on violence and bloody impacts than is usual at that category. The film was subsequently cut for
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v Rango
Rango
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uncut | 
PG | 107:08s | 2011 US cartoon adventure by Gore Verbinski.
With Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant.
The Director's Cut/Extended Version was passed PG uncut for:
- 2011 Paramount (Theatrical + Extended) R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2011 Paramount (Theatrical + Extended) R2 DVD at UK
Amazon
The US release featuring the Extended Version is MPAA PG rated for:
- 2011 Paramount (Theatrical + Extended) RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2011 Paramount (Theatrical + Extended) R1 DVD at US
Amazon
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Extended
Version is 4:42s longer with material that makes the film more appealing to adults. | |
PG
| 102:48s | The Theatrical Version was passed PG without BBFC
cuts for:
- 2011 Paramount R0 Blu-ray
- 2011 Paramount R2 DVD
- 2011 cinema release
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Rangoon - 2016 war romance by Vishal Bharadwaj.
Rangoon is a 2016 war romance by Vishal Bharadwaj.
Starring Kangana Ranaut, Saif Ali Khan
and Shahid Kapoor. BBFC category cuts were required for a 2017 12A rated cinema release Versions
category cuts
1:52s | |
148:26s | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, drug references, infrequent strong language after 1:52s of BBFC category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- Company chose to remove shots of drug misuse and strong bloody violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
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v Ransom
- 1996 US crime thriller by Ron Howard.
Ransom is a 1996 US crime thriller by Ron Howard.
With Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise and Rene
Russo.
Passed 15 uncut for 1996 cinema release but was upgraded to 18 for VHS. The rating was dropped back down to 15 for 2012 VoD. Versions
uncut
alternative |
| 116:23s
| UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence and language for:
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for:
- 2002 Buena Vista/Walt Disney R2 DVD at UK Amazon
- 1998
Buena Vista VHS
- 1997 Buena Vista VHS
The BBFC commented on a Twitter Q&A session in 2015: When submitted on video in 1997 the BBFC requested a cut to a neck chop. This dangerous combat technique was considered potentially more imitable on
video, where it could be replayed. The company declined to make the cut and preferred to take an 18 uncut.
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for:
US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA R Rated for:
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Director's Cut |
 | | Japan: There is also a rare Director's Cut released on laserdisc in Japan featuring an
extended plot rather than anything contentious. See pictorial version details from
movie-censorship.com . Some of the extra scenes appear as DVD extras of the US Special Edition DVD |
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v Rape of the Vampire
- 1967 French horror by Jean Rollin
- Le Viol du Vampire
- Vampire Woman
- Vampire Women
- The Rape of the Vampire
- La Reine des vampires
Rape of the Vampire is a 1967 French horror by Jean Rollin With Solange Pradel, Bernard Letrou and Ariane Sapriel.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS and DVD. Later passed BBFC 18 uncut for
2023 video. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Review: Gothic Imagery After a psychoanalyst unsuccessfully tries to convince four sisters that they are not 200 year old vampires, the Queen
of the Vampires promulgates the cause of the Undead. Jean Rollin, blends with audacity and talent romantic tradition and Gothic imaginary with avant-garde contents and visual experimentation. This is
Rollin's first film and starts straight away dividing viewers between those that love, and those that hate.
Versions
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| Rape Squad - 1974 US crime drama by Bob Kelljan. See
Act of Vengeance |
| Raped by an Angel -
1993 Hong Kong video by Lau Chang-Wei See Naked Killer 2 |
v Rapid Fire - 1992 USA action
crime thriller by Dwight H Little.
Rapid Fire is a 1992 USA action crime thriller by Dwight H Little.
Starring Brandon
Lee, Powers Boothe and Nick Mancuso.
All UK releases have been cut by the BBFC with an 18 rating. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Review: Highly
recommended When student Jake Lo witnesses a killing, he finds himself caught between two feuding drug lords. Betrayed and set up by the federal agents protecting him, the only one he can trust is Ryan, a single-minded
Chicago cop who reminds Jake of his deceased father. To clear his name, Jake agrees to help Ryan bring down the drug lords.
No matter how many times I watch this movie, it never seems to get old. Combining
elements of American action shoot 'em ups with the chop-socky combat of the Hong Kong martial arts genre, Rapid Fire seems bent on squeezing as many action sequences as possible into its brisk 90-minute running time.
However, in between fight scenes, the writers and director actually take time for little things like plot and character development, which are too often lacking in martial arts flicks (can you say Steven Seagal)? The main
characters, Brandon Lee's reluctant crime fighter and Powers Boothe's grizzled cop, actually have some beliefs and internal conflicts that motivate their actions. And on top of that, there are some actors in this movie who can actually act!
Highly recommended for those who want a little brains to go with their action. Versions
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v Raptor
- 2001 USA action Sci-Fi horror by Jim Wynorski (as Jay Andrews) and John Blush.
Raptor is a 2001 USA action Sci-Fi horror by Jim Wynorski (as Jay Andrews) and John Blush. Starring Eric Roberts, Corbin Bernsen and Melissa Brasselle.
Uncut and 18 rated in the UK and worldwide, but a cut MPAA R rated version was released in the US only. Summary Notes When a series of unexplained vicious animal attacks strikes
his community, Sheriff Jim Tanner and his assistant Barbara trace them back to a Dr. Hyde, a former military researcher whose government funding for a dinosaur cloning project was cut. When the Pentagon discovers Hyde obtained foreign backing to continue
his experiments, they send in a strike team to save Tanner and Barbara and stop Hyde.
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v The
Raspberry Reich
The Raspberry Reich
Versions
| 3:42s | | 90:24s | 2004 German gay film by Bruce La Bruce The BBFC cut the 2004 Peccadillo DVD with the following explanation:
Distributor chose to remove clear and explicit images of sexual activity which could not be exceptionally justified by their context (some explicit images allowed to remain). An uncut R18 was available. The
uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via
UK Amazon Review from
US Amazon : Fantastic I saw this film in Greece, and
I'm sure that the American version is probably a little softer than the European (original cut). But I'm not too sure. This film is fantastic! I cant stress that enough. the cinematography... and just the overall satirical and witty premise of the film
is worth watching. I think I'm going to make a t-shirt that says: "Masturbation is Counter-Revolutionary!" This movie is so smart... |
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Rasputin: The Mad Monk - 1966 UK drama by Don Sharp.
Rasputin: The Mad Monk is a 1966 UK drama by Don Sharp.
With
Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley and Richard Pasco.
Cut by the BBFC for 1966 cinema release. the cuts persisted to VHS. Uncut for DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US Summary Review: Pretty Good
The movie chronicles the events of history's man of mystery, Rasputin. Although not quite historically accurate and little emphasis is put on the politics of the day, Rasputin's rise to power and eventual
assassination are depicted in an attempt to explain his extraordinary power and influence. Noted for stunning visuals on a small budget and a good score but otherwise an average Hammer horror. Entertaining enough but won't stand
up to repeated viewing.
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| UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
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cut
| cut: | ~33s | | run: | 90:57s | | pal: | 87:19s |
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| UK: The cut cinema version was passed 15
without furtherr BBFC cuts for:
- UK 1999 15 rated Warner VHS
- UK 1995 15 rated Lumiere VHS
- UK 1991 15 rated Castle VHS
UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
- UK 1966 X rated cinema release
From IMDB. The BBFC cuts were:
- the Rasputin/Sonia love scene was shortened to end on the shot of Rasputin tearing open the back of Sonia's dress. The uncut version continues the scene for another 20s climaxing as she gets into bed and Rasputin pulls the
blanket off her (unseen) naked body.
- Two shots were shortened in the scene in which Peter is disfigured by acid in order to remove close shots of Peter's scarred face.
Hammer films in 2012 are appealing for information about lost footage from:
- an extended fight scene, saying that it was definitely filmed, but there is no known surviving materials. Film restorers have noted a burning log, that suddenly appears on the stone floor toward the end of the fight between Rasputin and Ivan
(Francis Matthews), a clear indication that there is definitely footage missing from this final fight
- Also for footage from a scene depicting the suicide of Sonia, if it was ever filmed.
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v Ratchet
Ratchet
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| 6s | | 107:34s | 1997 release thriller by John Johnson |
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v The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here! - 1972 US/UK horror by Andy Milligan
The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here! is a 1972 US/UK horror by Andy Milligan
Starring Hope Stansbury, Jackie Skarvellis and Noel Collins
Slightly cut for UK theatrical release but there is also an uncut Director's Cut Summary Notes The Mooneys are an eccentric English family whom live in a large house
in rural England in the early 1900s. The invalid patriarch 'Pa' Mooney (Douglas Phair) is a retired medical doctor who claims to be 199 years old. His eldest daughter, Phoebe (Joan Ogden), more or less cares for him and is head of running the household.
His eldest son, Mortimer (Noel Collins), is a businessman whom conducts the finances of the family and contributes to the family income. Younger daughter Monica (Hope Stansbury) is a sadist who keeps live rats as pets and frequently mutilates them and
other small animals. Youngest son Malcolm (Berwick Kaler) is a half-wit with animal tendencies in which the family keeps him locked up in a room of the house with live chickens. The family has a secret: they are all werewolves! They are natural born, not
made, werewolves whom turn once a month on the night of the full moon and Pa Mooney has been researching for years to find a way to break the family curse.
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Rats: Night of Terror
Rats: Night of Terror Versions
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| Ravage the Scream Queen - 2009 US horror by Bill Zebub See
Self Banned List: Ravage the Sex Queen |
| Raw Meat - 1972 UK horror by Gary Sherman. See
Death Line |
v Raw Target
Raw Target
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| 5s | | 87:43s | 1998 release action by Tim Spring |
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v Rawhead Rex
- 1986 Ireland / UK / USA horror mystery fantasy by George Pavlou.
- Clive Barker's RawHeadRex - Er ist das Grauen
Rawhead Rex is a 1986 Ireland / UK / USA horror mystery fantasy by George Pavlou. Starring David Dukes, Kelly Piper and Hugh O'Conor.
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. The Unrated US release is uncut. Both
versions have been released in the UK initially 18 uncut for 1987 VHS, and then 15 uncut for 2018 Blu-ray. In the interim the R rated cut version was passed 15 for 2002 DVD. Summary Notes Ireland will
never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.
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UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong gory violence, language, nudity for:
UK: Presumably the Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2020 KL Studio Classics Limited Edition Steelbook (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2020
KL Studio Classics Amazon Prime VoD [US only] at US Amazon
Germany: uncut for:
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cut
| cut: | 17s | | run: | 89:16s | | pal: | 85:42s |
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| UK: A US R rated Version/re-edited version was
passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The US R Rated
Version is cut by 17s as follows:
- 0.5s missing of old man's head after being torn up.
- 2.5s Man being bashed against a caravan is shortened by 2
- 3s When Rawhead attacks a shooter the blood flowing from his mouth is missing
- The remainder of the cut footage is
of a burning cop
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v Razorback
- 1984 Australia horror thriller by Russell Mulcahy.
Razorback is a 1984 Australia horror thriller by Russell Mulcahy.
Starring Gregory
Harrison, Arkie Whiteley and Bill Kerr.
Cut in Australia for an M rating and this cut version has then been distributed internationally. The uncut version was distributed on Australian VHS, still with an M Rating. All DVD and Blu-ray releases have been the cut Theatrical
Version except the uncut VHS Version turned up on Australian Blu-ray in 2018 but only as a VHS quality disk extra. Summary Notes A vicious wild boar terrorizes the Australian outback. The first victim
is a small child who is killed. The child's granddad is brought to trial for killing the child but acquitted. The next victim is an American TV-journalist. Her husband Carl gets there and starts to search for the truth. The local inhabitants won't really
help him, but he is joined by a hunter and a female farmer to find the beast.
Theatrical Version
pre-cut
| cut: | 38s | | run: | 94:50s | | pal: | 91:02s |
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Australia
| UK:
The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for strong violence and horror for:
- 2005 Anchor Bay R2 DVD at UK Amazon
-
1986 Warner VHS
- 1984 cinema release
Australia: the Theatrical Version was cut by 38s for an M rating for:
- 2006 Umbrella DVD
- 1984 cinema release
Cut for category in Australia to an M (advisory 15) rated cinema release. The M rated version was then distributed worldwide. Note that the cuts proved unnecessary as the uncut version was also given an M rating a year
later on VHS. 4 scenes were cut:
- Station Wagon death scene. Judy Morris is ripped apart inside her vehicle.
- Waterhole Death Scene. Bill Kerr has his entire face bitten off while still screaming.
-
David Argue death Scene. The scene shows Argue being eaten while he vomits blood from his mouth.
- Pet Pack attack scene. Gregory Harrison pierces the Monstrous Hog's jugular and is drowned in
arterial spray.
The cut scenes were included as DVD extras on the subsequent Australia DVD release in 2006. See pictorial cuts
details from movie-censorship.com |
VHS version
uncut
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Australia
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US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2018 Umbrella Beyond Genres Vol 4[Theatrical + VHS Version] R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
Note that the Theatrical Version is high definition but the VHS Version was only available from a VHS quality source. Australia: Passed M (advisory 15) uncut for:
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| Razzia - 2017 France / Morocco / Belgium drama by Nabil Ayouch. See
Banned International: Razzia |
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