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 v          RDX - 2023 India action adventure by Nahas Hidayath


 X   RDX

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RDX is a 2023 India action adventure by Nahas Hidayath
Starring Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam and Neeraj Madhav BBFC link 2020 IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this release

Summary Notes

The life of three mysterious individuals take a turn as their faces gets exposed.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 146:17s
pal: 140:26s
12AUK: BBFC 12A rated for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, implied strong language for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, implied strong language after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 RFT FILMS cinema release (rated 30/08/2023)

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence and threat in order to achieve their preferred category of 12A. An uncut 15 classification was available.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 150m
pal: 144m
ACB MAustralia: Robert Dony Xavier: Uncut and ACB M rated for mature themes, violence and coarse humour:
  • 2023 The Trustee For the Cyber System Family Trust cinema release (rated 30/08/2023) titled Rdx: Robert Dony Xavier
            Reach Me - 2014 USA drama by John Herzfeld. See Collection
 v          Read my Lips - 2001 France crime drama by Jacques Audiard.


 X   Read my Lips

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  • Sur mes lèvres
Read my Lips is a 2001 France crime drama by Jacques Audiard.
With Vincent Cassel, Emmanuelle Devos and Olivier Gourmet. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 2001 15 rated cinema release and 2003 15 rated Pathe DVD. Later uncut for 2010 15 rated Optimum DVD

Summary Notes

Young secretary Carla is a long-time employee of a maryam property development company. Loyal and hardworking, first to arrive and last to leave, Carla is beginning to chafe at the limitations of her career and is looking to move up. But as a 35-five-year-old woman with a hearing deficiency, she is not sure how to climb out of her humdrum life, though she is confident in her own abilities. Into her life comes Paul Angeli, a new trainee she decides to hire. Paul is 25 years old and completely unskilled, but Carla covers for him when the need arises because of his other qualities - he's a thief, fresh out of jail and very good-looking. It's a case of good meeting bad.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 118:50s
pal: 114:05s
15 certUK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence and language, once very strong for:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut: 4s
run: 118:38s
pal: 113:53s
15 certUK: The BBFC cut 4s for a 15 rating for:
  • 2003 Pathe R2 DVD
  • 2001 cinema release

The BBFC noted:

Company chose to remove two uses of very strong language from the subtitles in order to achieve a 15 , as per the cinema version which was similarly cut in order to achieve the same category. An 18 uncut was available to the distributor

 v          Ready Player One - 2018 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Steven Spielberg.


 X   Ready Player One

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Ready Player One is a 2018 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Steven Spielberg.
Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke and Hannah John-Kamen. IMDb

Cut in the US prior to release to remove innocuous nudity from the MPAA consumer advice. Presumably this cut version was then distributed worldwide for all releases.
Summary Notes

Film centers on a young outcast named Wade Watts. In the near future, Watts escapes from his daily drudgery by logging onto an MMO game called 'The Oasis'. When the game's billionaire founder dies, he offers players his fortune as the prize in an easter egg hunt within The Oasis. Watts gets in on the action then after five years finds himself facing off against corporate foes who will go to any lengths to get the money -- in both the real world and in The Oasis.

Versions

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 139:49s
pal: 134:13s
12A

MPAA PG-13

UK: Cut 2D and 3D versions passed 12/12A without BBFC cuts for moderate violence, horror, infrequent strong language for:

The BBFC commented in its annual report covering 2018:

Ready Player One received ten complaints with correspondents focusing on infrequent strong language at 12A and some moments of horror.

US: Cut and MPAA PG-13 rated for sequences of sci-fi action violence, bloody images, some suggestive material, partial nudity and language.

Cut in the US prior to release to reduce 'nudity' in the rating reason down to 'partial nudity'.

uncut
uncut
MPAA PG-13US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for sequences of sci-fi action violence, bloody images, some suggestive material, nudity and language.
     The Real Decameron - 1973 Italy comedy by Mario Caiano (as Edoardo Re) See Sexbury Tales
 v          Real Outlaws


 X   Real Outlaws

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Real Outlaws

Versions

pre-cut 1862:56s 2007 release documentary by Peter Crystal

Pre-cut when (re)submitted in 2007 with the following BBFC comment: An earlier version of this work was submitted to the BBFC and compulsory cuts were required to remove gratuitous and detailed images of a public execution and a violent lynching. These cuts were required...on the grounds that such images may cause harm by encouraging the development of callous attitudes among members of the likely audience.

This earlier version of the work was subsequently withdrawn from the classification process by its distributor. The present version, which has been re-edited throughout, was pre-cut prior to submission to remove those elements to which the BBFC had requested cuts.

 v   The Real OC Orange County


 X   The Real OC Orange County

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The Real OC Orange County

Versions

41s 1843:52s Not known (Ventura International)

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: Cuts required to potentially harmful and obscene material (in this case waving a flaming torch over a woman's genital area; extinguishing a large candle by inserting it between a woman's buttocks; and dripping hot wax onto a woman's genitals), on the grounds of potential harm

 v          Re-Animator - 1985 US horror film by Stuart Gordon.


 X   Re-Animator

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  • H P Lovecraft's Re-Animator
Re-Animator is a 1985 US horror film by Stuart Gordon.
With Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott and Barbara Crampton. YouTube icon IMDb
A rich history of BBFC cuts, which have been waived since 2007. The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut in 2007. In the US R rated version was cut, but the Unrated version wasn't. There also exists the Integral Version which is a TV version that has been padded out with additional plot.
Summary Review: Fun

A dedicated student at a medical college and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue when an odd new student arrives on campus.

Ah, finally a horror camp classic that deserves to be called a horror camp classic. Re-Animator is one of those fun horror movies that is so over the top that it is just a lot of fun to watch,

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

82:11s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence and gore for:
  • 2016 Second Sight [Unrated + Integral Versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2014 Second Sight [Unrated + Integral Versions] (RB) Blu-ray/(R2) DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2014 Second Sight [Unrated Version only] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2007 Anchor Bay R2 DVD at UK Amazon

UK: Thanks to Simon Diabolik. It screened uncut at the Screen On Islington Green upon its original release. And it was lovingly advertised as such. [Presumably under cinema club rules].

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R US: The R rated version was cut.
cut
cut
Integral Version
TV~96:00s
=~92:00s
US: There is also a cut Integral Version. This is a TV version that has been padded out by the addition of 16 non-violent scenes.

US: The Integral Version is cut for:

  • 2017 Arrow [Unrated + Integral Versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
BBFC cut
1:49s
18 84:28s
=81:05s
UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 after 1:49s of BBFC cuts with some cuts waived for:
  • 2001 Tartan R2 DVD

The BBFC have waived all 3 previous cuts for violence (saw attack, decapitation and the bloody head being squeezed) but have retained significant cuts to the headless rape sequence. In implementing the cuts required by the BBFC, the distributors have again cut more material than is strictly necessary.

  • The following 28s scene was cut in line with BBFC policy on sexual violence: Megan's reanimated father rips off her blouse as she lies on a table in the lab. Her breasts are exposed, much to the delight of the decapitated head of Dr Hill beside her, who before parting company with his body, indicated that he fancied her. There is then a full length nude shot , complete with pubic hair, as Megan is bound by the wrists and ankles. The BBFC judged that Megan was in a drugged state and that the activity is clearly non-consensual.
  • After a short sequence of conversation elsewhere, we return to Megan to find the headless corpse massaging her breasts. Following this, the head is held over her to kiss her ear and breast, leaving blood on the latter. The woman is screaming and clearly suffering sexual violence, whereas the head is clearly deriving sexual pleasure. There is certainly no sense of the assault being enjoyed by the woman here. However, the Board felt that in the scenes of breast or full nudity there was much in the activity to titillate. The cuts were implemented as a 10s cut and then a 1:11s cut allowing some of the intervening material to remain.

The BBFC explained their cuts:

The Board still believes that this scene offers a sexual frisson, in a context of non-consensual assault, that could be harmful to some viewers. Contrary to the suggestion that this scene has received cuts through 'taste' rather than legal considerations, the cuts were in fact required under the terms of the Video Recordings Act, which legally obliges the Board to have special regard "to any harm that may be caused to potential viewers or, through their behaviour, to society as a whole by the manner in which the work deals with... horrific behaviour or incidents... [or] human sexual activity" (VRA Section 4A (1)). Sexual violence is an area of particular concern for the Board, being the one area where a clear link has been drawn, through research, between on-screen depictions of eroticised assault and the behaviour of some viewers. The Board is therefore 'legally' obliged to intervene with any depictions of sexual assault "where the portrayal eroticises or endorses sexual assault" (BBFC Guidelines) because of the 'harm' that might arise from such depictions. Obviously Re-animator will not lead to a spate of attacks on women by decapitated heads but the scene's general association of non-consensual sex with titilatory aspects may be arousing to some individuals and thus be a cause of potential 'harm' within the legal sense.
BBFC cut
2:20s
18 83:57s
=80:36s
UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 after 2:20s of BBFC cuts with some cuts waived for:
  • 1999 Tartan R2 VHS

The first and last cuts were waived (the attack with the saw and the bloody head being squeezed). However, the two other previous cuts (to the close shot of the shovel cutting the neck and the sexual attack) were maintained.

The cut to the sexual assault was, however, made differently - and less effectively - by the distributors, who chose to remove the ENTIRE second half of the sequence, rather than simply edit out the unacceptable portions of it. This was in fact the distributor's choice and was not directed by the BBFC.

The 33s cut to the forcible stripping was maintained but this time 1:49s were cut to remove the entire bodiless head sequence (rather than making two separate shorter cuts as happened previously). As a result, this version was cut by a total of 2 minutes 21 seconds. It therefore appeared to have been more heavily cut, even though cuts had in fact been waived! The matter is also slightly further fogged by the fact that this submission was telecined at a completely different speed (slower), making the cuts appear slightly longer than they actually were, but only by about 7 seconds.

BBFC cut
1:42s
1880:39s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 after 1:42s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 EIV VHS

The was similar to the cinema release except that the decapitation was explicitly altered to allow the retention of the long shot of the shovel being pressed into the man's neck. Only the close shot was removed for video, as was originally requested by the BBFC.

BBFC cut
1:51s
18 84:00s
=80:38s
UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 after 1:51s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1985 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were (with the official cuts list highlighted in maroon) :

  1. Reel 3: Reduce sight of blood flowing down naked body as boy drives surgical saw into man's neck.

    7s is deleted from West's (Jeffrey Coombs) killing of a zombie in the morgue, ie a close-up of a man being run through with a bone saw. is missing to reduce sight of blood flowing down naked body.
  2. Reel 3: Remove close shot of shovel cutting into man's neck after his head is bashed from behind.

    The decapitation scene loses a 5s close shot of shovel cutting into Dr Hill's neck after his head is bashed from behind. (a long shot also removed voluntarily by the distributors).
  3. Reel 4: Remove sight of girl's clothes being ripped off and all sight of her nude body strapped to trolley with doctor's severed head attempting oral sex.

    The headless rape scene offended the censors. It is missing 33s of Megan Halsey (Barbara Crampton) being stripped and having her arms and legs strapped down. Cuts of 19s and then 43s removed all sight of her nude body strapped to trolley and also the Dr Hill's severed head attempting oral sex including the disembodied head sticking its tongue in Megan's ear, kissing her breasts and a shot of the head between her legs.
  4. Reel 5: Reduce sight of bloody head being squeezed and blood gushing from it.

    3s has been deleted from a shot of West's head being squeezed and zombie eyes bleeding.
 v          Re-Animator 2 - 1990 US horror by Brian Yuzna.


 X   Re-Animator 2

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  • Bride of Re-Animator
Re-Animator 2 is a 1990 US horror by Brian Yuzna.
With Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott and Claude Earl Jones. YouTube icon IMDb
The film was cut for an MPAA R rated Theatrical Version, and this cut version has been used for all 18 rated releases. The US MPAA Unrated version is uncut. It was presumably the Unrated Version that was passed 15 uncut for 2016 Blu-ray.
Summary Review: A fair stab
Making a sequel looks to be a hopeless task, as the first film clearly tied itself up as a self-contained film, but while it requires a bit of suspension of disbelief from the viewer the script for Bride of Re-Animator does a tremendous job just managing to reunite most of the cast from the first film (half of whom appeared to have died at the end it) without completely throwing away the continuity of the first film.

The first half of the film is rather slow and boring, with only West's bizarre experiments in joining together odd combinations of body parts providing any entertainment. The ending is fantastic however, with a climax that rivals the ending of the first film for sheer over the top insanity, as West and eternal unwilling sidekick Dan Cain find themselves under siege from the now bat-winged head of Doctor Hill, his re-animated zombies, the bricked-up earlier failed experiments of West and of course the bride of re-animator herself...

Nowhere near as bad as it's reputation, Bride of Re-Animator is a fair stab at a very difficult sequel.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 96:38s
pal: 92:46s

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Presumably the Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, gory images for:
  • 2016 Arrow RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Arrow Video Liimited Edition [Unrated + R rated Versions] (RB) Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 96:11s
pal: 92:20s
18

MPAA R

UK: The cut R Rated Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2016 Arrow RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Arrow Liimited Edition [Unrated + R rated Versions] (RB) Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 1998 Tartan R2 DVD
  • 1998 Tartan VHS
  • 1992 Polygram VHS
  • 1990 Lazer VHS
  • 1990 cinema release

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com. Widespread replacement of gore with slightly less bloody variants

 v       A Reason To Live, a Reason To Die - 1972 Spain / Italy / France / West Germany western by Tonino Valerii.


 X   A Reason To Live, a Reason To Die

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A Reason To Live, a Reason To Die is a 1972 Spain / Italy / France / West Germany western by Tonino Valerii.
Starring James Coburn, Telly Savalas and Bud Spencer. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for an A rated 1974 cinema release of the US Version. The US Version is shortened from the uncut European Version but features the original English where available. The longer uncut European Version has also been released in the US but is dubbed in its entirety.
Summary Notes

Branded a coward for surrendering his New Mexico fort to the Confederates without firing a shot, a Union colonel attempts to redeem himself by leading a band of condemned prisoners on a suicide mission to recapture it.

Versions

uncut
uncut
Denmark flag 113:11s Denmark: The longer European Version is uncut uncut for:

This version is based on the European release (partly in Italian, partly dubbed?) and has been dubbed for English language release, including the originally English speaking parts.

cut
Shortened
US Version
MPAA PG
MPAA
90:07s US: The shortened US Version is MPAA PG rated for:

The US version although shortened has the added plus point of featuring the original English language of the English speaking actors.

BBFC cut
category cuts
1:01s
A89:48s

submitted
90:49s
UK: The shortened US Version was passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1974 cinema release
            Rebel Dykes - 2021 UK documentary by Harri Shanahan, Siân A. Williams See Hardcore 18s List: Rebel Dykes
 v   The Rebel Gladiator - 1962 Italy adventure by Domenico Paolella.


 X   The Rebel Gladiator

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  • The Rebel Gladiators
  • Ursus
  • il gladiatore ribelle
The Rebel Gladiator is a 1962 Italy adventure by Domenico Paolella.
Starring Dan Vadis, Gloria Milland and José Greci. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a 1963 U rated cinema release. Not released since in the UK but uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

In order to persuade the Emperor to spare his village, the mighty Ursus is forced to fight the greatest gladiator in Rome in the Roman Arena.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~92:00s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
old cert Usubmitted
95:29s
=91:40s
UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release
 v          Rebel in the Rye - 2017 USA biography by Danny Strong.


 X   Rebel in the Rye

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Rebel in the Rye is a 2017 USA biography by Danny Strong.
Starring Zoey Deutch, Sarah Paulson and Nicholas Hoult. IMDb

The film was initially rated PG-13 for some language including sexual references, brief violence, and smoking. However the producers re-edited the film and it was later rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language including sexual references, some violence, and smoking throughout.
 v          Rebel Moon - 2023 US/Hungary/Sweden/Denmark/UK action adventure drama by Zack Snyder


 X   Rebel Moon

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Rebel Moon is a 2023 US/Hungary/Sweden/Denmark/UK action adventure drama by Zack Snyder
Starring Cleopatra Coleman, Sofia Boutella and Charlie Hunnam IMDb

Rebel Moon is a 2 par movie by Zack Snyder who has already announced that there will be a Director's Cut with significant extra material that has already been shot for this extended version.

 v          [Rec] - 2007 Spain horror mystery thriller by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza.


 X   [Rec]

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  • Rec
[Rec] is a 2007 Spain horror mystery thriller by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza.
Starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Jorge-Yamam Serrano. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There is only 1 version of this film. Arrow claims to have a Producer's Cut, but it has exactly the same content as the standard version and is of similar picture quality, even if claims that there are technical differences due to 24 vs 25 feet per sec film filming speeds.
 v   The Reckoning - 1969 UK drama by Jack Gold.


 X   The Reckoning

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  • A Matter of Honour
The Reckoning is a 1969 UK drama by Jack Gold.
Starring Nicol Williamson, Ann Bell and Lilita De Barros. IMDb
BBFC cuts were required for an X rated 1969 cinema release. The cuts were waived for 12 rated Blu-ray in 2017.
Summary Notes

Michael Marler, a successful business man in London, is about to make his way to the top. The death of his father brings him - after 37 years - back to his hometown Liverpool, where he is confronted with his lost Irish roots. He finds out that his father died because of a fight with some anglo-saxon teddy boys. It becomes "a matter of honour" for him, to take his revenge without involving the British police.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12110:00s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex, violence. language, nudity with Previous film cuts waived for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
X pre 1970submitted
114:12s
=109:38s
UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1969 cinema release
 v   The Red Baron


 X   The Red Baron

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  • Der rote Baron
The Red Baron

Versions

BBFC uncut12 cert101:30s 2008 Germany/UK war film by Nikolai Mullerschon.
With Matthias Schweighöfer, Lena Headey and Til Schweiger. IMDb

A short version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2009 Showbox R2 DVD
BBFC uncut12A cert 128:46s
=123:37s
A long version was passed 12A without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 cinema release
 v          Red Cliff


 X   Red Cliff

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  • Chi Bi
  • Chek bik
  • The Battle of Red Cliff
  • Red Cliff: Three Kingdoms
  • One Fate
Red Cliff

Versions

16s 15 cert274:45s 2008 China action film by John Woo.
With Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Fengyi Zhang. IMDb

The Original Hong Kong Version is much longer and splits the film into Part I and Part II.

This is available as a Special Edition on 2009 EIV DVD/Blu-ray. The BBFC cut 16s for a 15 certificate: In accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy, cuts were made to remove cruel scenes of horses being made to fall over and roll on their necks.

2s 15 cert141:43s The shorter International Version was submitted for the 2009 cinema release and 2009 EIV DVD/Blu-ray. The BBFC cut 2s for a 15 certificate: Company was required to remove a shot of a cruel and dangerous horsefall (a horse being tripped and falling forwards, rolling over on its neck)
 v          Red Dawn - 1984 USA action drama by John Milius.


 X   Red Dawn

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Red Dawn is a 1984 USA action drama by John Milius.
Starring Patrick Swayze, C Thomas Howell and Lea Thompson.

Two films were accredited as leading to the creation of the MPAA's PG-13 rating, namely, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gremlins. However the first theatrical release with a PG-13 rating was Red Dawn.

 v          Red Heat - 1985 West Germany / USA / Austria thriller by Robert Collector and Ernst R von Theumer (uncredited).


 X   Red Heat

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Red Heat is a 1985 West Germany / USA / Austria thriller by Robert Collector and Ernst R von Theumer (uncredited).
Starring Linda Blair, Sylvia Kristel and Sue Kiel. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated cinema release and VHS in 1985. Even more cut in the US for R rated releases.
Summary Notes

An American woman visiting her fiancée in West Germany is caught up with a defecting spy and captured by those in the East. After brutal interrogation she is placed in a prison along with sadistic guards and in-mates. As she tries to survive in a world of deprivation and rape, her fiancée fights his own bureaucracy in an attempt to find her.

Versions

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

18

MPAA R

89:52s UK: A cut TV Version was passed without BBFC cuts and previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2006 Anchor Bay R2 DVD
US: Cut and MPAA R rated for:

From Amazon UK:

The scene between Linda Blair and Sylvia Kristel in the warden's office is cut almost completely to remove the nudity & violence.
BBFC cut
31s
18101:22s UK: Passed 18 after 31s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1985 Polygram VHS
  • 1985 cinema release
 v          Red Light in the White House


 X   Red Light in the White House

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  • Presidential Plaything
Red Light in the White House

Versions

uncut
uncut
pre-cert VHS 89:17s 1977 US drama by Paul Leder.
With Karin de la Penha, Frank Whiteman and Clayton Wilcox. IMDb

The pre-cert video is uncut for:

  • 1982 Video Unlimited VHS
BBFC
1:04s
18 92:13s
=88:32s
Passed 18 after 1:04s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1985 cinema release
 v          Red Nights of the Gestapo - 1977 Italy action war thriller by Fabio De Agostini.


 X   Red Nights of the Gestapo

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  • Le Lunghe notti della Gestapo
  • The Red Nights of the Gestapo
Red Nights of the Gestapo is a 1977 Italy action war thriller by Fabio De Agostini.
Starring Ezio Miani, Fred Williams and Francesca Righini. YouTube icon IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for 1979 cinema release but after 12 minutes were censored it was given an X rated cinema release in 1981. An uncut bootleg was released in the UK in 2010. Uncut in the US.
Summary Notes

An illustrious group of German industrialists plot to overthrow Hitler by negotiating a peace treaty with England. Disgraced, but dedicated Nazi officer Colonel Werner von Uhland is assigned by his superiors to ferret out these deceitful dissidents and stop them before it's too late. von Uhland recruits a bunch of beautiful women to seduce these traitors and undermine their conspiracy.

A film based upon the same Nazi brothel bugging theme as Salon Kitty. Perhaps not as outrageous as one may expect from the packaging. However there are some attractive actresses getting into the fun. The director seems to have done a good job with the talent available.

Versions

uncut
uncut
No Cert

MPAA
Unrated

110:16s
=105:51s
UK: An uncut version was released for:
No sign of this version in the BBFC data base though, so presumably a bootleg.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
~12:00
X cert 84:36s
=81:13s
UK: Passed X (18) after about 12 minutes of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1981 cinema release
banned
banned
rejected UK: Rejected by the BBFC for:
  • 1979 cinema release
 v   The Red Pony


 X   The Red Pony

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  • John Steinbeck's The Red Pony
The Red Pony

Versions

BBFC
11s
PG cert 88:59s
=85:25s
1949 US western by Lewis Milestone with Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum and Louis Calhern. IMDb

Passed PG after 11s of BBFC cuts for mild violence and injury detail for:

  • 2010 Cornerstone R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • Compulsory cut required to remove sight of unsimulated animal cruelty (a restrained bird [a buzzard] being held, shaken and roughly handled by the neck)
BBFC uncutPG cert 84:37s A short version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1989 Video Collection VHS
BBFC
cut
old cert U Passed U after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1949 cinema release

The BBFC noted the submitted running time as 88:57s = 85:24s PAL

 v          Red Riding Hood


 X   Red Riding Hood

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Red Riding Hood

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

96:14s

2011 US/Canada fantasy by Catherine Hardwicke.
With Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas and Gary Oldman. IMDb

The Extended cut/Alternate Cut was passed 12 uncut for:

The US release features the Alternate Cut and is MPAA PG-13 rated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

95:39s The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2011 Warner R2 DVD
  • 2011 cinema release
            Red Rings of Fear - 1978 Italy/West Germany/Spain mystery thriller by Alberto Negrin. See Rings of Fear
 v          Red Scorpion - 1989 South Africa/US/Namibia action film by Joseph Zito.


 X   Red Scorpion

Link Here
  • Red Exterminator
Red Scorpion is a 1989 South Africa/US/Namibia action film by Joseph Zito.
With Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh and Al White. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut for an MPAA R rating. The Unrated version is uncut. Bother versions have been distributed in the UK.
Summary Review: One of the best examples from the action genre
A Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has a change of heart when he sees how the Russians and their Cuban allies are killing and repressing the locals, so he switches sides and helps the rebels.

The 1980s was one of the best decades for the Action genre. Red Scropion is quite easily one of the best examples of 80s war-action and remains a very fun and enjoyable watch today.

There's hand-to-hand-combat, gun-fire, huge explosions, crazy stunts, exploding trucks, a high body count and flame throwers.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

100:47s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language and one scene of torture for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated fro:

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
2:36s

15 cert

MPAA R

97:51s UK: The cut R Rated Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2004 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2000 Synergy R2 DVD

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • Torture scene cut by 5s
  • Flamethrower attack on village removed
  • Attack on sentry tower removed
  • Attack on water tower removed
  • Fights were cut
            Red Shoe Diaries - 1992 US TV erotic drama by Zalman King. See Wild Orchid: Red Shoe Diaries
 v   The Red Shoes


 X   The Red Shoes

Link Here
  • Bunhongsin
The Red Shoes

Versions

BBFC uncut15 cert 103:49s 2005 South Korea mystery by Yong-gyun Kim.

There is also an uncut unrated version

 v          Red Sonja - 1985 US/Netherlands/Italy action fantasy by Richard Fleischer


 X   Red Sonja

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  • Kalidor i ridokosa ratnica
Red Sonja is a 1985 US/Netherlands/Italy action fantasy by Richard Fleischer
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brigitte Nielsen and Sandahl Bergman Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. Then further cut in the UK for PG rated cinema and VHS release in 1985. The BBFC cuts were waived from 1987 for subsequent 15 rated home video releases.

Summary Notes

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man...

Versions

best available
best available
run: 88:17s
pal: 84:45s
15

15 1980

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, sexual violence, nudity without BBFC cuts:

UK: Passed 15 for strong violence and horror without BBFC cuts:

  • 2001 Momentum Pictures video

UK: Passed 15 without BBFC cuts:

  • 2000 Universal video
  • 1997 BMG VHS
  • 1987 Cannon VHS

US: Rated MPAA PG-13 after cuts.

Thanks to Simon. Red Sonja was in fact cut for a PG-13. The arm chopping was abbreviated and various sword stabbings and sexualised violence toned down prior to US release.

BBFC cut
cut: 12s
run: 88:16s
pal: 84:44s
sub:
sub:
PG 1980UK: Passed PG after 12s of BBFC cuts:
  • 1985 Thorn-EMI Screen Entertainment VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were edits to:

  • a reference to body violation
  • a closeup of Sonja's face in the opening scene
  • a shot of a metal throwing star.
 v          Red Sparrow - 2018 USA mystery thriller by Francis Lawrence.


 X   Red Sparrow

Link Here
  • Operación Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow is a 2018 USA mystery thriller by Francis Lawrence.
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Mary-Louise Parker. IMDb
Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. The film was cut in the UK for 15 rated cinema release and home video.
Summary Notes

A young Russian intelligence officer is assigned to seduce a first-tour CIA agent who handles the CIA's most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young officers collide in a charged atmosphere of trade-craft, deception, and inevitably forbidden passion that threatens not just their lives but the lives of others as well.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 139m
pal: 134m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for strong violence, torture, sexual content, language and some graphic nudity.

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2018 20th Century Fox (RA) 4k Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
  • 2018 20th Century Fox RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
  • 2018 20th Century Fox R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
  • 2018 20th Century Fox VoD [US only] at US Amazon
BBFC cut
advised category cuts
cut:
run: 139:43s
pal: 134:08s
15UK: Passed 15 for strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
  • 2018 29th Century Fox video
  • 2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • This film was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions in one scene of strong sadistic violence (a garroting). When the film was submitted for formal classification appropriate reductions had been made in that scene and the film was classified 15.

The BBFC commented about complaints received in its annual report covering 2018:

The company behind the espionage thriller Red Sparrow elected to make cuts to a bloody garrotting scene, with focus on the wounding of the victim's throat and subsequent bloody aftermath in order to achieve a 15.

Red Sparrow attracted 64 complaints. All correspondents felt that we should have classified the film at 18 instead of 15 because of elements of violence and sexual violence in the film.

See Pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • In the original the garroting with a wire cuts into the flesh of the victim and blood spills out. The sight of blood dripping from the wound and splashing onto Dominika's chest has been deleted from the censored version
 v          Red Sun - 1971 France/Italy/Spain action western by Terence Young


 X   Red Sun

Link Here
  • Soleil rouge
  • The Red Sun
Red Sun is a 1971 France/Italy/Spain action western by Terence Young
Starring Charles Bronson, Toshirô Mifune and Alain Delon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Category cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1971. Uncut and 15 rated on home ideo

Summary Notes

The Japanese ambassador is traveling through the Wild West by train, when gangsters hold up the train, to rob a gold shipment. They also carry an ancient Japanese sword the ambassador was carrying as a present for the US president. The ambassador's bodyguard (Toshiro Mifune) will go after them, with the aid of one of the gang's leaders betrayed by his pals...

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 113:33s
pal: 109:00s
15 1980

MPAA PG

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence and sexualised nudity:
  • 2015 Studio Canal RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Optimum Releasing video
UK: Passed 15 uncut:
  • 2005 Cinema Club video
  • 1988 Channel 5 VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated.

BBFC cut
category cuts
AA 1970UK: Passed AA (14) after category cuts:
  • 1971 cinema release

Tim comments:

These cuts are typical for an AA in its first year or two of existence when the BBFC seemed to treat AA films if it was an old A rating by cutting all clear shots of topless nudity (Cat O'Nine Tails and Puppet on a Chain had similar cuts). The entire introduction of the AA was problematic with distributors and exhibitors complaining about it for about 2-3 years.

 v          Redline TV


 X   Redline TV

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Redline TV

Versions

2:40s 15 cert94:27s 2007 release magazine cover mount by Wendy Smith

The BBFC cut 2:40s for a 15 rating. The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for the 2007 Tartan DVD. Company chose to remove scenes of potentially harmful activity (in this case, a man having his hair set on fire and a man holding a blowtorch to a running exhaust pipe). An uncut 18 classification was available to the company.

 v          Redneck


 X   Redneck

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  • Senza ragione
Redneck

Versions

15 cert84:27s 1973 UK/Italy action film by Silvio Narizzano

The 2003 Waterfall DVD was passed 15 without BBFC cuts.

Not sure what version was submitted but the running time suggests an uncut version.

cut X certThe BBFC cut the 1972 cinema release.

The original running time was noted as 87:00s

 v          Reds - 1981 US/UK film by Warren Beatty


 X   Reds (1981)

Link Here
  • Comrades
Reds is a 1981 US/UK film by Warren Beatty
Starring Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton and Edward Herrmann Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
All UK releases are cut for horse trips.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 3s
run: 194:33s
pal: 186:46s
15 1980

AA 1970

UK: Passed 15 for strong language after 3s of BBFC cuts:
  • 2007 Paramount video

The BBFC commented:

Cuts were required to genuine animal cruelty (in this case the cruel tripping of three horses during a battle scene).

UK: Passed 15 after BBFC cuts:
  • 1987 CIC VHS
UK: Passed AA (14) after BBFC cuts:
  • 1981 cinema release

Extras

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 7s
run: 69:57s
pal: 67:09s
12 cert

UK: Witness to 'Reds' was passed 12 after 7s of BBFC cuts:
  • 2007 Paramount video

The BBFC commented:

The distributor was required to remove two shots of horse falls that were clearly achieved through the use of illegal trip wires.

 v          Reform School Girls - 1986 USA crime thriller by Tom DeSimone.


 X   Reform School Girls

Link Here
  • Agria thilyka
Reform School Girls is a 1986 USA crime thriller by Tom DeSimone.
Starring Linda Carol, Wendy O Williams and Pat Ast. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS. Uncut for 18 rated DVD in 2016. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Jenny is sent to a women's reform school. It is run by evil warden Sutter and her henchwoman Edna. Jenny will stop at nothing to escape but she also has to deal with Charlie the bully.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 94:05s
pal: 90:19s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong sexualised violence, nudity with previous BBFC cuts waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut: 8s
run: 93:53s
pal: 90:08s
sub: 90:17s
18UK: Passed 18 after 8s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1997 Video Collection International VHS
  • 1987 New World Pictures [adb VCI] VHS
 v          Refuge From The Storm - 2012 USA drama by Elias Acosta.


 X   Refuge From The Storm

Link Here
  • Refuge From The Storm: A New Beginning
Refuge From The Storm is a 2012 USA drama by Elias Acosta.
Starring Michael Madsen, Kristen Quintrall and Jane Santos. YouTube icon IMDb
Rated PG-13 for some disturbing thematic material, violence, sexuality and brief drug use.

The film was edited prior to release and resubmitted to the MPAA without change to the rating or reason.

            Regenerator - 1990 Italy / USA Sci-Fi horror by George Eastman See Metamorphosis
 v          Rei Rei


 X   Rei Rei

Link Here
  • Utsukushiki sei no dendôshi: Rei Rei
  • Rei Rei: Missionary of Love
Rei Rei

Versions

8s 1855:22s 1993 Japan anime by Yoshiko Yamamoto

The BBFC cut 8s when submitted for the 1996 Kiseki video. Presumably the same version was carried forward to DVD

Thanks to Bleach:

  • At 42 mins - After woman`s legs are held by tentacles, remove sight of:
    1. tentacle mauling her breast
    2. tentacle ripping over blouse and exposing breasts
    3. tentacle penetrating her.

The uncut region 1 DVD is available via US Amazon

 v          Reign of Assassins - 2010 China action film by Chao-Bin Su.


 X   Reign of Assassins

Link Here
  • Jianyu
Reign of Assassins is a 2010 China action film by Chao-Bin Su.
With Michelle Yeoh, Woo-sung Jung, Xueqi Wang. YouTube icon IMDb
There is an Uncut Asian version and a cut International Version.

Versions

uncut
uncut
~120:00s Asia: The Asian Version is uncut
BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

15 cert102:59s UK: The shortened International Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong violence for:
  • 2013 Entertainment One R2 DVD
  • 2013 cinema release

Unfortunately the shortening of the first third of the film makes this section nearly incomprehensible.

 v          Reign Over Me


 X   Reign Over Me

Link Here

Reign Over Me

Versions

15 cert119:23s 2007 US drama by Mike Binder.
With Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle and Jada Pinkett Smith. IMDb

Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2007 Sony R2 DVD
  • 2007 cinema release

From IMDb:

A scene removed from the UK version of the film is the montage of scenes with Angela Oakhurst (Liv Tyler) consoling Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) with the original version of Love, Reign o'er me playing in the background.

The BBFC certified running time suggests an uncut version. Perhaps it was cut after it was submitted to the BBFC

            Reindeer Games - 2000 US action film by John Frankenheimer See Deception
 v          Reinventing Marvin - 2017 France gay drama by Anne Fontaine.


 X   Reinventing Marvin

Link Here
  • Marvin ou la belle éducation
  • Marvin
Reinventing Marvin is a 2017 France gay drama by Anne Fontaine.
Starring Finnegan Oldfield, Grégory Gadebois and Vincent Macaigne. IMDb
BBFC cuts were required for 15 rated cinema release and DVD in 2018.
Summary Notes

A young man runs away from his family to become an actor.

Versions

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut: 6s
run: 113:29s
pal: 108:57s
15UK: Passed 15 for sexual violence, strong language, sex, nudity after 6s of BBFC compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 2018 Peccadillo Pictures video
  • 2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Cuts required to remove potentially indecent images of a child in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1978.

The BBFC further commented in board meeting minutes:

Reinventing Marvin is a French drama submitted for cinema classification which features a scene in which the central character is subjected to a sexual assault by an older boy at school.

The Head of Compliance requested proofs of age for the actors involved, which confirmed the central character is played by an actor who was 15 at the time of filming while the older boy is played by an actor who was 18.

The scene was viewed again by the President and Chief Executive who concluded that the scene includes a potentially indecent image of a child within the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1978. Accordingly, a cut was required.

The company appealed against the proposed cut, submitting documentary proof that included parental consent and information about the child protection steps taken on set.

The scene was viewed again by the President, Chief Executive, Head of Compliance and Compliance Manager in the light of those further assurances. However, it was concluded that the fact the film makers did not intend to create an indecent image does not alter the fact of the indecency of the image in question. The cut was upheld and has now been made.

 v          Rekka - 2016 India action film by Rathina Shiva.


 X   Rekka

Link Here

Rekka is a 2016 India action film by Rathina Shiva.
Starring Kishore Kumar G, Sathish Krishnan and Lakshmi Menon. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 2016 12A rated cinema release

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
51s
12A 140:04s UK: Passed 12A for moderate action violence, discriminatory language after 51s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2016 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove a scene of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.

Summary Notes

A lawyer kidnaps a young woman without meaning to.

 v   The Reliant - 2018 USA action film by Paul Munger.


 X   The Reliant

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The Reliant is a 2018 USA action film by Paul Munger.
Starring Eric Roberts, Kevin Sorbo and Brian Bosworth. IMDb

Rated R for some violence. The producer's weren't impressed with rating and decided to appeal the decision, presumably seeking a PG-13 rating. Presumably the appeal was not upheld as the MPAA noted that the rating and reason were unchanged. Later on the MPAA announced that an edited version is now rated PG-13.

Summary Notes

Economic collapse causes widespread rioting and social unrest, leaving a lovesick 19-year-old girl struggling to care for her siblings in a stretch of woods bordered by lawless anarchy, wondering why a good God would let this happen.

 v          Remember Me


 X   Remember Me

Link Here

Remember Me

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
PG-13
~113:00s
=~108:00s
Remember Me is a 2010 US romantic drama by Allen Coulter.
With Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin and Caitlyn Rund. YouTube icon IMDb

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC
advised
category
cuts
12 cert 107:38s UK: Passed 12/12A after BBFC suggested category cuts were implemented for:
  • 2010 E1 DVD/Blu-ray
  • 2010 E1 R2 DVD
  • 2010 E1 Online
  • 2010 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

This film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company that the film was likely to receive a 15 classification but that the requested 12A certificate could be achieved by making cuts in two sequences.

  • The company were asked to remove a strong verbal sex reference (to being sodomised') and
  • to reduce a scene of strong violence in which the hero continues to beat a man who has already been knocked to the ground.

When the finished version of the was submitted, these changes has been made and the film was classified '12A.

 v          Remember the Titans


 X   Remember the Titans

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Remember the Titans

Versions

BBFC uncut PG cert108:45s 2000 US drama by Boaz Yakin

The BBFC passed the Theatrical Version PG without cuts for the 2001 cinema release and 2001 Buena Vista DVD/Blu-ray

There is also a US Director's Cut with 6 minutes of deleted scenes restored

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon

 v          Remembrance of Things Fast


 X   Remembrance of Things Fast

Link Here

Remembrance of Things Fast

Versions

32s 1860:56 1995 release by John Maybury
 v          Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins - 1985 USA action crime comedy by Guy Hamilton.


 X   Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

Link Here
  • Remo Unarmed and Dangerous
  • Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous
  • Remo: The Adventure Begins...
  • Remo: The First Adventure
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins is a 1985 USA action crime comedy by Guy Hamilton.
Starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey and Wilford Brimley. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1986 15 rated cinema release and VHS. Cuts waived for the 15 rated 2005 DVD. Uncut and PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinarily unique assassin in service of the US president.

An NYPD cop is 'killed' in an accident. The death is faked, and he is inducted into the organization CURE, dedicated to preserving the constitution by working outside of it. Remo is to become the enforcement wing (assassin) of CURE, and learns an ancient Korean martial art from Chiun, the Master of Sinanju. Based on the popular pulp series "The Destroyer," by Richard Sapir and Warren Murphy.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 116:08s
pal: 111:29s

15 cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence after previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2005 MGM R2 DVD titled Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 35s
run: 115:07s
pal: 110:31s
15 certUK: Passed 15 after 35s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1986 Rank VHS titled Remo Unarmed and Dangerous
  • 1986 cinema release titled Remo Unarmed and Dangerous

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Edits to kicks and blows during the opening fight scene
 v   The Ren & Stimpy Show - Fake Dad


 X   The Ren & Stimpy Show - Fake Dad

Link Here

The Ren & Stimpy Show - Fake Dad

Versions

3:02s PG cert20:30s
by Bob Camp (Paramount Home Entertainment (UK))

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: Cut required to remove a sequence in which the subject of hanging is presented as comedic, fun and risk free, on the grounds of potential harm to the likely audience

 v          Ren & Stimpy Show Seasons 1 & 2: Out West


 X   Ren & Stimpy Show Seasons 1 & 2: Out West

Link Here

Ren & Stimpy Show Seasons 1 & 2: Out West

Versions

3:02s PG cert20:30s by Bob Camp (Paramount Home Entertainment)

Cut when submitted in 2006 with the following BBFC statement: Cut required to remove a sequence in which the subject of hanging is presented as comedic, fun and risk free, on the grounds of potential harm to the likely audience.

The BBFC have incorrectly listed the cuts under the episode, Fake Dad

Thanks to David from www.lyris-lite.net where full details of the cuts are described:

A pre-cut version was submitted with cuts inflicted for TV running time reasons. The entire Hanging Song sequence as illustrated below has been deleted by the BBFC

Frame from the Hanging Song

The American version called Ren & Stimpy Uncut ended up being cut, but the cuts were there by accident because the people mastering the discs used master tapes that had been cut to make room for commercials on American TV. The cuts on the US discs are mainly long-running scenes, not cuts for content.

But the British discs look like they've been made from these already time-cut masters and then had the BBFC's handiwork applied... it's not going to be pleasant.

I've been working with the creator of the show (John Kricfalusi) and the DVD mastering team to identify all of the cuts to the US version to get them all restored for a future Ultimate Ren & Stimpy
DVD box set.

Update: The BBFC have just responded to a fairly lengthy questioning regarding these issues which has been posted on www.lyris-lite.net

 v          Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé - 2023 US music documentary by Beyoncé, Ed Burke


 X   Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé

Link Here

Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is a 2023 US music documentary by Beyoncé, Ed Burke
Starring Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter and Diana Ross BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Pre-cut for a BBFC 15 rated cinema release.

Summary Notes

Beyoncé in performance at her record-breaking RENAISSANCE World Tour and the creative mastermind behind it.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPA Unrated:

From IMDb:

Several uses of 'cunt' during the song PURE/HONEY as well as 57 frequent uses of fuck, 42 shit, 40 bitch and 30 nigga.
cut
pre-cut
cut:
run: 169:28s
pal: 162:41s
15UK: A cut pre-cut version was BBFC 15 rated for strong language:
  • 2023 Trafalgar Releasing cinema release (rated 27/11/2023)

The BBFC commented:

There is strong language ('fuck', 'motherfucker'), as well as milder terms such as 'bitch', 'whore', 'shit', 'ass' and 'God'. There are also uses of reclaimed racial language ('nigga', 'negro').

Thanks to Scott:

This concert film apparently contains use of the c-word in its original form, hence the Aus OFLC rating it MA15+ for Strong coarse language, however it seems the word has been removed from the UK release as the BBFC have given it a 15 for just strong language rather than very strong. Listed as uncut on the website, so presumably it was pre-cut by the distributor in a failed attempt to get a 12A.
 v          Rendu - 2006 India comedy by Sundar C.


 X   Rendu

Link Here

Rendu is a 2006 India comedy by Sundar C.
With Amarasigamani, Bhagyaraj and Deevandarshini. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2006

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert 151:27s UK : Passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
  • 2006 Ayngaran Video
cut
pre-cut
12A cert 139:23s UK: A pre-cut version was passed 12A for moderate violence fpr:
  • 2006 cinema release
 v          Renegade - 1987 Italy action comedy adventure by Enzo Barboni (as EB Clucher).


 X   Renegade

Link Here
  • They Call Me Renegade
Renegade is a 1987 Italy action comedy adventure by Enzo Barboni (as EB Clucher).
Starring Terence Hill, Robert Vaughn and Ross Hill. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for a 15 rated VHS in 1988

Summary Notes

Renegade Luke has been living an easy life so far, travelling through the southwest with his horse Joe, making money by running small-time scams. All this comes to an end when he encounters Moose, an imprisoned convict with a young son. Moose makes Luke an offer: move into his property and become the legal guardian of his son, and in return he won't get his friends to make legal trouble for Luke. Things don't go smoothly for the drifter and the boy at first, but gradually they come to settle into their new situation.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 34s
run: 92:31s
pal: 88:49s
sub: 89:21s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 after 34s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1988 Vestron Video International VHS

The sight of a butterfly knife has been cut from two scenes. See article from movie-censorship.com

 v          Renfield - 2023 US comedy horror by Chris McKay


 X   Renfield

Link Here

Renfield is a 2023 US comedy horror by Chris McKay
Starring Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult and Ben Schwartz BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut in Australia for an MA15+ rating. Uncut elswhere and 15 rated in the UK.

Summary Notes

Dracula's henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 93:26s
pal: 89:42s
15

Ireland 16
Ireland

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence, gore, language, drug misuse:
  • 2023 cinema release

Ireland: Passed 16 uncut for bloody violence and detailed depiction of injury and severed limbs throughout. Strong language throughout and some scenes and depictions of drugs.

  • 2023 cinema release
cut
cut
MA15+
Australia
Australia: Cut for an MA15+ rating

Thanks to Ben:

The Classification Board classified Renfield R 18+ with consumer advice of High impact blood and gore on 27 March 2023. An application for a modified version of the film was classified MA 15+ for Strong blood and gore, violence and coarse language on 14 April 2023.

 v          Reno 911!: Miami


 X   Reno 911!: Miami

Link Here
  • Reno 911!: Miami: The Movie
Reno 911!: Miami

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

80:00s 2007 US comedy by Robert Ben Garant

The BBFC passed the US Unrated Version 15 uncut for the 2007 Paramount DVD.

The Unrated Version features a little extra nudity and a couple of minor new scenes.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The uncut region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

BBFC uncut15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

80:33s
=77:20s
The BBFC passed the US R Rated Theatrical Version 15 without cuts for the 2007 cinema release.
            Renovation - 2018 Brazil gay comedy drama short by Fábio Leal. See Hardcore 18s List: Renovation
 v   The Replacement Killers - 1998 USA action crime thriller by Antoine Fuqua.


 X   The Replacement Killers

Link Here

The Replacement Killers is a 1998 USA action crime thriller by Antoine Fuqua.
Starring Yun-Fat Chow, Mira Sorvino and Michael Rooker. Youtube link IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Cut.
Summary Notes

John Lee is the best hitman money can buy. But when John refuses to kill because of the seven year-old son of his target, John's bosses send someone after John to kill him and then take his place in the ring of hitmen. John then teams up with Meg Coburn to help him escape these "Replacement Killers."

Versions

uncut
Extended Cut
18

MPAA
Unrated

92:07s UK: The Extended Cut was passed 18 uncut for:

US: The Extended Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

The extended material is only additional plot but it helps fill out the characters a bit. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA R

83:56s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without cuts for:
  • 1999 Columbia/TriStar DVD
  • 1998 cinema release
 v          Repo Man - 1984 USA crime comedy by Alex Cox.


 X   Repo Man

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Repo Man is a 1984 USA crime comedy by Alex Cox.
Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez and Tracey Walter. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut by film censors but there exists an iconic BBC TV version where motherfucker is overdubbed with melonfarmer
Summary Notes

Young punk Otto becomes a repo man after helping to steal a car, and stumbles into a world of wackiness as a result.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R

92:09s UK: Passed 18 uncut for
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema Steelbook Edition [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Universal R2 DVD
  • 1987 CIC VHS
  • 1984 cinema release

Germany: Uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated

  • 2013 Criterion [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RA-Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2013 Criterion [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] R1 DVD at US Amazon
  • 2006 Universal Collector's Edition R1 DVD at US Amazon
BBC logo
cut
18 96:34s
=92:42s
UK: The inspirational TV Version is released for:
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema Steelbook Edition [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated

  • 2013 Criterion [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] RA-Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2013 Criterion [Uncut + Melon Farmers TV Version] R1 DVD at US Amazon

This is the legendary variant, prepared by Alex Cox for a BBC showing which incorporates deleted material and surreal overdubs in place of profanity. In particular, 'melonfarmer' for 'motherfucker'

 v          Repo Men - 2010 US/Canada action thriller by Miguel Sapochnik


 X   Repo Men

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  • Repossession Mambo
Repo Men is a 2010 US/Canada action thriller by Miguel Sapochnik
Starring Jude Law, Forest Whitaker and Alice Braga BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended/Unrated Version. Both versions were 18 rated by the BBFC in 2010 but the Theatrical Version was 15 rated in 2022.

Summary Notes

Set in the near future when artificial organs can be bought on credit, it revolves around a man who struggles to make the payments on a heart he has purchased. He must therefore go on the run before said ticker is repossessed.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Unrated Version
run: 119:36s
pal: 114:49s
18 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The Unrated Version has extended plot scenes along with a couple of extensions to violent scenes. See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 111:02s
pal: 106:36s
15

18 1980

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed15 uncut for injury detail, language, sexual images, violence, drug misuse:
  • 2022 Netflix video

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:

  • 2010 Universal R0 Blu-ray
  • 2010 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2010 cinema release
 v   The Reptile - 1966 UK horror by John Gilling.


 X   The Reptile

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The Reptile is a 1966 UK horror by John Gilling.
With Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel and Ray Barrett. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1966. This cut versions seems to have been distributed ever since and is the best available.
Summary Review: A Little Hammer Gem

The production was filmed back to back with The Plague of the Zombies, and used many of the same sets, including exterior shots in the grounds. It also shared the problems of a low budget.

When his brother Charles Spalding mysteriously dies, Harry Spalding and his wife Valerie decide to move to the inherited cottage in a small village in the country. They are coldly received by the locals. Harry and Valerie find that the locals are being killed by some snake and they feel threatened.

A tight and effective picture. There is a lovely sense of mystery dripping throughout the piece, and it's real nice to see a Hammer film being driven by its characters.

The performances from the cast are uniformly strong. The Reptile is a little Hammer gem waiting to be discovered.

Versions

BBFC uncut
run: 89:54s
pal: 86:18s

best available
best
available

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Presumably the cut Cinema Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2012 Studio Canal R2 DVD/RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2006 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 1984 Lumiere VHS
This is a newly restored version so will surely be the best available. However Hammer have put out a call trying to locate lost or censored footage from the following scene:
  • An extended knife in neck/snake bite scene (this is thought to exist, but no known evidence).

This rather suggests that this is the footage censored from the 1966 cinema release and that it is still missing from home video releases

US: Presumably it is the cut Cinema Version is MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 90:05s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1966 cinema release

The BBFC cut was described in The DarkSide magazine as:

  • a gloating close-up during the lancing of a snake bite
 v          Reptilicus - 1961 Denmark / USA action Sci-Fi horror by Sidney W Pink (as Sidney Pink).


 X   Reptilicus

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Reptilicus is a 1961 Denmark / USA action Sci-Fi horror by Sidney W Pink (as Sidney Pink).
Starring Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen and Povl Wøldike. Youtube link IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A' rated 1963 cinema release. Uncut and PG rated for 2016 DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.

Versions

uncut
cut
PG

MPAA PG
MPAA

81:28ss UK: Passed PG uncut for moderate violence, threat for:
  • 2016 Fabulous Films video

US: MPAA PG rated for:

A few scenes were cut from the US release for being awkward and badly made.

BBFC cut
category cuts
A pre 1970submitted
76:14s
=73:11s
UK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release
 v          Requiem for a Dream - 2000 USA drama by Darren Aronofsky.


 X   Requiem for a Dream

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Requiem for a Dream is a 2000 USA drama by Darren Aronofsky.
With Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly. YouTube icon IMDb

Widely distributed in the uncut Director's Cut format but there is a cut US R rated version.
Summary Notes

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island individuals are shattered when their addictions become stronger.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 101:01s
pal: 96:59s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for strong drug use, language, violence, sex and medical gore for: US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R US: There is a cut R Rated version that removes a few shots of two strippers using a double ended dildo
 v          Requiem for a Vampire - 1971 French horror film by Jean Rollin.


 X   Requiem for a Vampire

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  • Vierges et vampires
  • Caged Vampires
  • Caged Virgins
  • The Crazed Vampire
  • Crazed Virgins
  • Dungeon of Terror
  • Requiem pour un vampire
  • Sex Vampires
  • Virgins and Vampires
  • Virgins and the Vampires
Requiem for a Vampire is a 1971 French horror film by Jean Rollin.
With Marie-Pierre Castel, Mireille Dargent and Philippe Gasté. YouTube icon IMDb
Banned in the UK in 1972. Then heavily cut by the BBFC for VHS and DVD. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review: Highly recommended
No one would be expecting a meaningful social commentary from a film with this title, but please bear in mind when watching that this a Jean Rollin film, so don't expect a meaningful story either. This is mad, it has kinky lesbians and they're vampires. Happy days!

It's quite light hearted for a Rollin flick and is at the fast end of his snail like pacing, but that isn't saying much on either count. It's no Daughters of Darkness either, so don't try to make sense of it, you'll end up as bonkers as Rollin.

Instead laugh at crap vampires and revel in the kink fest in the dungeon. It's bloody great and is a bona fide Eurotrash classic. Highly recommended.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
87:15s
=83:46s
UK: BBFC details not yet published for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
6:55s
18 76:08s UK: Passed 18 after 6:55s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2011 Redemption R2 DVD
  • 1993 Redemption VHS

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • Heavy cuts a dungeon scene showing two vampires groping and abusing 2 chained up women. Including a vampire bat supposedly going down on one of the women.
  • 21 of cuts to the scene with Michelle whipping Marie
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1972 cinema release
 v   The Rescuers - 1977 USA family animation fantasy by John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman...


 X   The Rescuers

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The Rescuers is a 1977 USA family animation fantasy by John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman...
Starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor and Geraldine Page. YouTube icon IMDb

Never cut per se but animators had a bit of fun adding naked boobs in a small subliminal shot
Summary Notes

Two mice of the Rescue Aid Society search for a little girl kidnapped by unscrupulous treasure hunters.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 77:04s
pal: 73:59s
U certUK: Passed U without BBFC cuts and with the naked lady excised for:
  • 2001 Buena Vista R2 DVD
uncut
uncut
run: 76:50s
pal: 73:46s
U certUK: Passed U uncut for:
  • 1991 Buena Vista VHS
  • 1977 cinema release

The BBFC seem to have missed the 2 frames showing a tiny naked woman in a window as the rescuers speed by.

The fun loving animators had slipped in a subliminal image of a topless woman. It went unnoticed in the cinema version but came to light in the US video release which was recalled for editing

 v          Reservoir Dogs - 1992 USA crime thriller by Quentin Tarantino.


 X   Reservoir Dogs

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Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 USA crime thriller by Quentin Tarantino.
Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth and Michael Madsen. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Never cut by censors but the film was briefly informally banned in the UK from 1993 until 1995 due to a controversy about video violence at the time.

See BBFC Case Study from bbfc.co.uk

See Reservoir Dogs, and how it was 'banned' in the UK on video from filmstories.co.uk

Summary Notes

Six criminals, who are strangers to each other, are hired by a crime boss, Joe Cabot, to carry out a diamond robbery. Right at the outset, they are given false names with the intention that they won't get too close and will concentrate on the job instead. They are completely sure that the robbery is going to be a success. But, when the police show up right at the time and the site of the robbery, panic spreads amongst the group members, and two of them are killed in the subsequent shootout, along with a few policemen and civilians. When the remaining people assemble at the premeditated rendezvous point (a warehouse), they begin to suspect that one of them is an undercover cop.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 98:56s
pal: 94:59s
18

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:

UK: The Original Version was passed 18 uncut for:

  • 2013 cinema release
  • 2012 Lions Gate Tarentino XX (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Optimum R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2009 Lions Gate RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 1996 Polygram VHS
  • 1995 Pioneer LaserDisc
  • 1995 Polygram VHS
  • 1992 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

uncut
uncut
run: 98:56s
pal: 94:59s
18UK: The Special Edition was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2004 Momentum Special Edition R2 DVD

See article from dvdcompare.net . The Special Edition has minor differences to dialogue

  • Missing dialogue Mr White: I think he just passed out.
  • Mumbled dialogue Mr Blonde: "Joe"
banned
banned
banned
banned
UK: The film was informally banned from a video release from 1993 to 1995

See article from bbfc.co.uk

The work was submitted in 1993 for its home video classification, but the video release would be delayed until 1995 because of the introduction of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill in 1993 and its lengthy passage through Parliament.

In response to concerns about the effects of media violence, largely in the wake of the James Bulger murder in 1993, part of the Bill's remit was to make amendments to the Video Recordings Act 1984, under which the BBFC had been appointed as the statutory regulatory body for video. It also established within the VRA a specific harm test. This harm test required the BBFC to pay special regard (among the other relevant factors) to any harm that may be caused to potential viewers or, through their behaviour, to society by the manner in which the work deals with [such issues as] criminal behaviour [and] violent behaviour and incidents .

Reservoir Dogs was finally granted an uncut 18 video certificate in May 1995, a considerable time after its video release in all the other major international markets, which did not prove too disconcerting for Tarantino who was reported to be delighted that the delay had given the film an extended theatrical life in the UK.

     The Resident - 2011 UK/USA mystery thriller by Antti Jokinen See Hammer Films List
 v          Resident Evil - 2002 UK / Germany / France / USA action Sci-Fi horror by Paul WS Anderson.


 X   Resident Evil

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Resident Evil is a 2002 UK / Germany / France / USA action Sci-Fi horror by Paul WS Anderson.
Starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and Ryan McCluskey. IMDb

Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. Despite suggestions of an uncut version, the R rated version has been distributed worldwide since. This cut version is 15 rated in the UK.
Promotional Material
Something rotten is brewing beneath the industrial mecca known as Raccoon City. Unknown to its millions of residents, a huge underground bioengineering facility known as The Hive has accidentally unleashed the deadly and mutating T-virus, killing all of its employees. To contain the leak, the governing supercomputer, Red Queen, has sealed all entrances and exits. Now a team of highly-trained super commandos including Rain (Michelle Rodriguez - The Fast and the Furious, Girlfight), Alice (MillaJovovich - The Fifth Element) and Matt (Eric Mabius - Cruel Intentions) must race to penetrate The Hive in order to isolate the T-virus before it overwhelms humanity. To do so, they must get past theRed Queen's deadly defenses, face the flesh-eating undead employees, fight killer mutant dogs and battle The Licker, a genetically mutated savage beast whose strength increases with each of its slainvictims.

Versions

best available
best available

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 100:30s
pal: 96:29s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:

US: Cut and MPAA R rated for:

From IMDb:

The U.S. release had some violence censored to avoid an 'NC-17' rating. Paul W.S. Anderson has indicated in various interviews that an 'uncut version' with several minutes of extra footage, including gorier scenes and more character development, will be released in the future as a possible DVD release. No sign of this as yet though.
 v          Resident Evil: Apocalypse - 2004 Germany/France/UK/Canada/USA action sci-fi by Alexander Witt.


 X   Resident Evil: Apocalypse

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Resident Evil: Apocalypse is a 2004 Germany/France/UK/Canada/USA action sci-fi by Alexander Witt.
With Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory and Eric Mabius. IMDb

Exists as a theatrical version and an extended version

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
run: 101:51s
pal: 97:47s
MPAA Unrated

FSK 18 symbol
Germany

Japan flag
Japan

US: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Sony Resident Evil Collection [Theatrical + Extended versions] R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon

Germany: An Extended Version was passed 18 uncut for:

Japan: The Extended Version has also been released in Japan.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com : There is nothing contentious in the 3:50s of extra material added for the extended version. However it does add a bit if humour to the film which helps.

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 93:39s
pal: 89:54s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 R0 Blu-ray
  • 2005 R2 DVD

US: The Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2020 Sony Resident Evil Collection [Theatrical + Extended versions] R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon
 v          Resident Evil: Afterlife - 2010 Germany/France/UK action adventure by Paul WS Anderson.


 X   Resident Evil: Afterlife

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Resident Evil: Afterlife is a 2010 Germany/France/UK action adventure by Paul WS Anderson.
With Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller. IMDb

The film didn't trouble the UK or US censors but there exists an international version where the CGI blood letting is reduced.
Promo
After a one-woman assault on the Umbrella Corporation's fortress, Alice's (Milla Jovovich) superhuman abilities are neutralized. Now, fleeing the Undead masses created by the T-virus, Alice reunites with Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and her brother, Chris (Wentworth Miller). Together they take refuge with other survivors in an abandoned prison, where a savage zombie mob stands between them and the safety of "Arcadia." Escaping these bloodthirsty mutants will take an arsenal. But facing off with Albert Wesker and the Umbrella Corporation will take the fight for survival to a new level of danger.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA R

96:42s UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2020 Sony Resident Evil Collection R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2017 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (RA) 4k Blu-ray at US Amazon
cut
cut
Netherlands See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

The Dutch DVD has been cut particularly to reduce the amount of blood. Other German, Thai, Hong Kong versions have also been released with toned down blood letting

 v          Resident Evil: Retribution - 2012 Germany/Canada/USA/France action Sci-Fi horror by Paul WS Anderson.


 X   Resident Evil: Retribution

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Resident Evil: Retribution is a 2012 Germany/Canada/USA/France action Sci-Fi horror by Paul WS Anderson.
Starring Milla Jovovich and Sienna Guillory and Michelle Rodriguez. IMDb

Uncut in the US and UK. There was talk of an extended cut but so far this has not yet appeared
 v          Resort to Kill


 X   Resort to Kill

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  • Immortal Combat
Resort to Kill

Versions

19s 18104:10s 1994 Mexico/US action film by Dan Neira

The BBFC cut the 1994 Lazer video by 19s.

  • Cuts to several views and uses of throwing stars
  • Cut to the sight of a butterfly knife
  • A double ear clap has been cut

The uncut region 0 DVD is available at US Amazon

Review from US Amazon : Unpretentious

Overall, I think that this is a great movie when you judge it for what it was. An action movie with a lot of fight scenes and it doesn't pretend to be anything else.

Both Piper and Chiba were great in the fight scenes, and had the script although could have been a bit better, wasn't actually that bad.

            Respectable: The Mary Millington Story - 2016 UK biography by Simon Sheridan. See Hardcore 18s List: Respectable: The Mary Millington Story
 v   The Restless Breed - 1957 USA western by Allan Dwan.


 X   The Restless Breed

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The Restless Breed is a 1957 USA western by Allan Dwan.
With Scott Brady, Anne Bancroft and Jay C Flippen. IMDb

Unknown BBFC cuts for cinema release. Cut by the BBFC for animal cruelty in 2013.
Summary Notes

Educated but hot-headed Mitch Baker travels to the border town of Mission intent on avenging the death of his secret service father at the hand of contraband gang leader Newton.

Versions

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
19s
PG 77:22s

UK: Passed PG for mild violence after 19s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 2013 Simply Media R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 29th July 2013

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Compulsory cuts required to remove sight of cock-fighting
BBFC cut
cut
old cert U UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1958 cinema release
 v          Restless Souls


 X   Restless Souls

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  • The Sex Files: Restless Souls
Restless Souls

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

86:58s 2002 US erotic horror by Debra Black.
With Jeff Davis, Laura Palmer and Geno Buick. IMDb

UK: Passed 18 uncut for:

  • 2000 Medusa VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

MPAA
11:55s
MPAA
R Rated
~75:53s There is also an R Rated version missing about 12 minutes of sex scenes. See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com
 v          Retribution - 1987 USA horror mystery by Guy Magar.


 X   Retribution

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Retribution is a 1987 USA horror mystery by Guy Magar.
Starring Dennis Lipscomb, Leslie Wing and Suzanne Snyder. IMDb

Cut in the US for an R rating. This cut version was passed 18 uncut for 1987 cinema release but was significantly cut for VHS in 1988 and 1991.
Summary Notes

At Halloween George Miller jumps down from the roof of a hotel. But he's rescued and survives. In psychiatry the young Dr. Jennifer Curtis cares for him and gives him back his will to live. However he suffers from terrible nightmares. Back home, he discovers in the newspaper that his dreams, in which he forces other people to kill themselves in most cruel ways, seem to be reality.

It is a little known, rare classic. If you enjoy the horror genre, and have not yet seen this classic- try and get a copy. It is an absolute must see for ALL horror enthusiasts.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 108:56s
pal: 104:35s
Germany flag
Germany
Germany: The EMS release is uncut for:

The unrated version of the death scenes can be seen in a video from YouTube

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut: 7s
run: 108:52s
pal: 104:31s
18

MPAA R

UK: The cut R Rated Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts:
  • 1987 cinema release

US: Cut and MPAA R rated for:

  • Code Red 25th Anniversary Edition R0 DVD
The censored footage is included as a DVD extra

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The R Rated version is cut by about 7s:

  • Slightly toned down shot of Sally cutting her belly open and then 2 shots of Sally's intestines hanging out have been replaced by facial reaction shots
  • Slightly toned down scene of Johnny being sawn apart inside a pigs body
  • Scene of Joe severing his hand with a blow torch has been reduced
  • A shot of Joe's head being crush by a fork lift truck has been removed
BBFC cut
1:24s

mpaa cut
7s

cut: 1:31s
run: 107:13s
pal: 102:56s
18UK: The cut R Rated Version was passed 18 after a further 1:24s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 Polygram VHS
  • 1988 Lazer VHS

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were to:

  • shots of Sally stabbing herself in the stomach
  • Joe's death inside a pig carcass in a slaughterhouse
  • edits to a man's hand being severed with a blow torch
  • shots of Vito being shot, covered in petrol and set alight
 v          Retro Puppetmaster - 1999 USA Sci-Fi horror romance by David DeCoteau (as Joseph Tennent).


 X   Retro Puppetmaster

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  • Retro Puppet Master
Retro Puppetmaster is a 1999 USA Sci-Fi horror romance by David DeCoteau (as Joseph Tennent).
Starring Greg Sestero, Brigitta Dau and Stephen Blackehart. IMDb
The International Version is uncut and 15 rated for UK video. The US DVD release was shortened for reasons of pace. The CGI effects were upgraded for US Version on Blu-ray.
Summary Notes

It's 1892 and Sutekh is hopping mad. It seems a 3,000 year old Egyptian sorcerer has stolen one of the God's secrets of life - that of instilling the souls of the dying into inanimate things. Sutekh raises three mummified former high priests, led by the villainous "First Servant", and charges them with recovering both the Sorceror and his secret. There is no lack of victims for the 3 high-faluting, stylish villains as they pursue their prey to 19th century Paris, and the very young puppeteer, Andre Toulon. Toulon runs a puppet theatre in the heart of Paris, and meets the sorcerer (the mysterious Afzel) when he is found by the lovely Swiss Ambassador's daughter Ilsa, after being nearly killed. It is there and then that we find the seed of things to come, and the origin of the Puppetmaster series of tales.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15 90:09s

UK: The International Version was passed 15 uncut for moderate violence for:
  • 2007 Blackhorse Entertainment [Full Frame] video
UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2000 High Fliers Video Distribution video
cut
pre-cut
MPAA PG-13 80:03s
US: The US Blu-ray Version is shortened and MPAA PG-13 rated.

The edits are uncontentious and made for reason of pace. Changes have been made to improve the CGI effects over the DVD version. Other uncontentious changes have been made to the credits and a few plot scenes.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

cut
pre-cut
MPAA PG-1380:03s US: The US DVD Version is shortened and MPAA PG-13 rated.

The edits are incontentious and made for reason of pace

 v          Return Engagement


 X   Return Engagement

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Return Engagement

Versions

16s 18108:50s 1995 release by Joe Cheung
 v   The Return of a Man Called Horse


 X   The Return of a Man Called Horse

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The Return of a Man Called Horse

Versions

17s 15 cert120:05s Submitted in 2005

Cuts were required to remove scenes of actual animal cruelty (horses being tripped to fall forwards).

 v          Return of a Stranger


 X   Return of a Stranger

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Return of a Stranger

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert61:12s 1961 UK crime thriller by Max Varnel

The BBFC waived their cuts for the 12 rated 2010 Pegasus DVD.

The uncut region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon

cut BBFC 'A' CertificateThe BBFC cut the 1961 cinema release.

The submitted running time was noted as 63:55s = 61:22s

 v   The Return of Frank James


 X   The Return of Frank James

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The Return of Frank James

Versions

5s U cert92:29s 1940 US western by Fritz Lang

The BBFC cut 5s from the 1998 CIC Video

  • Two horse falls removed
cut BBFC 'A' CertificateThe BBFC cut the 1940 cinema release
 v   The Return of Kekkou Kamen


 X   The Return of Kekkou Kamen

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The Return of Kekkou Kamen

Versions

2:22s 1842:04s 1996 release by Nobuhiro Kondo

2:03s pre-cut and an additional 19s cut by the BBFC

 v   The Return of Ringo - 1965 Italy / Spain action western romance by Duccio Tessari.


 X   The Return of Ringo

Link Here
  • Il ritorno di Ringo
The Return of Ringo is a 1965 Italy / Spain action western romance by Duccio Tessari.
Starring Giuliano Gemma, Fernando Sancho and Lorella De Luca. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1970. Uncut for 12 rated Blu-ray in 2018. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

Once again billed as Montgomery Wood, Giuliano Gemma plays a civil war soldier who returns to his family land to find his family decimated, his property taken over by a family of Mexican bandits and his fiancee about to marry the Mexican gangster behind all this. Bent on revenge, he goes undercover disguised as a Mexican and discovers he has a daughter

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12

MPAA
Unrated

96:25s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2018 Arrow [A Pistol for Ringo + The Return of Ringo] Special Edition RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2018 Arrow [A Pistol for Ringo + The Return of Ringo] Special Edition (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
BBFC cut
category cuts
AA submitted
96:05s
=92:14s
UK: Passed AA (14) after category cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release
 v   The Return of Swamp Thing - 1989 USA action comedy horror by Jim Wynorski.


 X   The Return of Swamp Thing

Link Here
  • Return of Swamp Thing
  • A Volta do Monstro do Pântano
The Return of Swamp Thing is a 1989 USA action comedy horror by Jim Wynorski.
Starring Dick Durock, Heather Locklear and Louis Jourdan. IMDb
Initially BBFC category cuts were required for a 12 rated 1989 cinema release. The film was then released 15 uncut on VHS. By 2004 the rating was lowered to 12 uncut for DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object of affection.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 87:07s
pal: 83:38s
12

15

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 12 uncut for some moderate violence for:
  • 2017 Screenbound Pictures R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Optimum Releasing video
  • 2004 Prism Leisure Corp PLC video

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1997 Imagine Home Entertainment VHS
  • 1991 Polygram VHS titled Return of Swamp Thing
  • 1990 Medusa Communications VHS titled Return of Swamp Thing
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 2:34s
run: 84:35s
pal: 81:12s
sub: 87:09s
12UK: Passed 12 after 2:34s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1989 cinema release titled Return of Swamp Thing

Thanks to Ben. The BBFC cuts list specified the following cuts for a 12 rating adding up to 2:34s:

Reel 1:

  • Reduce to establishment only sight of mutant monsters suffering in cages, and
  • remove entirely sight of cockroach monster on operating table and its subsequent execution in electrocution chamber.

Reel 3:

  • Reduce sexual attack on blonde woman, cutting at point when bearded man starts to unbuckle his trousers and resuming on conversation between man and woman by lift.
  • Remove heavy swipe to face with baseball bat by swamp monster and subsequent blow to stomach with same bat.

Reel 4:

  • Considerably reduce fight between Egghead Man and Swamp Monster, particularly three heavy blows to stomach of Egghead Man.
  • Remove sight of Swamp Thing putting grenade in guard's trousers.
            Return of the Blind Dead - 1973 Spanish/West German zombie film by Amando De Ossorio. See Return of the Evil Dead
            Return of the Dragon - 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film by Bruce Lee. See Way of the Dragon
 v          Return of the Evil Dead - 1973 Spanish/West German zombie film by Amando De Ossorio.


 X   Return of the Evil Dead

Link Here
  • El Ataque de los muertos sin ojos
  • Attack of the Blind Dead
  • Return of the Blind Dead
Return of the Evil Dead is a 1973 Spanish/West German zombie film by Amando De Ossorio.
With Tony Kendall, Fernando Sancho and Esperanza Roy. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut for US release and further cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS. The BBFC cuts were waived for 2005 DVD. The uncut Spanish Version is available Unrated in the US

Summary Review:

Give it a Chance
Amando de Ossorio-this Portugese director was responsible for several zombie movies in the early 70's.

This is another horror picture about undead Templar Knights. Some of the ideas are laughable and the ending is weak.

Despite of these faults this film is still entertaining. The plot is interesting, the location sets are nice and there's also a little bit of blood. I loved especially the-young-girl-between-the-living-dead sequence.

Give this movie a chance.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

87:10s UK: The Spanish version was passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2005 Anchor Bay R2 DVD titled Return of the Blind Dead via UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2014 Blue Underground/E1 [Complete Blind Dead Saga] (R1) DVD at US Amazon
  • 2006 Blue Underground [Spanish + US Version] R1 DVD at US Amazon
cut
cut
MPAA
X
US: The US version is cut.

See pictorial cuts details: Spanish vs US Version from movie-censorship.com

BBFC cut
6s
1883:32s UK: The shorter US Version was further cut by the BBFC for an 18 rating for:
  • 1994 Redemption VHS

The cuts were:

  • Cuts to female nudity
  • Cut to the use of a knife in a ritual sacrifice
BBFC cut
cut
X cert submitted
86:51s
=83:23s
UK: The shorter US Version was further cut by the BBFC for an X (18) rating for:
  • 1974 cinema release
 v          Return of the Jedi - 1983 Sci-Fi action film by Richard Marquand


 X   Return of the Jedi

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Return of the Jedi is a 1983 Sci-Fi action film by Richard Marquand

Star Wars: Episode 6: Return of the Jedi
 v   The Return of the Living Dead - 1985 US comedy horror by Dan O'Bannon.


 X   The Return of the Living Dead

Link Here

The Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 US comedy horror by Dan O'Bannon.
With Clu Gulager, James Karen and Don Calfa. YouTube icon IMDb

Soundtrack variations only, otherwise uncut.

Versions

uncut
Original Soundtrack
15 cert

18

MPAA R

86:35s UK: Version with the original soundtrack passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2012 Second Sight [Original + Remixed soundtrack] Steelbook Blu-ray at UK Amazon

UK: Version with original soundtrack passed 18 uncut for:

  • 1992 Tartan VHS
  • 1985 Cinema Release

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2016 Shout! Factory Collector's Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

Fans of the film consider the original soundtrack to be the 'proper' version.

uncut
Remixed Soundtrack
1887:28s UK: Version with the re-mixed soundtrack passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2002 MGM R2 DVD
  • 1985 Vestron VHS

From IMDb. The soundtrack was re-mixed for US DVDs as follows:

  • The Damned song, Dead Beat Dance, which played to introduce the punk kids driving in Suicide's car, was removed for copyright reasons.
  • The Tar Man's voice has been re-recorded in a more guttural tone. However, the original Tar Man voice can be heard briefly during the closing credit sequence.
  • The send more cops zombie has been re-recorded with a lower voice.
  • The Tall Boys song Take a walk has been removed, now you only hear it for a few seconds with no vocals.
  • The song Burn the flames playing over Frank's suicide has also been shortened.
uncut
Workprint
There is also a workprint that features an addition 20 minutes of footage.
 v          Return of the Living Dead II - 1988 USA comedy Sci-Fi horror by Ken Wiederhorn.


 X   Return of the Living Dead II

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Return of the Living Dead II is a 1988 USA comedy Sci-Fi horror by Ken Wiederhorn.
Starring James Karen, Thom Mathews and Michael Kenworthy. IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that US DVD releases have been re-scored for copyright reasons.
 v          Return of the Living Dead III - 1993 USA / Japan Sci-Fi horror romance by Brian Yuzna.


 X   Return of the Living Dead III

Link Here

Return of the Living Dead III is a 1993 USA / Japan Sci-Fi horror romance by Brian Yuzna.
Starring Kent McCord, James T Callahan and Sarah Douglas. IMDb

Uncut and 18 rated for UK VHS and DVD. Cut for an R rating in the US but the Unrated Version is uncut.
Promotional Material
A young man uses a secret government chemical and program to reanimate his dead girlfriend, and helps her as she consumes the only thing that will nourish her-human brains.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

92:57s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2017 Lionsgate video
  • 2001 VCI R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 1994 High Flyers VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

mpaa cut
18s
MPAA R ~97:00s
=~93:00s
US: The US R Rated version is cut by 18s.

The cuts for an R rating are detailed at IMDb:

  • deleted the majority of the film's gore from the opening lab sequence,
  • heavily reduced shooting of the storekeeper,
  • removed scenes where a cop's eye is punctured with a crowbar
  • removed closeups of Julie's self-mutilation with a wire spring and a piece of glass,
  • reduction to the infamous ripped lip sequence.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

            Return of the Magnificent Seven - 1966 Spain / USA action western by Burt Kennedy. See Return of the Seven
 v          Return of the Overfiend: Episode 4


 X   Return of the Overfiend: Episode 4

Link Here

Return of the Overfiend: Episode 4

Versions

8:07s 1841:31s Japanese anime by Hideki Takayama/Gary Wicks/Barry McCormick (Kiseki Films)

Cuts as described by a BBFC examiner:

Take the 'Rape of Elektor' sequence we cut from Overfiend 4. This is a scene of sustained anal and oral rape, mutilation and much worse in which the woman is crying repeatedly for the demons to stop. When you show somebody a scene like this there is often very little argument whether we should censor it or not. There may well be an audience which is mature enough to watch this and appreciate and understand the scene in the way the filmmakers intended. But our concern is that this is presented in a very titillating manner which is not appropriate for an audience in their mid-teens. There is no sense of horror or disgust at what the woman is going through; the way it is shot and designed invites the audience to take pleasure from the scene. And scenes like this --multiple rape, gang rape, sexualised violence --are about all we ever cut from anime. If there was a scene like this in a live action film, we would probably hand it over to the police.

 v          Return of the Seven - 1966 Spain / USA action western by Burt Kennedy.


 X   Return of the Seven

Link Here
  • Return of the Magnificent Seven
  • El regreso de los siete
Return of the Seven is a 1966 Spain / USA action western by Burt Kennedy.
Starring Yul Brynner, Robert Fuller and Julián Mateos. IMDb
Uncut for an 'A' rated cinema release but cut for PG rated home video on grounds of animal cruelty. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

Chico, one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven, has set down roots in the village that they had defended in the first film. One day, the village is raided by fifty gunmen under the employ of rancher Lorca. Lorca's bandits abduct all of the village's men to be used as slave labor, leaving the women and children behind. Chris, the former leader of the Seven, is sought out by Chico's wife Petra for help, and thus assembles a new Seven to come to the village's rescue once again.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG

MPAA
Unrated

90:43s

UK: Passed A (PG) uncut for:
  • 1966 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
1:02s
PG 90:52s

submitted
91:50s
UK: Passed PG after 1:02s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 2001 MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) video titled Return of the Magnificent Seven
The BBFC commented:
  • Cuts required to cockfighting and a horse fall for 'PG', under the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937.

Distributors MGM released the cut UK DVD throughout Europe.

 v          Return of the Street Fighter - 1974 Japan action crime drama by Shigehiro Ozawa.


 X   Return of the Street Fighter

Link Here
  • Satsujin ken 2
Return of the Street Fighter is a 1974 Japan action crime drama by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Starring Shin'ichi Chiba, Claude Gagnon and Masafumi Suzuki. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut and 15 rated in the UK. Uncut and X rated in the US. There is also a heavily cut R rated version

Summary Notes

Takuma "Terry" Tsurugi returns. In this sequel, he sets out to bust up a phony charity put together by the Yakuza.

Uncut Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 82:25s
pal: 79:07s
15 cert

MPAA X

UK: A Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2023 Arrow Video The Street Fighter Trilogy (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2004 Optimum R2 DVD

US: Uncut and MPAA X Rated/Unrated for:

  • 2019 Shout! Factory [The Street Fighter Collection] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

R Rated Version

mpaa cut
cut
run: 76m
pal: 73m
MPAA R

79:07s US: There is also a heavily cut R rated version
 v          Return of the Tiger


 X   Return of the Tiger

Link Here
  • Da juan tao
Return of the Tiger

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
92:37s Return of the Tiger is a 1979 Taiwan crime action by Jimmy Shaw.
With Angela Mao, Yi Chang and Paul L. Smith. IMDb

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Summary Review: Worthy Successor

A good film with Bruce Li and Angela Mao teaming to fight a drug operation.

Lots of good Kung Fu, and an ending fight that was really spectacular.

Bruce Li is a worthy successor to Bruce Lee.

BBFC
3s
18UK: Passed 18 after 3s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 VPD VHS
BBFC
cut
X cert UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1980 cinema release
 v          Revenge - 1971 UK crime thriller by Sidney Hayers.


 X   Revenge (1971)

Link Here
  • Inn of the Frightened People
Revenge is a 1971 UK crime thriller by Sidney Hayers.
Starring Joan Collins, James Booth and Ray Barrett. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1971 cinema release.
Summary Notes

After returning home from the funeral of their youngest daughter, who was brutally raped and murdered, a family tries desperately to put the tragedy behind them. After discovering that the man suspected of the crime has been released by police due to lack of evidence, and with the help of a friend whose daughter was also killed by the suspect, a plan is hatched to "teach the guy a lesson". Unfortunately the plan is ill conceived and hastily executed with unexpected and disasterous results for all concerned.

Versions

best available
best available
cut:
run: 89:26s
pal: 85:51s
18

X cert

UK: Presumably the cut UK cinema version was passed 18 for strong violence, revenge theme and references to paedophilia for:
  • 2016 Network RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2006 DD Home Entertainment [Full Frame] video

UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1971 cinema release
 v          Revenge - 1990 USA / Mexico action crime romance by Tony Scott.


 X   Revenge (1990)

Link Here
  • Vingança
Revenge is a 1990 USA / Mexico action crime romance by Tony Scott.
Starring Kevin Costner and Anthony Quinn and Madeleine Stowe. IMDb
The Director's Cut is shortened in the name of faster pacing. The producer's Cut is longer and was selected for theatrical release/

Summary Notes

Michael "Jay" Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years. He's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez' wife Miryea. Their attraction to each other is undeniable, but Cochran is aware that Mendez is a powerful, vindictive, and very possessive man who does not tolerate betrayal.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 104m
pal: 100m
MPAA UnratedUS: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated:

The Director's Cut is a modern (2007) substantial reworking of the film by Tony Scott. It deletes a lot of material in the name of faster pacing.

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 123:31s
pal: 118:35s
18

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version/Producer's Cut was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 1990 VCI VHS
  • UK RCA/Columbia VHS
  • 1990 cinema release
 v          Revenge in the House of Usher - 1983 Spain / France horror by Jesús Franco.


 X   Revenge in the House of Usher

Link Here
  • The Hundimiento de la Casa Usher
  • Los Crímenes de Usher
Revenge in the House of Usher is a 1983 Spain / France horror by Jesús Franco.
Starring Howard Vernon, Antonio Mayans and Lina Romay. IMDb
The original Director's Cut was not well received at film festivals. Franco therefore reworked the film with new scenes. This version also flopped in Spanish cinemas. The distributors Eurocine stepped in to produce the final version that has been distributed ever since. It features new scenes and a significant rework to the narrative.
Promotional Material
Dr. Alan Harker rides to the crumbling castle of his former university professor, Dr. Eric Usher, to find the old man caught in the grip of paranoia, his mind eroded by his ongoing attempts to resurrect his comatose daughter Melissa with the blood of abducted women. As he nears inevitable death, Usher enters a twilight world that exists between life and death, where he is met by some unsavoury souls.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
1289:31s UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate horror for:
 v   The Revenge of Frankenstein - 1958 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Revenge of Frankenstein

Link Here
  • I Frankenstein
The Revenge of Frankenstein is a 1958 UK horror by Terence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews and Eunice Gayson. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release. Uncut on home video, 15 rated on VHS, but 12 rated on DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary review: Very highly regarded

Baron Frankenstein escapes from the guillotine and goes to Germany. There, he names himself Dr. Stein and plans to restart his experiments by using parts of dead bodies.

Cushing's performance as the obsessed doctor is magnificent. Francis Matthews as his impressionable assistant, and Michael Gwynn as the monster are also good. Terence Fisher shows why he's Hammer's finest director.

Hammer films have a great style that is very easily to like and it makes for fun viewing. The film is very highly regarded.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 89:46s
pal: 86:11s
12 cert

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut with all previous BBFC cuts waived for:

  • 1986 RCA/Columbia VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The running time is short compared with the original cinema submission PAL equivalent of 89:50s. Maybe it has somehow been double speeded up on PAL/NTSC conversions.

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
sub: 89:46s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1958 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 2. Removed shot of Frankenstein dropping Karl's brain from a pan into a jar of fluid
 v   The Revenge of Spartacus - 1964 Italy adventure by Michele Lupo.


 X   The Revenge of Spartacus

Link Here
  • La vendetta di Spartacus
The Revenge of Spartacus is a 1964 Italy adventure by Michele Lupo.
Starring Roger Browne, Scilla Gabel and Giacomo Rossi Stuart. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated 1965 cinema release.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
U pre 1970 submitted
101:05s
=97:02s
UK: Passed U after category cuts for:
  • 1965 cinema release
 v   The Revenge of the Blood Beast - 1966 UK / Italy horror thriller by Michael Reeves (as Mike Reeves).


 X   The Revenge of the Blood Beast

Link Here
  • The She Beast
  • Revenge of the Blood Beast
  • Il Lago di Satana
The Revenge of the Blood Beast is a 1966 UK / Italy horror thriller by Michael Reeves (as Mike Reeves).
Starring Barbara Steele, John Karlsen and Ian Ogilvy. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1966 cinema release.
Summary Notes

A young woman is driving alongside a lake. She has an accident and the car plunges into the water. Her body is then possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century witch who was killed by local villagers, and is bent on avenging herself on them.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~79:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Hopefully being an international production, an uncut version survived for US/Italian release and so can be used for this release

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
X pre 1970submitted
75:55s
UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1966 cinema release
            Revenge of the Bogeyman - 1983 US horror film by Bruce Star. See Bogeyman 2
 v          Revenge of the Bushido Blade - 1980 USA action war adventure by jay wertz


 X   Revenge of the Bushido Blade

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Revenge of the Bushido Blade is a 1980 USA action war adventure by jay wertz
Starring Cameron Mitchell, Leo Fong and Chanda Romero IMDb

A 2021 Blu-ray release is noted as an uncut version but it is no clear which previous versions have been cut.
 v          Revenge of the Living Dead Girls - 1987 France horror by Pierre B Reinhard (as Peter B Harsone).


 X   Revenge of the Living Dead Girls

Link Here
  • Revenge of the Living Dead
  • La revanche des mortes vivantes
Revenge of the Living Dead Girls is a 1987 France horror by Pierre B Reinhard (as Peter B Harsone).
Starring Cornélia Wilms, Kathryn Charly and Anthea Wyler. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as a Horror Version and an Erotic Version. The latter was heavily cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated VHS in 1995 but was passed 18 uncut for 2021 home video. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

Promoted as France's first gore film, Revenge of the Living Dead Girls (La revanche des mortes-vivantes) is a consumate shocker of horror and sex that as grown into a legend as being one of the sickest and most perverse of zombie films.

Erotic Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 82m
pal: 79m
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Erotic Version was passed 18 uncut for sexualised violence, gore, sexual violence:
  • 2021 Screenbound Pictures Ltd video

US: The Erotic Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2:51s
run: 78:47s
pal: 75:38s
sub: 78:19s
18 1980UK: The Erotic Version was passed 18 after 2:51s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1995 Redemption Films VHS

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:heavy edits to scenes of gore and sexual violence including:

  • a woman's eye being gouged with a high heeled shoe,
  • a man's penis being bitten off by a female zombie and
  • the stabbing of a woman's vagina with a sword.

Horror Version

uncut
Horror Version
run: 77:11s
pal: 74:06s
There is also a Horror Version that runs 5 minutes shorter. It misses the erotic scenes and has an alternative more serious ending.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com .

 v          Revenge of the Nerds - 1984 USA comedy by Jeff Kanew.


 X   Revenge of the Nerds

Link Here

Revenge of the Nerds is a 1984 USA comedy by Jeff Kanew.
Starring Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards and Timothy Busfield. IMDb

Uncut and 18 rated for 1984 cinema release and the follow up VHS. The film was modified for 15 rated DVD in 2003 to remove a real phone number on a For Rent sign. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

When lovable nerds Gilbert and Lewis embark on their freshman year at Adams College, little do they realize the dangers that await them. They are beset by taunting from the jocks of Alpha Beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and toss the freshmen out of the freshmen dorm. To make matters more problematic, Lewis develops a crush on pretty Betty Childs, popular sorority sister and quarterback's girlfriend. Joined by the aptly named Booger and the violin-playing Poindexter, the nerds soon realize they must form their own fraternity in self-defense. Soon the tables are turned as the nerds employ high-tech warfare against the jocks.... but can they really succeed and make a difference?

Versions

best available
modified
run: 89:38s
pal: 86:03s
15 1980UK: A re-edited version was passed 15 uncut:
  • 2005 20th Century Fox R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

Thanks to Andrew

The 2003 20th Century Fox DVD featured a re-edited print which was changed for legal reasons to remove a genuine telephone number on the For Rent sign.
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 90:02s
pal: 86:26s
18 1980

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut:
  • 1985 CBS/Fox VHS
  • 1984 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v          Revenge of the Ninja - 1983 US action film by Sam Firstenberg.


 X   Revenge of the Ninja

Link Here
  • Ninja II
Revenge of the Ninja is a 1983 US action film by Sam Firstenberg.
With Shô Kosugi, Keith Vitali and Virgil Frye. YouTube icon IMDb
The film was significantly cut by the BBFC for X rated 1983 cinema release and 18 rated 1986 VHS. The BBFC waived its cuts for 2011 DVD. In the US the R rated version is cut, but the Unrated Version is uncut.
Summary Review: Lost Classic
An influential work that may be the pinnacle of the American ninja genre.

A legendary ninja Cho Osaki (Sho Kosugi) is forced to flee Japan when all of his family bar his infant son and his Mother are mercilessly executed. Arriving in America Cho looks to establish a new life for his and his family and settle down. But when a string of mysterious murders point towards Cho his ninja identity is compromised and he discovers that he is being hunted by a deadly enemy.

There are some great stunts from Sho who in one chase scene is hanging on to the back of a van and takes a nasty tumble to the climax of the film, the great skyscraper roof-top duel with his American partner; this scene is probably responsible for a lot of fans claiming it to be the best Ninja film ever made.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

86:21s UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence after the BBFC waived their cuts for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
57s

MPAA
cut

18

MPAA R
MPAA

80:12s UK: The cut US VHS was passed 18 after a further 57s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 VCI VHS

From IMDb. The US VHS cut scenes include:

  • In the opening scene when Sho Kosugi's family is murdered, a ninja throws a star at his older son. As he falls, you see a close-up of the star stuck in his head.
  • When Sho Kosugi stabs Brayden in the stomach, blood spurts out for about a good 5-10 seconds before Sho slices his mask in half.
  • Towards the end, when Brayden (evil ninja) hears someone in the stairwell. In the cut version, all you see is Brayden open the door and throw a smoke bomb. The un-cut version has the scene followed by Brayden slicing up both men, including cutting off one of their hands.
  • The last cut scene is when Brayden comes down through the ceiling and stabs two guards in the head with mini-spears.

The BBFC added their usual cuts at the time for martial arts weaponry:

  • Among the footage removed were all shots of throwing stars and nunchakus,
  • plus additional cuts to kicks and blows
  • a deleted blowpipe scene
  • a deleted fight in the gymnasium.

From the running time it appears that the final result is similar to the cinema version as cut just by the BBFC.

BBFC cut
5:57s
X cert83:48s
=80:27s
UK: Passed X (18) after 5:57s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1983 cinema release
 v   The Revenger


 X   The Revenger

Link Here

The Revenger

Versions

uncut
uncut
1884:52s 1989 US/South Africa action adventure by Cedric Sundstrom.
With Oliver Reed, Frank Zagarino and Jeff Celentano. IMDb

Passed 18 uncut with previous cuts waived for:

  • 2004 Hollywood DVD R2 DVD
BBFC
23s
1884:28s Passed 18 after 23s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 RCA/Columbia VHS
 v   The Revengers - 1972 USA / Mexico western by Daniel Mann.


 X   The Revengers

Link Here

The Revengers is a 1972 USA / Mexico western by Daniel Mann.
Starring William Holden, Ernest Borgnine and Woody Strode. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for an AA rated 1972 cinema release. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

The life of peaceful rancher John Benedict (William Holden) is torn apart when his family is massacred by a gang of marauding outlaws and his farm is destroyed. He assembles a team of mean, lawless convicts to act as his posse as he pursues the gang responsible for the deaths of his loved ones.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA PG
MPAA
~108:00s US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
AA submitted
108:05s
UK: Passed AA (14) after category cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release
 v   The Reverend - 2011 UK horror by Neil Jones.


 X   The Reverend

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The Reverend is a 2011 UK horror by Neil Jones.
With Stuart Brennan, Tamer Hassan and Rutger Hauer. YouTube icon IMDb

Re-editted after a critical reception on the film festival circuit.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18 92:41s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for strong bloody violence and very strong language for:
  • 2012 Metrodome R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2012 Metrodome Online
  • 2012 cinema release
uncut
uncut
18 97:47s UK: An early cut was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2011 cinema release [for film festivals]
 v          Revolution


 X   Revolution

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Revolution

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

110:44s 1985 UK/Norway war drama by Hugh Hudson.
With Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland and Nastassja Kinski. IMDb

UK: The Director's Cut/Revisited Version was passed 12 uncut for:

  • 2012 BFI [Theatrical + Director's Cut] Dual Format RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD at UK Amazon

US: The Director's Cut/Revisited Version is MPAA PG-13 rated for:

The Theatrical Version was a notable flop and has been 'revisited' by the director. Hugh Hudson excised 10 minutes of footage and added a voice over by Al Pacino

uncut
Theatrical alternative
12 cert

PG cert

120:58s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2012 BFI [Theatrical + Director's Cut] Dual Format RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD at UK Amazon

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed PG uncut for:

  • 1986 Warner VHS
  • 1985 cinema release
 v   The Rhythm Section - 2020 UK action mystery thriller by Reed Morano.


 X   The Rhythm Section

Link Here
  • Rhythm section
The Rhythm Section is a 2020 UK action mystery thriller by Reed Morano.
Starring Blake Lively, Sterling K Brown and Jude Law. IMDb
Passed 15 uncut for cinema release in 2019. A month later it was resubmitted in a slighter shorter version with the same rating and advice. MPAA R rated in the US but it is not known which version was submitted.

Summary Notes

Blake Lively stars as Stephanie Patrick, an ordinary woman on a path of self-destruction after her family is tragically killed in a plane crash. When Stephanie discovers that the crash was not an accident, she enters a dark, complex world to seek revenge on those responsible and find her own redemption. Based on the novel by Mark Burnell, from director Reed Morano ("The Handmaid's Tale") and the producers of the James Bond film series, The Rhythm Section also stars Jude Law and Sterling K. Brown.

Versions

cut
re-edited
cut: 3s
run: 109:27s
pal: 105:04s
15UK: A shorter re-edited version was passed 15 for strong language, violence, brief drug misuse:
  • 2020 cinema release
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 109:30s
pal: 105:07s
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language, violence, brief drug misuse:
  • 2019 cinema release
 v          Ricco


 X   Ricco

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  • Ajuste de cuentas
  • Cauldron of Death
  • Gangland
  • Mean Machine
  • Ricco the Mean Machine
  • The Dirty Mob
  • Un tipo con una faccia strana ti cerca per ucciderti (Italy)
Ricco

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~89:00s 1973 Italy/Spain crime drama by Tulio Demicheli.
Wiht Christopher Mitchum, Barbara Bouchet and Malisa Longo. YouTube icon IMDb

The US release is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

See review from IMDb : Entertaining and schlocky

Christopher Mitchum is Ricco, a pretty boy with a blonde fringe fresh out of prison who sets out to avenge the death of his father, who was murdered 2 years ago in by his competitor in the Italian mafia underworld, Don Vito. As if that wasn't enough, slick Don Vito even stole his girl-friend.

Don Vito is a slick Italian mafia boss type with a moustache. He owns a soap factory, says stuff like don't you know by now I hate soap... and men that sweat and turns his own men into it when they fail him. If you sleep with his sultry girl-friend you get castrated in graphic detail, fed your own penis then you're thrown in a tank full of acid (that's how he turns people into soap).

Now for the sleaze. It comes in the form of the drop dead gorgeous Euro babes Barbara Bouchet and Malisa Longo. We get get close ups of Bouchet's ass and breasts while she walks, she has a striptease scene on the hood of a car, she's lucky enough to bed Ricco and is her all around cute self. Longo in the role of Don Vito's girlfriend spends most of the movie scantily clad and seduces Don Vito's underling in a very sexy scene.

The first half of the movie is so delightfully cheesy that I kept wondering where's Joe Bob Briggs when you need him. The second one is more gritty and sadistic with a graphic castration scene and lots of gunplay. The sleaze has a steady presence throughout and so does the silly dialogue.

Ricco is by no means a profound crime drama but it's entertaining and schlocky enough to warrant a viewing or two. Fans of 70's Italian crime b-movies will lap it up and ask for more.

BBFC
cut
X cert Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1974 cinema release

The BBFC noted the submitted running time as 93:03s = 89:20s PAL

 v          Richie Rich's Christmas Wish


 X   Richie Rich's Christmas Wish

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  • Richie Rich: A Christmas Story
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish

Versions

4s U cert84:20s 1998 US children's video
 v          Ricochet - 1991 US action film by Russell Mulcahy.


 X   Ricochet

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Ricochet is a 1991 US action film by Russell Mulcahy.
With Denzel Washington, John Lithgow and Ice-T. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS, but less cut on DVD. Uncut in the US

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA R 103:00s
=~98:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
  • 2005 HBO Studios R1 DVD
BBFC cut
4s
18 97:45s UK: Passed 18 after 4s of BBFC cuts with the butterfly knife cuts waived for:
  • 2007 Optimum R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • Compulsory cut required to shot of magazine cover showing indecent images of children
BBFC cut
5s
18 97:50s UK: Passed 18 after 5s off BBFC cuts for:
  • 2004 Cinema Club R2 DVD
  • 1992 First Independent VHS
  • 1992 cinema release

The cuts were:

  • Deleted shot of magazine cover showing indecent images of children
  • Two shots were cut from the finale of this violent action thriller, in order to remove the presence of the "dreaded" butterfly knife. The cut occurs during the tower fight between Denzel Washington and John Lithgow. The missing shots are as follows - Washington punching Lithgow in the face; and Lithgow pulling out the weapon from his shoe and briefly twirling it.
 v          Riddick - 2013 USA/UK action Sci-Fi thriller by David Twohy.


 X   Riddick

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Riddick is a 2013 USA/UK action Sci-Fi thriller by David Twohy.
With Vin Diesel, Karl Urban and Katee Sackhoff. YouTube icon IMDb

Exists in a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut
Promotional Material

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, RIDDICK (Vin Diesel) fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance...

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
15121:33s UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence and strong language for:
  • 2014 Entertainment One [Theatrical + Extended ] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 13th January 2014

See article from collider.com . Director David Twohy explained that the extra material in the director's cut adds details to advance the background of the mythology on Riddick's planet.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com : The longer version does make the film somewhat more structured and round.

uncut
Theatrical
Version
15

MPAA R

113:45s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence and strong language for:
  • 2014 Entertainment One [Theatrical + Extended ] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 13th January 2014
  • 2014 Entertainment One R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 13th January 2014

US: Rated R For strong violence, language and some sexual content/nudity.

 v          Ride the High Country - 1962 USA western by Sam Peckinpah.


 X   Ride the High Country

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  • Guns in the Afternoon
Ride the High Country is a 1962 USA western by Sam Peckinpah.
Starring Joel McCrea, Randolph Scott and Mariette Hartley. IMDb
BBFC cuts were required for an A rated 1962 cinema release. Uncut and PG rated for 1996 VHS. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

Aging ex-marshal Steve Judd is hired by a bank to transport a gold shipment through dangerous territory. He hires an old partner, Gil Westrum, and his young protege Heck to assist him. Steve doesn't know, however, that Gil and Heck plan to steal the gold, with or without Steve's help. On the trail, the three get involved in a young woman's desire to escape first from her father, then from her fiance and his dangerously psychotic brothers.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG

MPAA
Unrated

90:03s

UK: Passed PG uncut for:
  • 1996 Warner Home VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
category cuts
A pre 1970 submitted
93:40s
=89:55s
UK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release titled Guns in the Afternoon
 v          Rider on the Rain - 1970 France / Italy crime mystery thriller by René Clément.


 X   Rider on the Rain

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  • Rider in the Rain - Le Passager De La Pluie
  • Le passager de la pluie
Rider on the Rain is a 1970 France / Italy crime mystery thriller by René Clément.
Starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland and Marlène Jobert. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1970. Home video releases in French and English language versions have all been 18 uncut. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.

Summary Notes

A beautiful young woman in the South of France is raped by a mysterious masked assailant. She shoots him dead soon afterwards and dumps his corpse in the sea. Soon an American investigator turns up who seems to know what she has done.

French Language Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 117:40s
pal: 112:58s

18

MPAA PG-13

UK: The French Language Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sexual violence:
  • 2009 Optimum [French + English] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2006 Orbit Media video
US: The French Language Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
  • 2019 KL Studio Classics [French + English versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 9th April 2019
BBFC cut
BBFC category cuts
cut:
sub: 117:07s
sub: 112:26s
AAUK: The French Language Version was passed AA (14) after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1970 cinema release

English Language Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 113:53s
pal: 109:20s
18

MPAA PG-13

UK: The English Language Version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2009 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 1988 Embassy VHS

The shorter running time is down to the quicker delivery of lines rather than anything being cut .

 v          Riders of Destiny


 X   Riders of Destiny

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Riders of Destiny

Versions

4s U cert54:48s 1933 US western by Robert N Bradbury

This John Wayne film was re-released in 2004 by Delta Music. The video had increased running time but suffered BBFC cuts with the following statement: Compulsory cut required to sight of horse being ridden off cliff .

The same scene was cut from the Classic video release of 2005 (5s) and the WHE International Release of 2006 (4s)

U cert49:17s The Cinema release and video versions from 1986 to the Cinema Club release of 2003 were all uncut
 v   The Rifleman - 2019 Latvia war historical drama by Dzintars Dreibergs.


 X   The Rifleman

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  • Blizzard of Souls
The Rifleman is a 2019 Latvia war historical drama by Dzintars Dreibergs.
Starring Oto Brantevics, Raimonds Celms and Martins Vilsons. IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an extended Director's Cut. Both were 15 rated by the BBFC.

Summary Notes

The love story of the sixteen-year-old Arturs gets interrupted by the First World War. After losing his mother and his home, he finds some consolation in joining the army, because this is the first time the Russian Empire permits national battalions. However, war is nothing like Arturs imagined - no glory, no fairness. It is brutal and painful. Arturs is now completely alone as the war takes the lives of his father and brother. Also, no progress is made in the promised quick resolution of the war and timely return home. Within the notion that only he alone cares about returning home and that his homeland is just a playground for other nations, Arturs finds strength for the final battle and eventually returns home to start everything from scratch, just like his newly born country.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
run: 123:06s
pal: 118:11s
15UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, injury detail:
  • 2020 cinema release
BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 108:37s
pal: 104:16s
15UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, injury detail:
  • 2020 Parkland Pictures R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2020 Parkland Pictures VoD
  • 2020 cinema release
 v          Righting Wrongs - 1986 Hong Kong action comedy by Corey Yuen


 X   Righting Wrongs

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  • Above the Law
  • Zhi fa xian feng
Righting Wrongs is a 1986 Hong Kong action comedy by Corey Yuen
Starring Biao Yuen, Cynthia Rothrock and Melvin Wong BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The film exists in 4 versions. The original Hong Kong cut, Righting Wrongs, an English language version called Above the Law. A Singapore cut and an Integral version including all existing material. There are 4 alternative endings. The BBFC cut the English language version for 18 rated VHS but the 2022 Bu-ray release is uncut.

Summary Notes

Yuen Biao plays Jason Chan a lawyer, angry at the way the law seems to protect the bad guys, he decides to take the law into his own hands when a key witness and his entire family are murdered. but Cindy Si is soon on his case and it all spirals into a situation only a few will s...

Versions

BBFC uncut
Integral Version
UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2022 88 Films Collector's Edition [English + Hong Kong + Singapore + Integral versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

See variant endings details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut
Singapore Version
run: 100m
pal: 96m
Singapore flag
SIngapore

MPAA Unrated

UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2022 88 Films Collector's Edition [English + Hong Kong + Singapore + Integral versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2022 Vinegar Syndrome [English + Hong Kong + Singapore Versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad

BBFC uncut
Hong Kong Version
run: 95:39s
pal: 91:49s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2022 88 Films Collector's Edition [English + Hong Kong + Singapore + Integral versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
UK: The Hong Kong Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, injury detail:
  • 2022 88 Films Limited video titled Righting Wrongs
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2022 Vinegar Syndrome [English + Hong Kong + Singapore Versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad

English Version

BBFC uncut
English Version
MPAA Unrated UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2022 88 Films Collector's Edition [English + Hong Kong + Singapore + Integral versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2022 Vinegar Syndrome [English + Hong Kong + Singapore Versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad
BBFC cutEnglish Version
cut:
run: 90:38s
pal: 87:00s
18 1980UK: English Language Version was passed 18 after BBFC cuts:
  • 1994 Polygram Video VHS titled Above the Law
  • 1990 Video Programme Dists VHS titled Above the Law

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • A few seconds cut from the fight between Yuen Biao and Peter Cunningham in which Biao is hit onto a table and throws a plant.
  • The second is an 11 seconds cut in the fight's end to remove two face kicks and a kick to the throat, of which remains a slow motion kick to the face.
 v          Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky - 1991 Hong Kong / Japan action comedy horror by Ngai Choi Lam (as Simon Nam).


 X   Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky

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Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky is a 1991 Hong Kong / Japan action comedy horror by Ngai Choi Lam (as Simon Nam).
Starring Siu-Wong Fan and Mei Sheng Fan and Ka-Kui Ho. IMDb

Released uncut on DVD in 2002 with a BBFC 18 rating. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
 v   The Ring!


 X   The Ring!

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The Ring!

Versions

56s 1858:38s 1996 release by Mike Ellison
 v          Ring of Fire


 X   Ring of Fire

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Ring of Fire

Versions

19s 1892:44s 1991 US action film by Richard W. Munchkin & Rick Jacobson

The BBFC cut 19s from the 1991 VPD video and 2001 Prism DVD

  • Head butts deleted in a ring fight
  • Nunchukas deleted from street fight

The uncut region 0 DVD is available via US Amazon
The uncut region 0 DVD is available via UK Amazon

See review from IMDb : Mindless action

Despite the fact that this is just yet another mindless kung-fu action movie, isn't that part of the culture of the late 80s early 90s? It is a snapshot of American culture and dreams in that time era. The movie centers around two kick boxing gangs, what more do you want? Cheesy plot outline, mindless action that makes you wish you could fight like that, and a predictable ending with a cool training sequence. All of the ingredients that made us love movies like Rocky .

I think movie goers should lighten up and enjoy these kind of films more. Even though they aren't through provoking, not every movie can be, it still entertains you if you have a light heart going in.

 v          Ring of Spies - 1964 UK drama by Robert Tronson.


 X   Ring of Spies

Link Here
  • Ring of Treason
Ring of Spies is a 1964 UK drama by Robert Tronson.
Starring Bernard Lee, William Sylvester and Margaret Tyzack. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. Probably the same version released on 2014 DVD.
Promotional Material

There have always been spies men and women who have pried for patriotism, for religion, for love... or for money. This intriguing drama is based on the true story of the Portland spy ring an unlikely Soviet operation active in southern England from the late 1950s until January 1961 when the core members were arrested. Directed by TV drama veteran Robert Tronson, Ring of Spies stars Bernard Lee (best known as Ian Fleming s M ) William Sylvester, Thorley Walters and BAFTA winners Margaret Tyzack and David Kossoff. It is presented here in a brand-new digital transfer.

An antiquarian bookseller and his wife; a disgruntled, hard-drinking naval clerk and the lonely secretary he recruits; a polished Soviet agent who assumes the identity of a dead Canadian citizen: the players in a familiar Cold War story of hidden cameras, dead-letter drops and a long-range radio calling Moscow Central. A duel between Soviet intelligence and British counter-espionage, and a trade in deadly secrets directed from a bungalow in suburban Ruislip, hidden for years from unsuspecting neighbours and British spycatchers...

Versions

BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut:
run: 90:16s
pal: 86:39s
PG

A Cert

UK: Presumably the UK cinema version was passed PG for mild bad language without further BBFC cuts for: UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release
 v   The Ring Two - 2005 USA horror mystery by Hideo Nakata.


 X   The Ring Two

Link Here
  • Samara
  • The Ring 2
  • Samara: Ring 2
The Ring Two is a 2005 USA horror mystery by Hideo Nakata.
Starring Naomi Watts, David Dorfman and Sissy Spacek. IMDb
The Theatrical Version was cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. This version was released in the UK for cinema and DVD with a 15 rating. There is also a US uncut MPAA Unrated version.
Summary Notes

A high school student named Jake tries to make his girlfriend Emily watch a cursed tape. But then Jake finds out that Emily covered her eyes and didn't watch the tape, and then Jake is killed by Samara Morgan (from the first The Ring movie). Rachel Keller learns of Jake's death and finds his twisted body in the back of an ambulance. Rachel then realizes she once again has to save her son Aidan from Samara the evil ghost child.

Versions

uncut
Unrated Version
MPAA
Unrated
127:54s
=122:47s
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut

15 cert

MPAA PG-13

104:52s UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 for strong supernatural horror and threat without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2005 Universal video
  • 2005 cinema release

US: The Theatrical Version was cut for a US PG-13 and for timing reasons

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Rings of Fear - 1978 Italy/West Germany/Spain mystery thriller by Alberto Negrin.


 X   Rings of Fear

Link Here
  • Red Rings of Fear
  • Virgin Terror
  • Trauma
  • Enigma Rosso
Rings of Fear is a 1978 Italy/West Germany/Spain mystery thriller by Alberto Negrin.
With Fabio Testi, Christine Kaufmann and Ivan Desny. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS. The pre-cert video was uncut though. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US
Summary Notes

A detective investigating the murder of a teenage girl begins to focus his suspicions on the three girlfriends of the victim, who call themselves "The Inseparables."

This rather obscure giallo is relatively tame in terms of gore, but still retains a sense of creepiness. Add some high-grade nudity from some VERY beautiful actresses, a bizarre method of interrogation (choking the suspect while on a wild roller-coaster ride!), and a perfectly functional Fabio Testi performance in the lead and you have an uneven but creepy giallo.

Versions

uncut
uncut
pre-cert VHS

MPAA
Unrated

81:07s UK: Released uncut for pre-cert video:
  • 1983 Video Shack VHS titled Rings of Fear
  • 1983 VFP VHS titled Rings of Fear

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
14s
18 79:07s UK: Passed 18 after 14s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1987 Drumfire VHS titled Virgin Terror
BBFC cut
cut
X cert 83:47s
=80:26s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1979 cinema release titled Red Rings of Fear
 v          Riot


 X   Riot

Link Here

Riot

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
MPAA
R Rated
~96:00s 1969 US prison drama by Buzz Kulik.
With Jim Brown, Gene Hackman and Mike Kellin. IMDb

The US release is uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

Review from US Amazon : Fine Escape Film

Riot is a good action film about Jim Brown and Gene Hackman staging a riot in prison in order to allow a distraction so they can escape through underground tunnels.

Brown and Hackman are great in this and the suspense of the last 30 minutes is killer! I rank this one up there with Escape From Alcatraz . A must see for all fans of escapism movies.

cut X certPassed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1969 cinema release

The submitted running time was noted as 96:31s

 v          Riptide


 X   Riptide

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Riptide

Versions

8:15s 1851:04s 1996 release by John Travis
 v          Rise


 X   Rise

Link Here
  • Rise: Blood Hunter
Rise

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

116:50s 2007 US/New Zealand horror by Sebastian Gutierrez.
With Lucy Liu, Michael Chiklis and Carla Gugino. IMDb

The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:

The US releases is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

There is also significantly shortened US R Rated Version. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

 v   The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer - 1970 UK comedy by Kevin Billington.


 X   The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

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  • A gátlástalanság lovagja
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer is a 1970 UK comedy by Kevin Billington.
Starring Ann Beach, Desmond Walter-Ellis and Peter Cook. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1970. Uncut and 15 rated for DVD in 2007. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics, and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA R

98:01s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for sexualised nudity and strong sex references with previous BBFC cuts waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
AA submitted
102:01s
=97:56s
UK: Passed AA (14) after category cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release
 v          Rise of the Footsoldier - 2007 UK crime action biography drama by Julian Gilbey.


 X   Rise of the Footsoldier

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Rise of the Footsoldier is a 2007 UK crime action biography drama by Julian Gilbey.
With Ricci Harnett, Terry Stone and Craig Fairbrass. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon IMDb

Uncut by film censors. Exists as an Original Version and an Extreme Extended Version.
Summary Notes

Rise of the Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties. It is three decades of his life following him from football hooliganism, through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer, his involvement in the criminal aspects of the early rave scene and subsequently to his rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
run: 134:49s
pal: 129:25s
18

18

UK: The Extreme Extended Version was passed 18 uncut for very strong language, bloody violence, injury detail, drug misuse, sex:
  • 2023 Signature Entertainment video titled Rise Of The Footsoldier: Extreme Edition
  • 2023 cinema release

UK: The Extreme Extended Version was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, sex, hard drug use & very strong language for:

  • 2012 Studio Canal Limited Edition Steelbook RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon

See Pictorial Version Details from movie-censorship.com . 15 minutes of additional material includes some violent scenes. The Extended Version makes an already good film better.

uncut
Original Version
run: 118:52s
pal: 114:07s
18UK: The Original Version was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, sex, hard drug use & very strong language for:
  • 2007 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2007 cinema release
 v   The Rise of the Phoenixes - China historical TV series


 X   The Rise of the Phoenixes

Link Here
  • Tian sheng chang ge
The Rise of the Phoenixes is a China historical TV series
Starring Kun Chen, Hong Yuan and Ni Ni. IMDb
The BBFC Annual report covering 2018 says that the VoD release had cuts for a horse being tripped and made to fall on its neck, but these cuts are not recorded in the BBFC database.

 v          Rising Damp - 1980 UK comedy by Joseph McGrath (as Joe McGrath).


 X   Rising Damp

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Rising Damp is a 1980 UK comedy by Joseph McGrath (as Joe McGrath).
Starring Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour and Don Warrington. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an A rated 1979 cinema release. The same version was later released with a PG rating on VHS and DVD.
Summary Notes

Stingy English landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers Cooper, an arts student, and Philip, an African jock, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, miss Jones, now flirts with both boys rather then the old goat, despite his pitiful attempts to be generous. Crossed by her still overprotective dad, she actually prefers an affair with slick veteran Seymour, who is really only interested in her money.

Versions

BBFC cut
category
cuts

best available
best
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94:23s UK: The cut cinema version was passed PG without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 ITV R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2000 Carlton R2 DVD
  • 1986 Channel 5 VHS

UK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:

  • 1979 cinema release
 v          Rising Damp: Stand Up and Be Counted - episode of a 1975 UK TV comedy by Ronnie Baxter.


 X   Rising Damp: Stand Up and Be Counted

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Rising Damp: Stand Up and Be Counted is a episode of a 1975 UK TV comedy by Ronnie Baxter.
With Leonard Rossiter, Richard Beckinsale and Frances de la Tour. YouTube icon IMDb

Summary Notes

It's election time and true blue Rigsby will be voting Conservative whilst the boys are flying the flag for Labour. Ruth is a floating voter. All three candidates visit the house, Rigsby antagonizing the Labour man by suggesting that he is a homosexual with a Filipino house-boy whilst Ruth scares off the Liberal hopeful by making advances at him. Finally the Conservative candidate comes in and, after his dog has fouled the carpet, he tells Rigsby he plans to knock his house down.

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PG cert24:19s UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG uncut for mild sex references for:

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This episode was first broadcast on 17th January 1975. It featured a dishonest Labour Party political candidate called Pendry. Labour MP Tom Pendry successfully sued Yorkshire TV for libel and the original broadcast taped was apparently wiped. The episode survives as a NTSC-format tape returned from Canada. For repeat showings and DVD release, Pendry's name on election banners has been electronically blurred out and the credits remade to rename the character as Labour Candidate .

 v   The Rite of Spring - 1995 UK horror by Michael J. Murphy


 X   The Rite of Spring

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The Rite of Spring is a 1995 UK horror by Michael J. Murphy
Starring James Reynard, Timur Kocak and Lisa Fornara IMDb

Exists in 2 versions. See 2022 Powerhouse Films Magic, Myth & Mutation Limited Edition R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

Summary Notes

A young woman with powerful psychic abilities sets in motion prophecies that could signal the end of man.

     The Rites of Frankenstein - 1972 Spain/France horror by Jesus Franco See The Curse of Frankenstein
 v          Rituals - 1977 Canada / USA adventure thriller by Peter Carter.


 X   Rituals

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  • The Creeper
Rituals is a 1977 Canada / USA adventure thriller by Peter Carter.
Starring Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane and Robin Gammell. IMDb

Uncut and MPAA R rated for theatrical release but also released in a cut TV version.

Summary Notes

Five doctors go on vacation deep in the Canadian wilderness. After all but one pair of the party's shoes disappear, the remaining shoed camper decides to hike out and go look for help. Soon after he leaves, however, his four companions realizes that something is very wrong when someone leaves a decapitated deer head just outside their camp. Even though they still don't have their shoes, they decide to follow their friend's trail out of the woods, but their path is blocked by someone who doesn't want to see them leave the forest alive.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 99m
pal: 95m
MPAA R

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
TV
TV Version
cut:
run: 89m
pal: 85m
MPAA UnratedUS: A cut TV version was released for:
  • Mill Creek Drive-In Movie Classics 50 Movie Collection R1 DVD titled The Creeper
  • Embassy VHS

From IMDb. The TV version removes strong language and most of the violence

 v   The River - 1984 USA drama by Mark Rydell.


 X   The River

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The River is a 1984 USA drama by Mark Rydell.
Starring Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek and Shane Bailey. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated 1985 cinema release. Uncut and 15 rated on home video. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Farming family battles severe storms, a bank threatening to reposses their farm, and other hard times in a battle to save and hold on to their farm.

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BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG-13

118:35s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for infrequent strong language, moderate violence for:
  • 2017 Media Sales UK RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2001 Columbia/Tri-Star Home video
  • 1985 CIC VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
10s
PG 123:41s
=118:44s

UK: Passed PG after 10s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1985 cinema release

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