The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 USA/New Zealand adventure
fantasy by Peter Jackson. With Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage.
There is a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version Versions
Extended Version
run: | 182:14s | pal: | 174:57s |
| | UK: The Extended Version was
passed 12 uncut for:
- 2013 Warner Home Video [3D + 2D] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on
11th November 2013
- 2013 Warner Home Video R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 11th November 2013
US: The Extended Version has now been rated PG-13 For extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, frightening images and fleeting nudity. Note that the 'fleeting nudity' is new for the extended version. US: Uncut and MPAA
PG rated for:
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com. Ultimately, the
Extended Version longer by 12:54s is mostly intended for fans who just cannot get enough of Tolkien's universe. | Theatrical Version
run: | 169:00s | pal: | 162:14s |
| | UK: The Theatrical Version was
passed 12 for moderate violence for:
US: The Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence and frightening images for:
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a 2012 USA/New Zealand adventure
fantasy by Peter Jackson. With Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage.
There is a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version Summary Notes The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their
homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Versions
Extended Version
run: | 186:40s | pal: | 179:12s |
| | UK: The Extended Version was passed 12
uncut for moderate violence, threat for:
- 2014 Warner [2D + 3D Extended Version] Bookend Edition R0 Blu-ray at UK
Amazon
- 2014 Warner [2D + 3D Extended Version] Steelbook R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2014 Warner [2D + 3D Extended Version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2014 Warner [Extended Version] R1 DVD at UK Amazon
Thanks to Jon. Note that although the main feature is 12 rated, the UK home video releases are 15 rated due to one of the disk extras being 15 rated. US: Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening
images.
- 2020 WarnerBrothers Hobbit Trilogy [Theatrical + Extended Versions] R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon
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Director Peter Jackson has confirmed the inevitable news about an extended version: And there's also The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Cut, which we're in the process of finishing, with over 25 mins of new
scenes, all scored with original music composed by Howard Shore.
See pictorial version details from
movie-censorship.com . The Extended Version adds about 25 minutes of extra material that adds worthwhile character development and makes for a better (but very long) movie.
| Theatrical Version
run: | 161:03s | pal: | 154:36s |
| | UK: The Theatrical Version was
passed 12 uncut for moderate violence and threat for:
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is a 2014 New Zealand /
USA fantasy adventure by Peter Jackson. Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage.
Cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. The same cut version was rated
12A/12 for UK release. The cuts were restored in the subsequent R rated Extended Version which rated 15 for UK release. Summary Notes Bilbo and Company are forced to be engaged in a war against an
array of combatants and keeping the terrifying Smaug from acquiring a kingdom of treasure. and obliterating all of Middle-Earth.
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Extended Version
run: | 163:48s | pal: | 157:15s |
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| UK: The Extended Version [2D & 3D] was passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
US: The Extended version is uncut and MPAA R rated for some violence for:
Australia: Passed MA15+ (15A in UK terms) for strong fantasy violence. For comparison the Theatrical Version was passed M (PG-15 in US terms) for fantasy violence. See
article from cinemablend.com : Much of the additional footage
is battle-related. This includes dwarves charging into battles against orcs, wargs, and various other kinds of monsters with all kinds of weapons, including a ram-driven sled featuring scythe-covered wheels and a crank-operated arrow launcher. As enemies
are taken down, small splashes of black blood occasionally appear, and I'll admit that some of the deaths do rank on the gnarly scale, but the idea that it actually crosses any kind of line from PG-13 to R is entirely ridiculous.
See
pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com |
Theatrical Version cut
cut: | | run: | 144:15s | pal: | 138:29s |
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| UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 12/12A uncut for moderate threat, frequent violence for:
- 2015 Warner Video
- 2014 cinema release
US: Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images. See
article from thedailybeast.com
. Peter Jackson spoke about the cuts for PG-13 and about the follow up Extended Version: I will tell you what, you wait for the extended cut of this film. There are a few Orc killings that we actually got knocked back.
Because when we submitted this to the MPAA we got an R. So what you're seeing is the result of heavy editing to even just get the PG-13. But there will be a little bit of Orc killing to be seen in the extended cut.
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Hobbs & Shaw is a 2019 USA action adventure by David Leitch. See
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
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Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me is a 1992 USA comedy by Joel Hershman. Starring Max Parrish, Adrienne Shelly and Sean Young.
Exists in an R rated and an Unrated Version. Summary
Notes Eli is a burglar who is caught in the act by Twinkle, an heiress who coerces him into a sexual relationship. Their violent break-up makes him a fugitive in search of a new identity. He lands in a trashy trailer
park where he touches the lives of several dysfunctional residents.
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uncut | | 95:00s ~94:00s |
UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
Seems likely to be the Unrated version but this is unconfirmed | |
| 92:43s
| UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
- 1996 Arthouse Productions VHS
- 1995 High Fliers Video Distribution [adb ARTHOUSE] VHS
- 1995 cinema release
These seem to be the R rated version but this is uncomfrimed |
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- After the Hole
- Secluded Empty Space
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pre-cut | | 98:04s | 2001 UK thriller by Nick Hamm
From imdb The film was cut by the distributor to qualify for a "15" rating in the UK. The cuts include the re-dubbing of the word 'cunt'. Ironically, the 'deleted
scenes' section on the UK DVD release is rated '18', therefore earning the DVD an '18' overall, even though the film is only a '15'. The same version of the film was released worldwide, so an uncut version/director's cut DVD sadly isn't available
anywhere. It has been suggested that the Dutch release is uncut. |
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Holiday is a 2018 Denmark / Netherlands / Sweden crime drama by Isabella Eklöf. See Hardcore 18s List:
Holiday
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Holiday on the Buses is a 1973 UK comedy by Bryan Izzard. Starring Reg Varney, Stephen Lewis and Doris Hare.
Passed A after BBFC cuts for 1973 cinema release. Uncut and PG rated on on VHS and DVD. Summary Notes Sacked by the bus company Stan and Jack get jobs as drivers ferrying punters
to and from a holiday camp and arrange for the rest of the family to come and stay. Blakey is there as the chief security guard and manages to get caught in accidental compromising situations with the camp's nurse. The Butlers head for one disaster after
another as Jack and Stan, still chasing women half their age, take two girls for a bus trip on the sands only for the bus to sink in as the tide approaches. Olive gets into bed with someone else's husband when she makes it back to the wrong chalet in the
dark and 'little' Arthur sprays the chalet with ink, requiring a re-painting job. The holiday over Arthur's sidecar combination manages to come apart on the way out as it did on the way in.
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- Hollow Man - Unsichtbare Gefahr
Hollow Man is a 2000 US/Germany Sci-Fi by Paul Verhoeven. With Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue and Josh Brolin
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rated theatrical version. Later released uncut
as an MPAA Unrated Director's Cut. Both versions were passed 18 by the BBFC without further cuts. Promotional Material In Hollow Man, a team of scientists led by the ambitious Dr. Sebastian Caine
(Kevin Bacon) have developed a groundbreaking serum for invisibility. Desperate to take their research to the next level, Caine volunteers himself as a test subject with horrifying results... Director's Cut
Director's Cut
run: | 119:07s | pal: | 114:21s |
| | UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut
for:
- 2019 88 Films [Hollow Man Theatrical Version + Director's Cut + Hollow Man 2] R0 Blu-ray at
UK Amazon
- 2019 88 Films [Hollow Man Theatrical Version + Director's Cut + Hollow Man 2] R0 DVD
at UK Amazon
- 2007 Sony R0 Blu-ray
at UK Amazon
- 2007 Sony R2 DVD
at UK Amazon
US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Director's
Cut mostly reintegrates scenes into the movie that were already available as deleted scenes on the first DVD release. There is extra character development (which slows the film down), more blood and an extended rape scene. |
Theatrical Version
cut
cut: | | run: | 112:22s | pal: | 107:52s |
| | UK: The cut Theatrical Version was previously
passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
- 12000 Columbia/TriStar DVD
- 2000 Columbia/TriStar VHS
- 2000 cinema release and 2000
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Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is a 1988 USA comedy horror by Fred Olen Ray. Starring Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley and Jay Richardson.
Heavily cut by the BBFC, including the word 'chainsaw' in the title for
1988 18 rated VHS. Uncut on 18 rated DVD since 2000. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes Jack Chandler is a private eye tracking down Samantha the runaway. In his travels, he comes across
a gang of chainsaw wielding prostitutes that like to carve people up for their cult.
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uncut |
Unrated | 74:48s =71:48s | UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
| 1:06s | |
70:24s | UK: Passed 18 after 1:06s of BBFC cuts for:
- 1988 Colourbox VHS titled Hollywood Hookers
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :
- Cut scene showing Mercedes attacking Bo on the bed with a chainsaw. The scene doesn't actually show the chainsaw cutting anything but it does show Mercedes being splattered by blood and body parts.
- Mercedes attacking a guy in the bath with a
chainsaw whilst the sect leader watches through the window is reduced to a whir of the saw and a couple of spatterings of blood.
- Cuts to a woman carving into a man's chest with a knife
- Cuts to the sect leader's off screen attack with a
chainsaw to his gut
- Cuts to Samantha's chainsaw attack on mercedes
- The distributor was also forced to remove the word 'chainsaw' from the title.
Colourbox apologized on the video cover at the amount of footage they were forced to cut. |
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1:03s | | 99:42s | 1987 US police film by Amir Shervan. With James Mitchum, Cameron Mitchell and David Goss.
The BBFC cut 1:03s for the 1999 VPD VHS The uncut region 0 DVD is available at US
Amazon |
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The Savage Intruder |
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| 1987 West Germany/US comedy horror by
Roland Emmerich See Ghost Chase
| Holmes & Watson is a 2018 USA crime comedy mystery by Etan Cohen. 2 version were submitted to the
BBFC both with the same outcome and running time so presumably little has changed{
- Regular Version Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex references, drug references, infrequent strong language ( 86:10s )
- Re-edited Version passed 12 uncut for moderate sex references, drug references, infrequent strong language ( 86:10s )
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uncut European Version |
Unrated | 101:50s | Holocaust 2000 is a 2000 Italy/UK horror by Alberto De Martino With Kirk
Douglas, Simon Ward and Agostina Belli.
UK: The European Version was passed X (18) uncut for:
US: The release titled Rain of Fire features the European Version and is MPAA Unrated for:
| alternative ending US Version | R
Rated | ~96:00s | US R Rated release titled Holocaust 2000 features a shorter ending with a more definite and heroic conclusion. This seems tailored to please the
US audience. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com |
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The Holy Mountain is a 1973 Mexico/US fantasy adventure by Alejandro Jodorowsky. With Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas and Zamira Saunders.
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1974. Uncut and 18
rated on home video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Surrealist vignettes Mystical themes unfold through a series of surrealist vignettes rife with religion symbolism, sardonic
satire and distancing cinematic shock tactics. it's not going to be a film for everyone, but those already turned on to Jodorowsky's ideas will no doubt take away a great deal from the film's central message, and from the
dizzying kaleidoscope of visual ideas, interpretations and sight gags that explode from the screen in a veritable barrage of colour and movement.
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uncut
run: | 113:19s | pal: | 108:47s |
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UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:
- 2020 Arrow [Alejandro Jodorowsky Collection] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
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2019 cinema release
- 2019 Eureka Entertainment RB Blu-ray
at UK Amazon
- 2007 Tartan R2 DVD
via UK Amazon
- 1999 Visual VHS
The BBFC noted that previous optical fogging had been removed [from the castration scene) US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:
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sub: | 114:21s |
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2s | | 88:04s | 1990 Hong Kong film by Wu Wong Yam A shot
of blood trickling over naked breasts has been removed from the TVB UK video of 1992 and presumably the 1995 video from Eastern Heroes |
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Home from the Hill is a 1960 USA romance by Vincente Minnelli. Starring Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker and George Peppard.
BBFC cuts were required for a 1960 'A' rated cinema release. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes Captain Wade Hunnicutt is the wealthiest and most powerful citizen in
his Texan town; he is also a notorious womanizer, which has turned his wife Hannah against him. She has brought up their son Theron to be dependent upon her; but as he reaches adulthood, Hunnicutt insists on taking over his upbringing, initiating him in
hunting and other masculine pursuits, under the watchful eye of Rafe, Hunnicutt's loyal employee. But Theron's new lifestyle leads him into a love-affair with a local girl, and thence to his learning things about his parents that were previously hidden
from him.
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uncut | |
~150:00s | US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
| category cuts |
| submitted 149:49s =143:49s
| UK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
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Home Sweet Home is a 1981 USA horror by Nettie Peña. Starring Jake Steinfeld, Vinessa Shaw and Peter De Paula.
Uncut by film censors but seized by police during the video nasties panic. Summary Notes An escaped mental patient steals a station wagon and makes his way to the Bradleys'
Thanksgiving celebration, where he plans to make them a little less thankful...
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uncut | |
83:00s | UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
VoD:
| banned | |
83:01s | UK: released on pre-cert video for:
The video was seized subject to an Obscene Publications Act Section 3 Seizure Order. This is a legal gambit whereby victims admitted that the videos were 'obscene', and
therefore subject to seizure, in return for that being the end of the matter and so avoiding an obscenity trial with the possibility of jail time. |
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Homicidal is a 1961 USA horror mystery thriller by William Castle. Starring Joan Marshall, Glenn Corbett and Patricia Breslin.
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1961 cinema release. Uncut and 12 rated on VHS
and DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes The story centers around a murderous scheme to collect a rich inheritance. The object of murder is Miriam Webster, who is to share in the
inheritance with her half brother Warren, who lives with his childhood guardian Helga in the mansion where Warren and Mariam grew up. Confined to a wheelchair after recently suffering a stroke, Helga is cared for by her nurse Emily, a strange young woman
who has formed a close bond with Warren.
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3s | | 65:25s | 2009 educational drama by Jason Oldham
The 2010 Surrey Community Action DVD was cut by 3s. A compulsory cut was required to sight of suicide technique |
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uncut | PG-13
| ~111:00s =~106:00s | Honey 2 is a 2011 US musical drama by Billie Woodruff. With Kat
Graham, Randy Wayne and Aaron Benjamin.
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
UK: Passed 12A uncut for:
- 2011 cinema release. Not released in favour of cut PG verion
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| 106:02s | UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG for mild language, sex references and violence, without BBFC cuts for:
- 2012 Universal [Honey + Honey 2] RB Blu-ray
- 2011 Universal R2 DVD
- 2011 cinema release
The BBFC commented: HONEY 2 was originally classified 12A without cuts on 8/5/11. It was classified 12A for four uses of moderate language (three uses of bitch and one use of dick). The company
subsequently chose to withdraw that version of the film, after which a re-edited version was submitted. All four uses of moderate language had been replaced with milder language and this version of the film was classified 'PG. |
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Tripping... is a 2013 India comedy by Jean Paul Lal. With Asif Ali, Bhavana and Archana Kavi.
Summary Notes The movie revolves around two
friends (Sebastian and Angel) who suddenly discover their love for each other. They elope on the eve of the girl's marriage much to the chagrin of her brothers. The film essays their and the lovers' struggle for survival.
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category cuts 1:17s | |
136:12s | UK: Passed 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate violence and smoking scenes after 1:17s of BBFC category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- The distributor chose to remove scenes of soft drug use and strong violence (in this case, a bloody stabbing) in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
The BBFC further explained in the 2013 Annual Report: In Honey Bee: It's Trippin, the distributor opted to excise scenes of joint smoking and bong use, presented in an appealing fashion, to secure a 12A classification.
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The Honeymoon Killers is a 1969 USA crime romance by Leonard Kastle and Donald Volkman (uncredited). Starring Shirley Stoler, Tony Lo Bianco and Mary Jane Higby.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1970 cinema release. Uncut thereafter. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Notes An obese, embittered nurse doesn't mind if her toupee-wearing
boyfriend romances and fleeces other women, as long as he takes her along on his con jobs.
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| Honor Up is a 2018 USA by Damon Dash. Starring Stacey
Dash, Michael Rispoli and Nicholas Turturro.
The film was resubmitted to the MPAA prior to release and was re-rated R for strong violence, drug use, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film was
previously rated R for violence, drug use, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Perhaps the producers have added some violence |
Horns is a 2013 USA / Canada horror fantasy thriller by Alexandre Aja. Starring Juno Temple, Daniel Radcliffe and Heather Graham.
BBFC advised category cuts for a 15 rated 2014 cinema release. An uncut version was passed 18 for video Summary Notes In the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young
man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples.
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Extended Version | |
114:48s | UK: The Extended Version was passed 18 uncut for strong gory violence, sexual violence for:
- 2015 Lionsgate [Uncut Extended + Cut UK Theatrical] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
| advised category cuts | |
114:48s | UK: The UK Cut Version was passed 15 for strong bloody violence, sexual violence, sex, nudity, language, drug use after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
- 2015 Lionsgate [Uncut Extended + Cut UK Theatrical] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2014 Lions Gate [Cut UK Theatrical version only] R2 DVD
- 2014 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
- This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised that the film was likely to receive an 18 certificate but that their preferred 15 classification could be achieved by making cuts to reduce a scene of sexual violence
and to reduce a very strong gory image. When the film was submitted for formal classification, edits had been made and the film was classified 15.
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| 1981 Italian horror video by Joe D'Amato See
Absurd |
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uncut |
Unrated | 105:31s =101:18s | 2011 US crime comedy by Seth Gordon. With Jason Bateman,
Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis.
UK: The Extended/Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for:
- 2011 Warner Theatrical on R2 DVD/ Extended on R0 Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon
US: The Extended Version is Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2011 Warner Theatrical on R2 DVD/ Extended on R0 Blu-ray Combo at
US Amazon
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The extra material is mostly dialogue including a few jokes but does not add a lot to the vieweing experience
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R Rated | 93:39s | UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2011 Warner Theatrical on R2 DVD/ Extended on R0 Blu-ray Combo
- 2011 Warner R2 DVD
- 2011 cinema release
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Horrible Bosses 2 is a 2014 USA comedy by Sean Anders. Starring Jennifer
Aniston, Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Cut. Summary Notes Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to become their own bosses by launching their own
business. But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor's adult son and ransom him to regain control of
their company.
Versions
Extended Cut |
| 111:00s | UK: The Extended Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong language, sex references for:
US: The Extended Cut was rated R for strong crude sexual content and language throughout. See article from
movie-censorship.com . The cuts are uncontentious and the 7:23s of extra material does not add much to the film. |
Theatrical Version |
| 103:55s | UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut strong language, sex references for:
- 2015 Warner [Extended + Theatrical] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2015 Warner [Theatrical only] R2 DVD
- 2014 cinema release
US: The Theatrical Version was rated R for strong crude sexual content and language throughout. |
| Horror Farm is a 1972 USA horror by Marc Lawrence.
See Pigs |
Horror Hospital is a 1973 UK comedy Sci-Fi horror by Antony Balch. Starring Michael Gough, Robin Askwith and Vanessa Shaw.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1973 cinema release. Nominally uncut but
somewhat short for 18 rated VHS. Uncut on DVD/Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Review: Hippies Take one part Woodstock, one part funky psychedelic music, two parts skintight jeans
and Right on, man, mix thoroughly, smother the whole thing in cheese, and you have the makings of the 1973 camp classic Horror Hospital. Made by director Antony Balch on an obviously shoestring budget (and probably as an enormously sick
joke), Horror Hospital ranks as one of the funniest films masquerading as a horror movie I have seen in some time. Personally, I suspect Balch and his compatriots actually got the idea for this quirky schlockfest
when they attended Woodstock and accidentally ingested the brown blotter. For all I know, maybe a biker rapped Balch over the head with a blackjack at Altamont. Whatever the case, only a severe trauma to the cranium could instill such a warped idea as
Horror Hospital in the human brain. It is a great shame more fans of the genre don't know about this movie. This film is great fun for those willing to put their mind on hold for a couple of hours.
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| 1960 UK horror by John Llewellyn Moxey See
The City of the Dead | 1958 UK horror by Terrence Fisher. See Dracula
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- The Horror of Beach Party
- Horror en la playa bikini
The Horror of Party Beach is a 1964 USA musical horror by Del Tenney. Starring John Scott, Alice Lyon and Allan Laurel.
Initially banned by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release but later passed 'X'
after cuts. Passed 12 uncut for 2004 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes While the hot-rodders and motorcyclists are having a rock-and-roll beach party, a barrel of radioactive
material is unloaded from a passing ship, plunges to the bottom, and splits against a jagged rock. A black liquid oozes out and covers a shapeless mass on the ocean floor, which suddenly moves and becomes an encrusted vicious monster. Soon there are
several monsters who must have human blood to survive. Tina is the first victim, and football hero Hank Green and airhead Elaine Gavin enlist the aid of her science-professor father, Dr. Gavin, to find and capture the killer. Not working fast enough to
prevent the attack on 20 teenagers at a slumber party or the killing of three girl motorists, Dr. Gavin finds an arm lost by one of the monsters and discovers that only sodium will destroy the monsters, whose composition is mostly water. Can they gather
enough salt in southern California to put an end to this horror?
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- 7 per l'infinito contro i mostri spaziali
Horror of the Blood Monsters is a 1970 USA Sci-Fi horror adventure by Al Adamson. Starring John Carradine, Robert Dix and Vicki Volante.
The film was made with footage from the 1965 B&W Filipino film Tagani
with new color footage shot in 1966. The resulting film was not released until 1970. The film is uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US and 12 rated for 2003 DVD in the UK. There is also a re-cut Italian Version that is simply useless. Summary Notes
In the near future with a intergalactic vampire plague threatening earth, an expedition is sent to a distant galaxy in hopes of discovering the plague's source. Landing on a mysterious planet they discover that
Spectrum radiation has turned the atmosphere into a one-color tint. Exploring further, the group discovers living dinosaurs, a race of vampire cavemen, and other strange creatures.
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- El espanto surge de la tumba
Horror Rises from the Tomb is a 1973 Spain horror by Carlos Aured. Starring Paul Naschy, Emma Cohen and Víctor Alcázar.
Exists as an uncut unclothed version and a cut clothed version. There is
also an even more cut TV version Summary Notes In Medieval France a warlock is be-headed and his wife tortured and executed. Hundreds of years later an isolated group of people discover his head
buried on their property. Soon it comes back to life, possessing people and using them to commit sacrifices and to search for the rest of his body
Versions
| 1989 US horror by James Isaac. See
House III: The Horror Show |
- Body in the Web
- Ein Toter hing im Netz
- It's Hot in Paradise
Horrors of Spider Island is a 1960 West Germany horror by Fritz Böttger (as Jaime Nolan). Starring Harald Maresch, Helga Franck and Alexander D'Arcy.
Started life in 1960 as an adults only nudie, although it seems there was also a clothed version available. The UK cinema release was banned banned by the BBFC. 3 years later the film was cut down into a horror film for US
release. This US Version was passed 12 by the BBFC for DVD release in 2012. The original uncut version was released on MPAA Unrated Blu-ray in 2020.
Summary Notes En route to a
show in Singapore, a troupe of beautiful dancers are stranded on a deserted island by a plane crash. Their routine of skinny-dipping and devising new skimpy outfits is interrupted when a radioactive spider bites their manager and turns him into a
wild-eyed, furry-faced monster with three fangs and a passion for strangling.
Continental Version/It's Hot in Paradise
Continental Version
| | US: The Continental Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2020 Severin [Continental Version + US Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2020
Severin Amazon Prime VoD [US only] at US Amazon
Produced in 1960 as a notorious Adults Only feature throughout Europe (though banned in the UK), titled It's Hot in Paradise. Three years later and sheared of its nudity, it was repackaged for American audiences as Horrors of Spider Island, a
brain- melting monster movie filled with stripper-cat-fights, skimpy lingerie and radioactive arachnids. See further details
about the film from warped-perspective.com |
Clothed Version
cut Clothed Version
cut: | | run: | 82:02s | pal: | 78:45s |
| Germany | Germany: The German Version seems to be a clothed variant of the Continental Version |
banned | | UK:
Presumably it was the Clothed Version that was banned by the BBFC:
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US Version
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The Hospital is a 2013 USA horror by Tommy Golden and Daniel Emery Taylor. Starring Jim O'Rear, Daniel Emery Taylor and John Dugan.
Substantially pre-cut for UK DVD. Uncut in the US Summary Notes Old St. Leopold's Hospital has many urban legends surrounding it, but the residents of Bridgeport all agree on one
thing: tortured souls roam its abandoned halls. The mystery proves too much for a pretty young student who decides to investigate for her senior class project. Unfortunately, she does not find ghosts. She, instead, finds Stanley... serial rapist,
murderer, and psychopath. As the young girl becomes Stanley's new pet, a team of young investigators descend on the hospital to "hunt some ghosts." Stanley sees nothing but fun and games in his future. But, what Stanley does not know is that
the hospital truly is haunted and the restless spirits there are not happy with what he has been doing.
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Uncut | |
~100:00s =~96:00s | US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
| BBFC advised pre-cuts 17:30s |
| 74:53s | UK: A heavily pre-cut version was passed 18 without further BBFC cuts for strong violence, sex and sexual violence for:
The BBFC commented in the Annual Report covering 2014: The Hospital, a US horror feature about a team of paranormal investigators who visit an abandoned hospital, only to fall prey to a gang of rapists and murderers.
After initial advice from the BBFC that the film was likely to require cuts to the frequent and lengthy sequences of sexual violence, torture and rape, the distributor submitted a re-edited version from which all the material which may have required BBFC
cuts had been removed. This version, with nearly 17 minutes removed by the distributor, was passed 18 without further cuts.
Banned nationwide from Tesco stores after whinges from a local paper in Gloucester. See
article from movie-censorship.com . The UK releases is missing 17:30s of
footage depicting the rape and torture of several girls. |
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Hostel is a 2005 US torture thriller by Eli Roth. With Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson and Eythor Gudjonsson.
The Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA R rating. There are 2 uncut versions, The Director's Cut and Unrated Version which feature different endings Promotional Material Presented by Quentin Tarantino and written and directed by Eli Roth, Hostel is a shocking and relentless film in the tradition of Saw about two American backpackers (Jay Hernandez and Derek Richardson) in Europe who find themselves lured in as victims of a murder-for-profit business.
Versions
Director's Cut | Unrated |
90:18s | US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
The Director's Cut restores an alternative ending originally rejected after a test screening | Unrated Version |
Unrated
| 89:42s | UK:
The Unrated Version/Unseen Edition was passed 18 uncut for:
US: The Unrated Version is released for:
| cut
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| 93:23s =89:39s | UK:
The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
From IMDb. Theatrical versions were cut for an MPAA R Rating:
- Deleted close-up of the German Surgeon's severed leg after it's cut off by the chainsaw.
- A slightly reduced take of Kana's eye being cut out and the subsequent puss, along with the resultant scream.
See pictorial cuts from movie-censorship.com |
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Hostel: Part II is a 2007 US horror by Eli Roth. With Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo and Bijou Phillips.
The Theatrical Version was cut for a US R rating. The Director's Cut is uncut Summary Notes Three female college students take a detour from their partying, enticed by a beautiful
European woman who promises seclusion, safety and maybe even romance. What they get is a living hell where they are sold to the highest bidder who's fondest wish is to kill them slowly. Hostel 2 also follows 2 American men who, on the flip side of the
coin, are willing to pay to join an exclusive club where a life will end at their hands...any way they like. It's a story of human monsters and the almighty dollar as only Eli Roth could tell it.
Versions
Director's Cut |
Unrated | 91:01s | UK: The Unseen Edition/Director's Cut/US Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:
US: The Unrated Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
| 27s
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R Rated
| 94:02s =90:16s | UK:
The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . 27s were cut from
2 scenes:
- Lady Bathory's blood bath with the unfortunate Lorna strung up to provide the blood
- Frank's castration loses a close up shot of his penis being ripped out.
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| Hostel: Part III is a 2011 USA horror by Scott Spiegel.
Starring Kip Pardue, Brian Hallisay and John Hensley.
Never cut by the BBFC or MPAA |
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5s | | 85:56s | 1996 release by Catherine Cyran |
| Hot Bed of Sex is a 1972 Italy thriller by
Silvio Amdio See Amuck |
Versions
3:30s | | 80:47s | 1972 Philippines/US action film by Joe Viola
The BBFC cut 3:30s when the Xtasy video was submitted in 1987 The uncut region 1 DVD is available at
US Amazon The uncut region 1 DVD is available via
UK Amazon | uncut |
| 88:33s =85:00s | The 1973 cinema release was uncut |
| Hot Dog... the Movie
- Hot Dog...the Movie
- Hot Dog... The Movie
- Hot Dog
Hot Dog... the Movie is a 1984 USA comedy romance by Peter Markle. Starring David Naughton, Patrick Houser and Tracy Smith.
There exists an uncut Producer's Cut and an MPAA R rated theatrical
version. The UK releases match the running time of the Producer's Cut.
Summary Notes Harkin Banks is a young Idaho farm kid who is also an ace at skiing. He is headed to the
freestyle skiing championships in Squaw Valley, CA along with runaway Sunny. He meets his adversary in the form of Rudy, a self centered European skier who doesn't take a liking to Harkin or his new found friends, The Rat Pack, led by veteran Dan O'
Callahan. Harkin has many misadventures with Dan and his buddies, but doesn't lose focus in his attempt to get the World Cup.
Producer's Cut
uncut
| | UK: The Producer's Cut was passed 18 uncut:
- 1986 Entertainment in VHS
- 1984 cinema release titled Hot Dog...the Movie
It is not confirmed but the run time of the US releases matches closely with the Producer's Cut US: The Producer's Cut is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
See cuts details from movie-censorship.com : New scenes of the Producer's Cut complete the movie in every respect.
There are more breasts to be seen, the relationship between Harkin and Sunny is more developed and at the end there is an additional gag. The Producer's Cut is clearly preferable.
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Theatrical Version
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| Hot Fantasies is a 1982 Spain horror mystery drama
by José Ramón Larraz (as Joseph Braunstein). See Black Candles | Hot, Hard and Mean is a 1973 USA / Philippines crime thriller by Eddie Romero. See
Black Mama, White Mama |
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8:21s | | 77:55s | Street racing video Cut
in 2005 with the following BBFC comment: Distributor chose to remove sight of topless women during nude photo shoots. 18 uncut was available |
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- Linda's Hot Nights
- Les nuits brûlantes de Linda
Hot Nights of Linda is a 1975 France/Italy drama by Jesús Franco. With Alice Arno, Lina Romay and Pierre Taylou.
The baseline version is softcore but there is an extended hardcore
version with the main stars going a bit further. Franco remade the film as Sexy Sisters in 1977.
Summary Notes A young woman is hired to care for an elderly man who lives on an island off the Greek
coast. When she arrives there the man warns her that his daughters are evil and dangerous. The woman discovers that one of the daughters is a crazed nymphomaniac who pursues, and seduces, everyone in the house, including her crippled sister.
Versions
Hard Banana Version
| | US: The hardcore version/Hard Banana Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated rated for:
- 2013 Severin Films [hardcore + softcore] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at US Amazon
Note that the hardcore version is limited to the first 2500 copies. See review from
mcbastardsmausoleum.blogspot.com : Hardcore sex inserts were filmed by Jess Franco himself. It's definitely something of a curiosity
with extended masturbation and sex sequences featuring the stars, not stand-ins.
| Softcore Version
| | US: The softcore version is uncut and MPAA Unrated rated for:
- 2013 Severin Films [hardcore + softcore] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at US Amazon
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| | | 1976 Italy erotic drama by Joe D'Amato. See
Erotic Eva |
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Hot Shots! is a 1991 USA war comedy by Jim Abrahams. With Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino.
Cut by the BBFC for a 12 cinema rating, further cut for PG rated VHS and DVD. Uncut and 12 rated in 2013 for Blu-ray. Cutting Edge
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 16: Hot Shots! and Part Deux
Versions
uncut |
Unrated | 81:11s | UK: Passed 12 uncut for infrequent strong language and moderate sex references for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
| pre-cut 22s category cuts
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| 80:43s | UK: A pre-cut version implementing the previous cinema and VHS cuts
was passed PG without further BBFC cuts for:
- 2001 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
The previous BBFC cuts for cinema and VHS were incorporated but were implemented differently and ended up being longer. In particular more dialogue was removed from the scene where Benson says 'fucking' |
22s category cuts | | 81:04s |
UK: The cut cinema version was passed PG after 22s of further BBFC category cuts for:
The additional BBFC Cuts were:
- Cut dialogue in a discussion with Topper and Block: "My uncle told me that not playing to win is like sleeping with your sister. sure, she's a great piece of tail with a blouseful of goodies, but it's illegal. Then you get
into that whole inbred thing. Kids with no teeth who play the banjo eat apple sauce through a straw. Pork farm animals".
| category cut | |
84:39s =81:16s | UK: Passed 12 after a BBFC category cut for:
The BBFC Cuts were:
- When Benson looks over map, remove the word fucking from his line: I don't have a clue, not a fucking clue.
- The BBFC also required on onscreen warning against the dangers of using helium from balloons for comic effect on the
voice.
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Hot Shots! Part Deux is a 1993 USA action comedy war by Jim Abrahams. With Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino.
Suffered several variances of BBFC cuts for cinema, VHS and DVD. Uncut for
2013 Blu-ray Cutting Edge
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 16: Hot Shots! and Part Deux
Versions
uncut |
Unrated | 84:52s | UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex, sex references and one use of strong language for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
| total 3:00s
1:07s
pre-cut 1:53s
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81:00s | UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG after 1:07s of further BBFC cuts for:
- 2001 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
The distributors cut more than was required for the same BBFC cuts list as the previous VHS. The total cuts were:
- The chainsticks fight scene was absent from this version
- The scene where Topper and Michelle make out in the back of a limo blatantly watched by the driver was deleted by the distributor.
- The the Basic Instinct parody scene was
absent from this version.
- The sole occurrence of the word 'fuck' was previously removed by shortening the dialogue where Topper reminisces with Ramada: I'll fuck up your life if it's the last thing I do. This time round the whole speech
was removed
- The BBFC cut another dialogue line where Ramada talks to Charlie Sheen by helicopter, her line was removed: sex - wild free sex!. But again the distributors cut more lines from this conversation than was asked for by the BBFC.
Sky showed two versions, one of which was completely uncut. The uncut version was also shown on ITV 2 in April 2008. | 1:07s |
| 82:53s | UK: Passed PG after 1:07s of BBFC cuts for:
The cinema cuts were extended to 1:07s by additional cuts
- The chainsticks fight scene was absent from this version
- The the Basic Instinct parody scene was absent from this version
- The sole occurrence of the word 'fuck' was removed by shortening the dialogue where Topper reminisces with
Ramada: I'll fuck up your life if it's the last thing I do.
- The BBFC cut another dialogue line where Ramada talks to Charlie Sheen by helicopter, her line was removed: sex - wild free sex!.
| 54s | |
87:33s =84:03s submitted 88:27s =84:55s | UK: Passed 12 after 54s of BBFC cuts for:
The BBFC cuts were:
- Deleted sequence during the Rambo fight parody where chainsticks were used.
- Deleted Topper being handcuffed to the bed during the Basic Instinct spoof sex scene with Michelle on top of Topper riding him like a horse and shooting the guns
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The Hot Spot is a 1990 USA crime drama romance thriller by Dennis Hopper. With Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly.
Cut by the BBFC for instructions to build incendiary device. Uncut in
the US
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Hot Tub Time Machine is a 2010 USA comedy Sci-Fi adventure by Steve Pink. With John Cusack, Rob Corddry and Craig Robinson.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and the inevitable Extended/Unrated Version Summary Notes A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where
they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born.
Versions
uncut |
Unrated | 96:25s | UK: The Unrated/Extended Version wax passed 15 uncut for:
- 2013 20th Century Fox [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com : Mostly
features a little extra uncontentious material but a little nudity has also been added | |
R Rated
| 94:48s | UK: The Theatrical Version was passed
15 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2013 20th Century Fox [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK
Amazon
- 2010 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
- 2010 cinema release
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Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is a 2014 USA comedy by Steve Pink. Starring
Chevy Chase, Adam Scott and Angela Kerecz.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and the inevitable Extended/Unrated Version Versions
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The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1959 UK horror mystery by Terence Fisher.
Starring Peter Cushing, André Morell and Christopher Lee.
Cut by the BBFC for 1959 cinema release. It seems likely that it was this cut cinema version that has been released ever since. Summary Review Returning to his family's manor house
on the lonely moors after his father dies under mysterious circumstances, Sir Henry Baskerville is confronted with the mystery of the supernatural hound that supposedly takes revenge upon the Baskerville family. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and
his assistant Dr. Watson are brought in to investigate. Adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous Sherlock Holmes story, Terence Fisher's film of The Hound of the Baskervilles is probably the best attempt to immortalise
the Great Detective on film. The movie has several things in its favour, notably a director at the top of his game and Jack Asher's cinematography. The cast, too, is almost flawless.
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cut best available
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Unrated
| 82:45s cinema submitted 87:13s =83:44s | UK: An unknown version was passed without further BBFC cuts for mild horror and violence for:
A best guess based on a short running time is that this is the cinema version as cut in 1959 UK: Passed A (PG) after BBFC cuts for:
US: The same version as the UK release is MPAA Unrated for:
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| House is a 1985 USA comedy horror fantasy by Steve Miner. There are no censorship issues with this release.
| House II: The Second Story is a 1987 USA comedy horror fantasy by Ethan Wiley
There are no censorship issues with this release. |
House III: The Horror Show is a 1989 US horror by James Isaac. With Lance Henriksen, Brion James and Rita Taggart.
The Theatrical Version was cut in the US for an R rating. The uncut
European Version was later released MPAA Unrated. Both versions were passed 18 in the UK without further censorship by the BBFC. Summary Notes Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends Meat Cleaver Max
and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. The story is
the weak point of the production, as James Isaac's acute direction is surefooted, the FX is imaginatively staged, Harry Manfredini's pulsating score holds well and the camera atmospherically shines in passages. House III is not
related to House 1 and House II. The House tag was dropped for the 2013 Combo release titled The Horror Show
Versions
European Version |
Unrated | 91:04s | UK: The European Version was passed 18 uncut for:
- 2017 Arrow [European Version + US Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2017 Arrow [European Version + US Theatrical Version] R2 DVD
at UK Amazon
- 2017 Arrow Limited Edition RB Blu-ray
at UK Amazon
- 2002 Digital Entertainment R2 DVD
via UK Amazon
- 2001 Cinema Club VHS
- 1989 Lazer VHS
| ~30s US Theatrical Version
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| 91:04s | UK: The cut
US Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2005 Anchor Bay House Collection R2 DVD
US: The cut Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:
- 2013 Shout! Factory RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo titled The Horror Show
The Theatrical Version suffered about 30s of cuts to achieve an MPAA R Rating:
- edits to shots of severed legs in a meat grinder
- edits to Max's electrocution scene
- edits to the staircase fight
- edits to some bloody shootings.
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- House 4: The Repossession
- House IV: Home Deadly Home
- House IV
- A Casa do Espanto IV
House IV is a 1992 USA horror fantasy thriller by Lewis Abernathy. Starring Terri Treas, William Katt and Scott Burkholder.
Cut by the BBFC for 15 rated 1991 VHS and 2004 DVD. Summary Notes
Following a disagreement with Roger Cobb (played by William Katt) and his brother Roger and his new wife and young daughter decide to keep the old and supposedly haunted family home. When driving back to town, Roger is
killed in a car accident. His family move into the old home. Inside the house, widow and her daughter experience bizarre and frightening events, while they all ready have to deal with the pressures of selling the Cobb home to a mysterious group.
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House at the End of the Street is a 2012 USA/Canada thriller by Mark
Tonderai. With Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue and Max Thieriot.
Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rated Theatrical Version. This was passed 15 by the BBFC. There is an uncut Unrated Version released in the US. Unrated Version
uncut
| | US : Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The Unrated
Version is 3:26s longer of which about half is violent material probably left out for the US PG-13 rating. The additional material makes for a better movie but does not transform it into a horror film. |
Theatrical Version
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- The House Outside the Cemetery
- Quella Villa Accanto al Cimitero
The House by the Cemetery is a 1981 Italian horror film by Lucio Fulci With Catriona MacColl & Paolo Malco.
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1982 cinema release. This cut version was
released on pre-cert video and was banned as a video nasty. It was then heavily cut for BBFC approved VHS in 1988. The cuts were reduced for 2001 DVD and later waived for 2009 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Review: Dread and Fear
This is the third in a loose trilogy of films by Italian master of the macabre Lucio Fulci set in New England that evoke the uncanny and cosmic terrors of H.P. Lovecraft. At times
Fulci succeeds very well in creating an atmosphere of dread and fear, and the film is not without some subtle moments of terror, due mainly to an eerie soundtrack and a couple of creepy kids. But fans of Fulci and Italian horror cinema in general are not
interested in the type of subtle scares one might find in ghost stories. Although this film is not without its moments (throats ripped out, maggot ridden bodies and decapitation), the violence seems quite muted compared to other Fulci films.
Versions
uncut
| | UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong
bloody gore and horror after the BBFC waived their cuts for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2020 Blue Underground Limited Edition (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2015 Blue
Underground The Lucio Fulci Collection (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2014 FCE [Shock Fest
Collection] R0 DVD
- 2011 Blue Underground R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2007 Blue
Underground R0 DVD at US Amazon
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cut: | 33s | run: | 85:16s | pal: | 81:51s |
| | UK: Passed 18 after 33s of BBFC cuts but with some cuts waived for:
The additional video cuts of 1988 were waived along with some cinema cuts to the poker murder. The majority of the cinema cuts were retained though. The BBFC explained: Cuts required to two sequences of detailed
violence against women (stabs to chest and neck with sharp spike, knife cutting throat), in accordance with BBFC policy on violence, and to take into account recent, successful prosecutions of the uncut version under the Obscene Publications Act 1959.
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :
- 28s cut from Ms. Gittleson murder by stabbed in the chest and neck with a spike
- 8s cut from the bloody throat slitting of Ann
- Also this version has a shorter scene where the child Bob runs away from staring eyes disembodied in the
dark
| pre-cut 6:19s
cut: | 6:19s | run: | 78:28s | pal: | 75:20s |
| | UK: A pre-cut version missing 7:27s was passed 18 without further BBFC cuts for:
It is assumed that the extra cuts over the Elephant VHS source were to try and smooth over the edges of the BBFC cuts or perhaps due to tape damage. See pictorial cuts
details from movie-censorship.com . This analysis reveals that in fact 6:19s of footage have been removed rather than the 7:27s reported by the BBFC. |
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cut: | 5:37s | run: | 79:37s | pal: | 76:26s |
| | UK: Passed 18 after a further 4:11s of BBFC cuts beyond the 34s of cinema cuts for:
The BBFC's further 4:11s of cuts were:
- Removal of all details of a girl being stabbed through the back of her head through to her mouth and of her body being dragged away.
- The entire poker killing mentioned above has been deleted along with the body being dragged away.
- The killing of a vampire bat and related blood spattering is missing.
- Shots of decomposing bodies in the cellar and the disembowelled man on the table have gone
- Norman having his throat cut by Fraudstein has also been removed
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cut: | 1:26s | run: | 84:29s | pal: | 81:06s |
| | UK: The cut cinema version was released for:
- 1983 Videomedia/Vampix VHS
The video was released in January 1983 but was banned as a video nasty in November 1983. It remained on the list through out the panic so became one of the collectable DPP 39's |
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cut: | 1:26s | run: | 84:29s | pal: | 81:06s |
| | UK: Passed X (18) after 1:26s of BBFC cuts for:
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The BBFC required
6 cuts totalling 1:26s
- 3 cuts totalling 55s removed an estate agent being subjected to two stabs with a poker. This included the slow motion gushing of blood from her wounds.
- 3 cuts totalling 20s were imposed on the scene of a nanny (Ann) having her throat cut.
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House of Blood is a 2006 Germany horror by Olaf Ittenbach. Starring Christopher Kriesa, Martina Ittenbach and Simon Newby.
Not released in the UK. Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. Uncut in Europe Summary Notes
A prison bus with over a dozen criminals on board has an accident and rams another car, in which Dr. Douglas Madsen was on his way home. Most of the prisoners die. Four of them survive, one of them severely injured.
After having killed all the guards, they head for the woods. They take Dr. Douglas Madsen hostage. Suddenly a huge house appears in the middle of the woods. The leader of the group, Arthur, emphasizes that he will kill Douglas and every single member of
the "family" if his wounded brother would die. Meanwhile some members of the family show strange behavior, and very soon mayhem breaks loose.
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uncut | |
102:30s | Poland: Uncut for:
| cut | Unrated |
101:12s =97:09s | US: Cut for an MPAA R rating for:
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| 1983 US thriller by Mark Rosman See
The House on Sorority Row | 1974 Italy/West Germany/Spain horror by Mario Bava & Alfredo Leone. See
Lisa and the Devil |
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18s | | 114:19s | 2004 Hong Kong martial arts film by
Yimou Zhang.
Passed 15 after 18s of BBFC cuts for:
- 2005 Pathe R2 DVD
- 2004 cinema release
The BBFC stated: Cuts required to three instances of real animal cruelty (horses made to fall using techniques likely to result in serious injury). This Chinese martial arts
extravaganza, contained four horsefalls in a chase scene set in a forest. Three of the falls appeared to have been achieved using cruel techniques, including use of trip wires. The production company contended that precautions, such as the placing of
mattresses on the forest floor hidden by leaves and sand, the dampness of the land surface and the use of horse trainers and soft ropes, removed any element of cruelty. The sequence was shown to an expert veterinarian, experienced in supervising filmed
animal action, who considered and rejected the film maker's arguments. The three cruel and dangerous horsefalls were therefore removed. Note also that there is a cut US PG-13 version to avoid, that deletes blood and bloody wounds.
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com |
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- The Confessional
- The Confessional Murders
House of Mortal Sin is a 1976 UK horror by Pete Walker. Starring Anthony Sharp, Susan Penhaligon and Stephanie Beacham.
Cut for UK cinema release. Hopefully home video releases are uncut, but
this is not confirmed Summary Notes A troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first,
the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.
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- House of 1,000 Dolls
- House of a Thousand Dolls
- House of a Thousand Pleasures
House of 1000 Dolls is a 1967 Spain / West Germany crime thriller by Jeremy Summers. Starring Vincent Price, Martha Hyer and George Nader.
Cut for 1968 cinema release. BBFC cuts waived for 2013 DVD. Cut even more
in Spain. There is also a cut German version. Summary Notes When a vacationing couple in Tangiers run into an old friend there, they discover that he is searching for his missing girlfriend who has
been kidnapped by an international gang of white slavers. Nader investigates but before he can come up with anything, his friend is murdered. Meanwhile, nightclub magician Price and his mentalist partner continue their nefarious activities--they
hypnotize and kidnap young women for the white slavers, and spirit them to the "House of 1000 Dolls."
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House of Whipcord is a 1974 UK horror thriller by Pete Walker. With Barbara Markham, Patrick Barr and Ray Brooks.
Cut by the BBFC for 1974 cinema release. Uncut on home video. Uncut in the
US Summary Review: A seventies gem. An old man that lives in an old house conducts a correctional institute for girls. He is assisted my a matron who likes to get the girls into trouble and present
them in front of the old man who thinks he is the law and he passes out punishment. Afterwards the girls get tied to a cross and whipped. Pete Walker's film is both a sleazy seventies exploitation classic and a striking indictment
of the justice system. The atmosphere of the film is brilliant; Pete Walker always ensures that the action is sleazy, and yet oddly erotic at the same time. The film is very matriarchal, and it's the female characters that are the
protagonists while the men exist in background roles. However, the film isn't feminist; and, in fact, is the exact opposite; as the director ensures that none of the women are portrayed in a favourable light. Barbara Markham gives
a powerhouse performance in the role of the head of the institution. Penny Irving is the young French victim at the centre of the story; but her performance is brought down by her ridiculous French accent! A seventies gem.
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- Sorority Row
- House of Evil
- Seven Sisters
The House on Sorority Row is a 1983 US slasher by Mark Rosman. With Kate McNeil, Eileen Davidson and Janis Ward.
Cut by the BBFC for VHS but the cuts were waived for DVD. Uncut and MPAA R
rated in the US. Summary Review: Classic slasher After a seemingly innocent prank goes horribly wrong, a group of sorority sisters are stalked and murdered one by one in their sorority house
while throwing a party to celebrate their graduation. The House On Sorority Row is a classic horror film. The acting was not that bad at all, and the directing was solid. This is a fave of mine. If you're a fan of 80's horror you
will love this classic. Other reviewers are not so impressed and rate it as moderate.
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| 1975 UK video by James Kenelm
Clarke See Exposé |
- La Casa Speruta Nel Parco
- La Casa al Confini del Parco
- Der Schlitzer
House on the Edge of the Park is a 1980 Italian horror thriller by Ruggero Deodato With David Hess and Annie Belle.
Banned by the BBFC for 1981 cinema release. Banned as a video nasty in
1983. Unbanned after 12 minutes of cuts in 2002. Cuts reduced to 43s in 2011. Uncut in the US. Summary Review: Interesting yet Chilling A couple of rapists Alex and Ricky who are invited to a rich
person's party. They decide to make their own cruel and twisted kind of fun such as murder and rape.
A harsh and unsettling Italian horror thriller from director Ruggero Deodato who definitely knows how to shock his audience.
The acting isn't all that great but the music is good with a funky disco song, some gory violence with torture, nudity, and sleaze abound. Versions
uncut | Unrated |
~91:00s =~87:00s | US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for
| 43s | |
87:44s | UK: Passed 18 after 43s of BBFC cuts for:
- 2014 Shameless [Deadato's Cinema of Death set] R2 DVD
- 2011 Argent/Shameless R0 DVD
The BBFC commented:
- Company was required to make cuts to one sequence of sexualised violence in which a razor is traced over a woman's naked body, after which her body is cut with the razor.
According to Shameless, the BBFC originally asked for 16 cuts totalling 1:20s. The BBFC was asked to think again, and it reduced the cuts by 37s, leaving 43s still cut. The waived cut was 37s to the sex scene between Alex and Lisa which had
previously been cut due to the questionability of whether or not Lisa is enjoying her ordeal. See article from
dvdcompare.net . The 43s of cuts are to remove:
- sight of razor being traced between woman's breasts.
- sight of razor being traced over woman's breast and nipple.
- sight of razor being traced over woman's breasts and nipples.
- sight of razor being traced over woman's breast
and nipple and over her body.
- sight of razor being traced over woman's stomach, with her breast visible.
- sight of razor being eased inside woman's jeans.
- As man approaches woman with razor blade, remove all sight of breast and
arm being slashed with razor.
- all sight of razor cutting woman's breast and arm.
- all sight of razor cutting woman's breast and arm (again).
- all sight of razor cutting woman's breast and arm (again, for a third time).
- close sight of razor cutting woman's leg, next to her genitals.
- close sight of razor cutting woman's leg, next to her genitals (again).
- sight of razor cutting down woman's body, between her breasts.
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76:05s | UK: Passed 18 after 11:43s of BBFC cuts for:
- 2009 Cornerstone R2 DVD
- 2002 Protected/Vipco R2 DVD
The BBFC commented:
- Cuts required to several sequences of sexual violence, humiliating depictions of female nudity and gross violence
From IMDb:
- BBFC removed most of the rape and assault scenes
- heavily edited the razor-slashing of Cindy
- heavily edited the opening murder scene
- removed shots of Tony's head being slammed against a table.
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87:48s | UK: Released uncut on pre-cert video for:
Released in October 1982, it was listed as a video nasty in July 1983. It stayed on the list throughout the panic so became one of the collectable DPP39s |
banned |
New Zealand | | UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
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House on the Hill is a 2012 USA crime horror by Jeff Frentzen. Starring Naidra Dawn Thomson, Shannon Leade and Stephen AF Day.
Massively cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated DVD in 2014. Summary Notes Based on a true story, HOUSE ON THE HILL is a true crime melodrama with strong horror elements, chronicling the
outrageous 1980s murder spree of serial killer Leonard Lake, who would target, kidnap, rob and kill people -- and even whole families. Sonia, the only survivor of Lake's killing spree, teams up with a private investigator to help him locate a woman who
disappeared into Lake's compound. In the process, Sonia recounts the horrors of the house, where Lake and his accomplice would force her to videotape the killings.
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The House That Jack Built is a 2018 Denmark / France / Germany / Sweden horror
thriller by Lars von Trier. Starring Matt Dillon, Bruno Ganz and Uma Thurman.
The Director's Cut was shown at Cannes but an R rated US Theatrical Version
was distributed in the US. All UK releases are the Director's Cut. [ Spoilers! hover or click text below]
A particularly controversial moment was Jack as a young boy snipping off the leg of a duck. But even that got a mixed response as animal rights campaigners PETA defended the film i praising its accurate portrayal of the link between
adolescent animal abuse and psychopathy. Of course the effect was achieved in CGI and no ducks were harmed in the making of the film.
Summary Notes USA in the 1970s. We follow the highly intelligent Jack over a span of 12 years and are introduced to the murders that define Jack's development as a serial killer. We
experience the story from Jack's point of view, while he postulates each murder is an artwork in itself. As the inevitable police intervention is drawing nearer, he is taking greater and greater risks in his attempt to create the ultimate artwork. Along
the way we experience Jack's descriptions of his personal condition, problems and thoughts through a recurring conversation with the unknown Verge - a grotesque mixture of sophistry mixed with an almost childlike self-pity and psychopathic explanations.
The House That Jack Built is a dark and sinister story, yet presented through a philosophical and occasional humorous tale.
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run: | 152:32s | pal: | 146:26s |
| | UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18
uncut for strong bloody violence, sadistic threat, gore:
The distributors state that all UK releases will be the Director's Cut. US: The version premiered at Cannes is denoted as the MPAA Unrated Director's Cut:
- 2020 Shout! Factory [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 2020 Shout! Factory [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] R1 DVD
at US Amazon
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cut Theatrical Version
cut: | 1:33s | run: | 152m | pal: | 146m |
| | US: The US Theatrical Version was cut for an R rating for strong disturbing violence/sadistic behavior, grisly
images, language, and nudity. US: The cut US theatrical version will also be released online at least until an uncut home video release in June 2019. The MPAA later commented on the level of censorship when admonishing the distributor for a
screening of the Director's Cut prior to general release. The MPAA has ruled that the one-night-only Director's Cut screenings violates the group's rules, rather than being the abridged R-rated version, it was the decidedly gorier unrated
director's cut . See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . 1:33s of material was cut in 14 scenes:
- Jack shoots at children from a watchtower. The cut version omits the bullets hitting the children
- Further sights of the dead kids being fed cake at a bizarre picnic have been removed and again as the kid's body is prepared for taxidermy.
- A man being stabbed through the chin has been removed
- A w oman having her breasts sliced off has been removed
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The House That Screamed is a 1970 Spain horror mystery thriller by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador. Starring Lilli Palmer, Cristina Galbó and John Moulder-Brown.
Exists in at least 3 versions, An Extended Version, a US Theatrical Version and a short version. Summary Notes Lilli Palmer owns and runs a school for wayward girls in France. Her
absolute discipline has fostered a social order among the girls with rampant sex, lesbianism and torture the norm. Palmer also has an adolescent son (Moulder Brown) she tries to keep isolated from the young women lest he be tainted by sexual relations;
She explains that he must wait for a girl "just like his mother". Meanwhile, girls are "running away" (being murdered) one by one, with their corpses and any evidence of their outcome not to be found. Beware cut versions; the film was shown back in the
70's on network TV chopped to only 76 minutes!
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The House Where Evil Dwells is a 1982 USA / Japan horror by Kevin Connor.
Starring Edward Albert, Susan George and Doug McClure.
Cut by the BBFC for 1986 18 rated VHS. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Review: Really graphic start In
1840, a samurai comes home to find his wife in bed with another man, so he kills them both and then himself. Flash-forward to the present day, and an American family of three moves into this since-abandoned house and starts to experience incidents of
haunting and possession. The movie kicks off with the wife of a samauri doing the dirty with one of his students & guess what? he catches them at it & strikes them dead with his sword then commits harikiri on himself,
really graphic start! That scene was 142 years earlier now we go to present day japan . a couple & their daughter stay in this rented house & are told it is haunted . They don't seem to mind but visions of the former occupants
appear the wife (Susan George!) has an affair with her husbands friend, Doug Mclure & it turns nasty when he finds out! The love making scenes go on far too long , is this soft porn or horror? The film comes full
circle when the husband & friend fight over the wife & the ghosts take them over turning it into a crazy martial arts blood bath!
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| How To Make Love Like An Englishman is a 2014 USA comedy romance by Tom Vaughan. Rated R for language, sexual content, some nudity and drug use. The film was edited prior to US release but this did not change the rating nor the
rating reason |
- Plaisir a' trois
- Fun for Three
- Pleasure for Three
How to Seduce a Virgin is a 1974 France erotic drama by Jesús Franco. With Alice Arno, Robert Woods and Howard Vernon.
Banned by the BBFC for cinema in 1974 and not released since. Released
uncut in the US 2013
Promotional Material The beautiful Countess Martine de Bressac is released from the expensive asylum where she was incarcerated after castrating her former lover. She returns to
her luxurious villa on the coast and goes at once down into her private underground dungeon. It's here that she indulges herself in the perverse sexual practices that give her life meaning, surrounded by the bizarre human statues of her previous victims.
Her husband, Charles, feeds his wife's sick fantasies, aware that she is his meal ticket to a life of luxury. He announces that he has a new game for her - they will befriend and seduce the young and virginal daughter of a rich neighbor. But things do
not go exactly as planned... Games of decadence and debauchery lead to mayhem and murder. From cult director Jess Franco. His most outrageous film.
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- Howard: A New Breed of Hero
Howard the Duck is a 1986 USA action comedy romance by Willard Huyck. Starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones and Tim Robbins.
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated 1986 cinema release and
1987 VHS. Further category cuts were required for a PG rated DVD in 2008, however an uncut version was also released on 2008 DVD with a 12 rating. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US. Summary Notes A
scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar smoking drake Howard from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet.
But then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
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run: | 110:17s | pal: | 105:52s |
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Germany: Passed 16 uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
- 2009 Universal Studios Special Edition R1 DVD at US Amazon titled Howard the Duck
| category cuts
cut: | 1:32s | run: | 108:49s | pal: | 104:28s |
| | UK: The cut cinema version was passed PG for mild sex references and horror after 52s of BBFC further category cuts over
and above the original 45s of cuts. So the total cuts are 1:32s for:
- 2008 Metrodome/In2Film R2 DVD titled Howard the Duck
The BBFC commented of the 52s of further cuts: Company chose to remove moderate visual sex references (to a [furry lady duck] pornographic magazine and to working in a sleazy sauna/massage parlour [with couples making
out]) in order to achieve a PG classification. An uncut 12 classification was available. See pictorial cuts from
movie-censorship.com | category cuts
cut: | 45s | run: | 109:48s | pal: | 105:24s |
| | UK: Passed PG after 46s of BBFC category cuts for:
- 1987 CIC VHS titled Howard: A New Breed of Hero
- 1986 cinema release titled Howard: A New Breed of Hero
Thanks to Andrew. Two scenes were cut:
- one involving Lea Thompson finding a condom in Howard's wallet
- one where Jeffrey Jones uses a tentacle from his mouth to plug into a cigarette lighter
Both of these scenes were included in a BBC version in 1990 that was screened at 6pm! |
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- Hudson Hawk - Der Meisterdieb
- hudson hawk - Il mago del furto
Hudson Hawk is a 1991 USA action comedy adventure by Michael Lehmann. Starring Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello and Andie MacDowell.
Cut by the BBFC for all UK releases with a 15 rating. Uncut and MPAA R
rated in the US. Summary Notes Eddie Hawkins, called Hudson Hawk has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly. But then the
crazy Mayflower couple blackmail him to steal some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci. If he refuses, they threaten to kill his friend Tommy.
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submitted 93:21s | 1967 Sweden comedy drama by Jonas Cornell With Agneta Ekmanner, Sven-Bertil Taube and Lena Granhagen.
Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
See article from liveforfilms.com :
BBFC Secretary John Trevelyan insisted on the removal of a scene from a Swedish film Puss & Kram (released in the UK under the title Hugs and Kisses). The offending sequence featured actress Agneta Ekmanner, who undresses and
stands nude in front of a mirror. Trevelyan demanded the cut in the firm belief that Swedish liberal attitudes were incompatible with those of British audiences. However a number of local authorities passed the film with the offending full-frontal shot
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55s | | | 2002 Hungarian drama by György Pálfi
Cinema version was cut in 2004 with the following BBFC statement: Cut required to remove a sequence of apparently real animal cruelty (cat writhing in pain after being poisoned ) The distributor was unable to provide a
satisfactory explanation of how the scene was achieved and a cut was required. |
| Hulchul is a 1995 India action crime comedy by Anees Bazmee.
Starring Vinod Khanna, Ajay Devgn and Kajol.
Cut by the BBFC for 15 rated cinema and home video release in 1995
Summary Notes A troubled ACP adopts a young poor child named Deva whose mother and
father died. When he grows up, he helps his adopted father as a police officer and ACP to solve various crimes around town to save his job and protect his family. Deva should not only help his father by tracking down a mob or fight gang members, but he
has to release his half-brother Karan from police custody after he is framed for murder.
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| The Human Body is a 1998 UK TV documentary Starring Andrew Blackall, Beatrice and Hannelorre.
Thanks to Matthew. The first episode of the BBC1 series 'The Human Body' (1998) featured an ejaculating penis [a shot cut out of repeat broadcasts].
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Human Centipede is a 2009 Netherlands horror by Tom Six. Uncut in the UK and US. |
The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is a 2011 Netherlands/UK horror by Tom Six. With Laurence R Harvey and Ashlynn Yennie.
Famously banned in the UK for 2011 DVD but later passed 18 after heavy
cuts. Also temporarily banned in Australia before later being passed R18+ with cuts. A cut version was released in the US Unrated by the MPAA. Later it was released in the uncut version which is now cheekily tagged as the Director's Cut, still MPAA
Unrated. Banned in New Zealand. Summary Review: Sick Fantasy Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, disturbed loner Martin dreams of creating a 12-person centipede and sets out to realize his sick
fantasy. This is the type of movie you will either like or hate, I doubt there will be much in between. The film is quite shocking, but not the most outrageous of the genre. Actor Laurence R Harvey is
masterful as Martin yet doesn't utter a single word of dialogue.
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| | US: The Uncut Version/Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
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cut: | 3:02s | run: | 88:01s | pal: | 84:30s |
| | US: A pre-cut version is MPAA Unrated for:
- 2011 IFC Online [US only] at US Amazon
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :
- Missing shots of Martin's penis wrapped in sandpaper whilst masturbating
- Missing scene of Martin wrapping barbed wire around his penis and then raping the last girl in the chain.
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cut: | 30s | run: | 90m | pal: | 86m |
| | Australia: Passed R18+ after 30s of Classification Board cuts for:
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cut: | 2:37s | run: | 87:50s | pal: | 84:19s |
| | UK: Unbanned and passed 18 for very strong bloody violence and gore, and sexual violence after 2:37s of BBFC cuts
for:
- 2017 Eureka Steelbook Edition RB Blu-ray
- 2016 Eureka [colour version] home video
- 2012 Monster Films [Human Centipede 1+2] Steelbook Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
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2012 Monster Films [Human Centipede 1+2] R2 DVD
- 2011 Bounty Blu-ray
- 2011 Bounty R2 DVD
- 2011 cinema release
The BBFC commented on their cuts: Company was required to make 32 individual cuts to scenes of sexual and sexualised violence, sadistic violence and humiliation, and a child presented in an abusive and violent context.
In this case, cuts included:
- a man masturbating with sandpaper around his penis
- graphic sight of a man's teeth being removed with a hammer
- graphic sight of lips being stapled to naked buttocks
- graphic sight of forced defecation into and around other people's mouths
- a man with barbed wire wrapped around his penis raping a woman
- a newborn baby being killed
- graphic sight of injury as staples are torn away from individuals' mouth and buttocks.
See further clarifications about cuts in the Extended Classification Information from bbfc.co.uk
: The film also contains scenes of sexual and sexualised violence, most notably a sequence in which Martin rapes the woman at the end of his centipede . He is shown thrusting into the naked woman, although in
the classified version the duration of the scene and the emphasis on both male and female nudity has been significantly reduced. Elsewhere in the film, it is implied that Martin is masturbating with sandpaper whilst viewing a DVD
of THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE (FIRST SEQUENCE). However, the classified version of the film is significantly less explicit.
These cuts enabled the ban to be rescinded as explained by the BBFC: The DVD of The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence)
has been passed with an 18 classification following 32 cuts made across 8 separate sequences. The cuts total 2 minutes 37 seconds and address all the concerns raised when the Board refused a classification on 6 June 2011, including those
relating to sexual violence, graphic gore and the possibility of breach of the law relating to obscenity. The President, Sir Quentin Thomas, said When we first examined this work earlier this
year we judged that, as submitted, it was unsuitable for classification; and, as we explained to the company, we could not ourselves see how cuts could produce a viable and classifiable work. That remains the view of one of our Vice Presidents, Gerard
Lemos, who is therefore abstaining from the Board's collective decision. The company lodged an appeal against our decision to refuse classification. In the course of preparations for that appeal, the company proposed a number of
cuts which it was right for us to consider. In response, after further examination, we proposed a more extensive series of cuts. These cuts produce a work which many will find difficult but which I believe can properly be classified at the adult level.
The company has now accepted these cuts, withdrawn its appeal and the work has been classified, as cut, at 18.
In its original letter of 6 June refusing classification, the Board made clear that it was open to the
distributor to attempt cuts. The cuts which have now been made are, in the Board's judgement, necessary if the film is to be classified.
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New Zealand | Australia: Temporarily banned
- Originally passed R18+ uncut by the Classification Board
- Banned on appeal by the Review Board in November 2011. The appeal was requested by NSW Attorney General, Greg Smith
- Unbanned by the Classification Board after 30s of cuts in
December 2011.
New Zealand: Banned
- Banned as 'objectionable' in April 2012
UK: Temporarily banned by the BBFC for:
The BBFC explained: The BBFC has rejected the sexually violent, and potentially obscene DVD, The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) This means that it cannot be legally supplied anywhere in the UK. The decision was
taken by the Director, David Cooke and the Presidential Team of Sir Quentin Thomas, Alison Hastings and Gerard Lemos. The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is a sequel to the film The Human Centipede (First Sequence),
which was classified 18 uncut for cinema and DVD release by the BBFC in 2010. The first film dealt with a mad doctor who sews together three kidnapped people in order to produce the human centipede'of the title. Although the concept of the film
was undoubtedly tasteless and disgusting it was a relatively traditional and conventional horror film and the Board concluded that it was not in breach of our Guidelines at '18 . This new work, The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence), tells the story
of a man who becomes sexually obsessed with a DVD recording of the first film and who imagines putting the centipede idea into practice. Unlike the first film, the sequel presents graphic images of sexual violence, forced defecation, and
mutilation, and the viewer is invited to witness events from the perspective of the protagonist. Whereas in the first film the centipede idea is presented as a revolting medical experiment, with the focus on whether the victims will be able to
escape, this sequel presents the centipede idea as the object of the protagonist's depraved sexual fantasy. The principal focus of The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is the sexual arousal of the central
character at both the idea and the spectacle of the total degradation, humiliation, mutilation, torture, and murder of his naked victims. Examples of this include a scene early in the film in which he masturbates whilst he watches a DVD of the original
Human Centipede film, with sandpaper wrapped around his penis, and a sequence later in the film in which he becomes aroused at the sight of the members of the centipede being forced to defecate into one another's mouths, culminating in sight of
the man wrapping barbed wire around his penis and raping the woman at the rear of the centipede . There is little attempt to portray any of the victims in the film as anything other than objects to be brutalised, degraded and mutilated for the
amusement and arousal of the central character, as well as for the pleasure of the audience. There is a strong focus throughout on the link between sexual arousal and sexual violence and a clear association between pain, perversity and sexual pleasure.
It is the Board's conclusion that the explicit presentation of the central character's obsessive sexually violent fantasies is in breach of its Classification Guidelines and poses a real, as opposed to a fanciful, risk that harm is likely to be caused to
potential viewers. David Cooke, Director of the BBFC said: It is the Board's carefully considered view that to issue a certificate to this work, even if confined to adults, would be
inconsistent with the Board's Guidelines, would risk potential harm within the terms of the VRA, and would be unacceptable to the public. The Board also seeks to avoid classifying material that may be in breach of
the Obscene Publications Acts 1959 and 1964 (OPA) or any other relevant legislation. The OPA prohibits the publication of works that have a tendency to deprave or corrupt a significant proportion of those likely to see them. In order to avoid classifying
potentially obscene material, the Board engages in regular discussions with the relevant enforcement agencies, including the CPS, the police, and the Ministry of Justice. It is the Board's view that there is a genuine risk that this video work, The Human
Centipede II (Full Sequence), may be considered obscene within the terms of the OPA, for the reasons given above. The Board considered whether its concerns could be dealt with through cuts. However, given that the
unacceptable content runs throughout the work, cuts are not a viable option in this case and the work is therefore refused a classification. |
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The Human Centipede III is a 2015 USA horror by Tom Six. Starring Eric Roberts, Bree Olson and Tommy 'Tiny' Lister.
Passed 18 uncut in the UK. Cut for an MPAA Unrated release in the US. Summary Notes Taking inspiration from The Human Centipede films, the warden of a notorious and troubled prison
looks to create a 500-person human centipede as a solution to his problems.
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| Human Experiments is a 1981 US thriller
by Michael Laughlin See Strange Behaviour |
- Beyond the Gate
- Women in Prison
Human Experiments is a 1980 US thriller by Gregory Goodell. With Linda Haynes, Geoffrey Lewis and Ellen Travolta.
A short version was passed for cinema without BBFC cuts. The video was
banned as a video nasty for a while. No UK release since but uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Review: Women in Prison Country singer Rachel Foster (Linda Haynes) is undoubtedly the
unluckiest person alive as she stumbles upon a young kid who has just slaughtered his family. She shoots the kid (he goes into a coma), resulting in a life sentence after the crooked Sheriff pins all the murders on her.
But this is no ordinary prison as the Warden (Mercedes Shirley) and Dr. Kline (Geoffrey Lewis) are conducting bizarre behavioural experiments on their charges. There are some memorable bits in this and, on a whole, it is a
pretty solid women in prison entry with a few nice twists. Lewis does a great job as the creepy doctor and their is a nice supporting role from Ellen Travolta. Haynes is an attractive lead and isn't afraid to deliver the genre required nudity.
Director Gregory Goodell excels in the film's last third where Foster's nightmares come to life to haunt her. Sadly, he went on to Lifetime movies exclusively after this. Versions
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R Rated | 92:01s | 1975 UK crime thriller by Edward Dmytryk.
Passed 18 uncut for:
The US release is uncut and MPAA R Rated for:
Review from IMDb: Seventies hardcore action The Human Factor is a typical revenge movie in the wake of Dirty Harry, Death Wish and Straw Dogs with an American special agent and computer specialist
in Italy losing his family by a terrorist's assault at his home and taking bloody revenge. George Kennedy plays the hero and does a good job as hard-edged, desperate family father turning to a merciless killer, although he
is no Clint Eastwood or Charles Bronson. The scripts lacks a bit of logic sometimes, as the real motivation of the terrorist group is never really explained, but all in all the film keeps the action, thrills and suspense
always going and adds some very scary moments and furious action sequences, especially the big showdown in a supermarket. Ennio Morricone's sound tracks puts even more thrills and atmosphere to this dark political thriller that can be seen as a sleeper
for fans of seventies' hardcore action cinema. Recommended! | cut |
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- Ren pi deng long
- Human Skin Lanterns
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| 1982 Hong King horror film by Chung Sun The BBFC passed the 2005 Momentum DVD 18 without cuts. See pictorial version details
from movie-censorship.com . This version seems to be the best available but it is missing 24s of the first victim's skin being peeled. In particular the Hong Kong DVD
is cut by 3:31s. The 2008 Image DVD is the same version but includes the missing 24s as a DVD extra The most definitive region 2 DVD is available at
UK Amazon The most definitive region 1 DVD is available at
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- Humanoids from the Deep
- Monster (Humanoids from the Deep)
Humanoids from the Deep is a 1980 USA Sci-Fi horror by Barbara Peeters,Jimmy T. Murakami (uncredited) Starring Doug McClure,Ann Turkel,Vic Morrow
Some releases are missing a shot of a man having his head ripped off.
Summary Notes Scientific experiments backfire and produce horrific mutations: half man, half fish, which terrorize a small fishing village by killing the men and raping the women.
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Humongous is a 1982 Canada horror romance by Paul Lynch. Starring Janet Julian, David Wysocki and John Wildman.
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating and similarly cut in the UK for a BBFC
18 rating. The film has been released uncut in the US and is MPAA Unrated. Summary Review: Enjoyable B Movie Nonsense A woman is raped at cocktail party. Years later, her son grows up to be a big
hairy murderous monster who stalks a group of teens shipwrecked on his island. Reviewers seem to fall into 2 camps. Those consider it a bad movie, but with sufficient B movie charm to make it a bit of a laugh.
Other reviewers seem to rate it as decent enough on merit to make it enjoyable. At least both schools of opinion end up enjoying the film.
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- Hundra - A Mulher Guerreira
Hundra is a 1983 Spain / USA fantasy adventure by Matt Cimber. Starring Laurene Landon, Cihangir Gaffari and María Casal.
Uncut for 18 rated cinema release and VHS but a cut version was released on
DVD. Worldwide DVD releases have generally been the cut version but the US Subversive release is uncut. Summary Notes Born in a tribe of fierce warrior women, Hundra has been raised to despise the
influence of men. An archer, fighter and sword fighter, Hundra is superior to any male. Hundra finds her family slain and takes a vow of revenge until one day she meets her match.
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The Hunger Games is a 2012 US Sci-Fi action film by Gary Ross. With Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
Cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. The BBFC required more extensive cuts for a 12A/12 rated cinema release and DVD. The US version was later passed 15 without BBFC cuts. Cutting Edge
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 32: The Hunger Games
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| UK: The cut US/International Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong violence and threat for:
- 2012 Lions Gate R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
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2012 Lions Gate Online
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
The MPAA concurred with some the cuts advised by the BBFC leading to the following cuts:
- The removal of some bloodletting during the initial Cornucopia scene
- A scene was cut where one character is killed by the wolf mutts.
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cut: | 20s | run: | 142:16s | pal: | 136:35s |
category cuts 7s
advised cuts ~13s
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| UK: The UK Version, the result of BBFC advised pre-cuts and a further 7s of cuts by the BBFC was passed 12A/12 for intense threat, moderate violence and
occasional gory moments for:
- 2016 Lions Gate Complete Collection RB Blu-ray
- 2012 Lions Gate Online
- 2012 Lions Gate R2 DVD
- 2012 cinema release
- 2012 cinema release [IMAX]
The BBFC commented:
- This work was originally seen for advice in an unfinished form. The company was advised that the film was likely to receive a 15 certificate but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by making a
number of cuts and visual reductions.
When the finished version of the film was submitted for formal classification, cuts had been made in four scenes of violence and in one scene showing details of injuries. These
reductions were implemented by a mixture of visual cuts, visual darkenings and the digital removal of sight of blood. In addition to the reductions already made during the advice process, the Board required further
reductions in one scene following formal submission of the finished feature. A number of cuts were made in one scene to reduce an emphasis on blood and injury. These cuts, which were implemented by digitally removing sight of blood splashes and sight of
blood on wounds and weapons, were made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 classification was available.
The cuts were:
- Blood has been digitally removed from a brick, which had presumably being used as a weapon
- 2 instances of bloody knives being de-bloodied
- 4 instances of wounds that no longer spurt blood
- 2 shots of blood were cleared up
from a wall and a suitcase
- 2 shots of a bloody corpse have been de-bloodied
- 2 Scenes showing Katniss' wound featured less wound and more tending
- A scene showing Katniss threatened with a small knife featured less of the knife
and more close ups of the aggressor's face
The BBFC spoke further about the cuts in Podcast 45 The Hunger Games See
article from huffingtonpost.co.uk
. David Cooke explained further: Before the film's formal UK classification, Lionsgate, the UK distributor of The Hunger Games, approached the BBFC for classification advice. Lionsgate made clear that they were looking
for a 12A classification which would enable many children who had read and enjoyed the book to see the film. However, it was clear that the film shown to us at this early stage went some way beyond the BBFC's Guidelines at 12A. The level of detail of
some of the violence and gore, such as the tending of bloody wounds, required the 15 category. We also considered at this early stage whether the theme and overall tone of the film were appropriate for 12-year-olds. Although the
concept of children and young people being forced to fight and kill one another is potentially disturbing, we concluded that the futuristic and fantastical nature of the setting distanced the sense of threat from reality. The film is also alive to
ethical questions and we believed young teenagers were likely to understand that the film, like the novel, is a critique of violence and of media manipulation. Indeed, it vividly invites its viewers to use and develop their media literacy skills.
The story has some similarities to The Lord of the Flies, which is taught in schools to the same age group. If anything, the latter takes a bleaker view of human nature. Having concluded that the issues of
theme and tone were appropriate for 12-year-olds, we suggested how the distributor might be able to secure the desired 12A classification by reducing the level of violence, blood and gore. Lionsgate returned with another version of the film for advice,
which took account of some of our suggestions. However it was still some way off the 12A criteria. Scenes with emphasis on injuries and blood remained, going against what the public, through our research and consultations, have told us is acceptable at
this relatively junior category. We again offered advice as to what Lionsgate should remove for the film to be contained at the 12A category. When the film was finally submitted for formal classification we required a further
seven seconds of cuts to the most violent and bloody sequence, which takes place as the game begins, as well as the digital removal of some bloody effects. In all, Lionsgate removed around 20 seconds of the most violent,
threatening and gory content and digitally removed other bloody effects. This was their choice. The BBFC did not require Lionsgate to make any cuts at all. We offered a 15 classification without cuts.
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- Banned as being 'too violent' with a theme of kids killing kids. Perhaps more to do with Vietnam not being happy with a film that shows youngsters fighting back against a totalitarian state.
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The Hungover Games is a 2014 USA comedy by Josh Stolberg. With Ross Nathan, Ben
Begley and Herbert Russell.
Exists in R rated and Unrated versions Summary Notes After Doug?s bachelor party in a rundown motel outside of Las Vegas, our hung-over partiers, Bradley, Ed, and Zach wake up in a
strange room in an even stranger world? without Doug. After meeting the spoiled and immature Effing and the gruff, alcoholic Justmitch, our heroes put the pieces together and realize they are on a train headed for the deadly Hungover Games. It?s a fight
for survival in the Arena as our guys go toe to toe against various Pop Culture Districts, including The Superhero District, The Middle Earth District, the Puppet District, and the Johnny Depp District. Will Bradley, Ed, and Zach find Doug and get him
back for the wedding?
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The Hunt is a 2019 USA action horror thriller by Craig Zobel. Starring Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank and Emma Roberts.
The film was withdrawn prior to an August 2019 release by the US
distributors after two US shooter incidents echoed the politically charged allegory of elites vs red caps as depicted in this film. The film had earlier been MPAA R rated for crude and sexual content, nudity, language throughout, comic violence and
drug use. The producers later scheduled a release for March 2020. Summary Notes Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are, or how they got there. They
don't know they've been chosen - for a very specific purpose - The Hunt.
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The Hunted is a 1995 USA action thriller by JF Lawton. Starring Christopher Lambert, John Lone and Joan Chen.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1986. Uncut and 18 rated since 2001. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. There also exits a workprint version. Summary Notes Paul
is on one of his many business trips to Tokyo, as a computer-chip executive from New York, when he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman. Later, he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, inadvertently interrupting an assassination by a
feared Ninja-cult. As he is now the only man to have seen the face of the cult's warrior-leader and lived, he soon realizes that he is facing a markedly foreshortened life-expectancy. Teaming up with a friendly samurai couple, on a two-centuries-old
blood-feud with the Ninja, he struggles to survive. Finally, recuperating on an island-fortress, he learns swordsmanship, and perhaps, a little about courage, honor, love, and loyalty. The requisite final confrontation is rife with bloody swordplay and
spectacular martial-arts action sequences. Wth a satisfying climax, this film not only has plenty of action to satisfy all, but the added bonus of fine acting by the cast (Lambert, Lone, Chen, Harada, Shimada)
which makes it a most enjoyable film to watch again and again. Plus you can't beat the music, which adds another layer all by itself.
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uncut
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US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
- 2019 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Workprint] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
- 1998
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
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| | UK: Passed 18 after 12s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
Cut by the BBFC for the use of "banned" weaponry:
- During the night raid on the hospital at which Ravine (Christopher Lambert) is recovering, (3 secs) of a ninja throwing a shuriken (ninja star) into a wall have been removed.
- Towards the end of the film, the scene on the island in which
Kinjo (John Lone) conceals his identity to trap Ravine and his Samurai protectors is missing (3 secs) of him throwing two shurikens at guards - hitting both a chest and a face.
- At the end of the showdown between Kinjo and Ravine, (5 secs) of
Kinjo revealing a shuriken and throwing it at Ravine's chest have been trimmed. This occurs just before the beheading.
- At the beginning of the train sequence when Takeda first encounters the goup of ninja the Female Ninja says to the others
'Kill Him'. 2 of the ninjas then produce Shurikens and throw them at Takeda. He deflects them with his sword and walks backs into another compartment. Again the Shurikens are not seen
The print shown on Sky is cut even further than the UK video. Some rare rental editions appear to have been accidentally distributed uncut. |
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| | US: A workprint is MPAA Unrated for:
- 2019 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Workprint] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
See article from movie-censorship.com The low quality workprint version changes the mood of the film in many
places. The end of the workprint is more oriented towards the Japanese spirit, while the theatrical version is simply more action packed with a distinct finale in which the villain is judged. Oshima reappears in the theatrical version at the end in a
classic way, providing a final laugh/feel good moment, while the workprint's end is more focuses on the love between Paul and Mieko. It's not outlandish to consider the workprint to be the better version of the film, as it seems a bit more complex and
less adapted to the needs of the mainstream audiences.
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by Donovan Marsh. See Banned International: Hunter Killer |
Hunter's Blood is a 1986 USA action horror adventure by Robert C Hughes. Starring Sam Bottoms, Kim Delaney and Clu Gulager.
Uncut by the BBFC for 18 rated cinema and video release in 1986. Cut for an
MPAA R rating in the US. Summary Notes Five "city boys" travel to the country to relax by doing some hunting, drinking Bud, and generally having good time. However, the local inbred backwoods psychos
turn the hunters into the hunted, and they need all the ammo and wits they have to get out of the woods alive.
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The Hunting Party is a 1971 USA / UK action western drama by Don Medford. Starring Oliver Reed, Candice Bergen and Gene Hackman.
The original cinema release was cut both in the UK and in the US. The US cuts required for an R rating seem to be less than the UK cuts. The US R rated version has been used as the basis for all DVD releases and was further cut in the
UK for animal cruelty. Promotional Material Frank Calder (Oliver Reed), an outlaw leader, is dissatisfied with his wandering, shooting life and decides to better himself. He kidnaps Melissa
Ruger (Candice Bergen), a substitute school teacher, and insists that she teach him how to read. Melissa s husband, Brandt (Gene Hackman), is a wealthy, sadistic man. When he discovers that his wife is missing, he gathers up a posse and sets out in
pursuit. Armed with high powered rifles the pursuers pick off Calder s gang one by one. When all of Calder s gang have been killed Brandt hunts down Melissa and Calder for a final violent showdown.
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cuts details from dvdcompare.net. In the US, the film was originally cut
before its release in 1971, to achieve an 'R' certificate from the MPAA. US: Cut and MPAA R rated for:
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UK: The Uncut Version was passed 18 for strong bloody violence, sexual violence after 2s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
- 2015 Media Sales/Final Cut Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
The BBFC commented:
- Cut required to a scene of animal cruelty in which a horse is cruelly tripped.
The original cinema release was cut both in the UK and in the US. The US cuts required for an R rating seem to be less than the UK cuts. The US R rated version has been used for all DVD releases so far, so probably the same for this version too.
Except of course for the extra BBFC animal cruelty cuts. | 1:43s |
| 104:17s | UK: The Uncut Version was passed 18 after the
same 1:43s of BBFC cuts as the cinema version for:
UK: The Uncut Version was passed X after 1:43s of BBFC cuts for:
From cuts details on IMDb :
- Cut to remove horse-falls
- Edits to the attempted rape scene with Hog Warren beating Melissa
- Cut close up of the slaughter of a cow
- Blood spurts from gunshot wounds were removed
- Ending cut to the scene of Brandt
Ruger's bedroom assault of a hooker with a candelabra and a cigar.
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- The Huntsman: Winter's War
- The Huntsman
The Huntsman Winter's War is a 2016 USA action fantasy adventure by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Starring Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain and Sam Claflin.
There exists a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version.
Summary Notes As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land; two renegades - Eric the Huntsman - who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden lover, Sara set out to stop them.
Extended Version
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| | UK: The Extended Version is not in the BBFC database for:
- 2016 Universal [Extended + Theatrical] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2016 Universal [Extended + Theatrical] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
The extra material is not essential to the film and does not add anything that would affect ratings. However it adds a little background that is worth having. |
Theatrical Version
| Huracán is a 2019 USA TV thriller by Cassius Corrigan Starring
Cassius Corrigan, Yara Martinez and Jorge Masvidal
Not cut by the BBFC but it was downrated from 18 to 15 after the BBFC was asked to reconsider its initial 18 rating. In the US the TV film was uncut and rated
TV-MA
Reconsideration See
Board meeting minutes [pdf] from darkroom.bbfc.co.uk HURACAN, a US sports drama about a mixed martial arts fighter who must reckon with his past trauma, was submitted for a theatrical classification with a 12A request from the distributor. Upon viewing the film, the Compliance team noted that it contained a scene of sexual violence in which a man rapes a woman while a child watches from a cupboard. Though the sequence is relatively undetailed, the team decided that due its duration, the domestic setting and the aggravating aspect of the child observer the film was most appropriately classified at 18. They acknowledged however that this was a borderline decision.
Following the film's classification, the distributor requested a reconsideration and submitted a letter from the director arguing that the film should not be restricted to adults only. The film was viewed again by the Chief
Executive, Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Officer and Senior Policy Officer. The team noted the scene's visual restraint and its contextual importance to the film's narrative, and decided that the scene could be classified at 15 given these
mitigating factors.
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Hurricane Heist is a 2018 USA action thriller by Rob Cohen. Passed 12A uncut twice by the BBFC for 2018 cinema release, the econd time the BBFC noted that the film was submitted with re-edited credits. |
Husbands is a 1970 USA comedy drama by John Cassavetes. With Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk and John Cassavetes.
Originally released in 142 minute version. This was later replaced with a 131 minute version Summary Notes A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their
lives and ultimately leave together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
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- Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte
- What Ever Happened to Cousin Charlotte?
Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a 1964 USA crime mystery thriller by Robert Aldrich. Starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland and Joseph Cotten.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1965. Uncut and 15 rated
for home video. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes Aged, wealthy Charlotte Hollis has lived as a recluse in the crumbling family plantation mansion in Hollisport,
Louisiana since her father Sam Hollis' death thirty-six years ago. The only people who regularly see her are her hard-as-nails but seemingly loyal housekeeper, Velma Crowther, and her longtime friend and physician, Dr. Drew Bayliss. She has lived there
most of her life except for a short stint in London thirty-seven years ago following the vicious murder of her married lover, John Mayhew, at the plantation's summer house while Sam was hosting one of his legendary grand balls in the mansion. She and
John had planned to run off together that night, but instead he was bludgeoned to death, his head and right hand severed from his body. Nobody was ever convicted for his murder, but most people believe Charlotte did it after John changed his mind about
running off with her. They also believe that Charlotte, whom they haven't seen in years, is a crazy old woman.
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The Hustle is a 2019 USA comedy by Chris Addison. Starring Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson and Tim Blake Nelson.
Originally rated R in the US for some crude sexual references. The producers were not impressed and appealed the rating, seeking a PG-13 rating. The appeal was successful and the movie was re-rated PG-13 without cuts, this time for
crude sexual content and language. See article from telegraph.co.uk According to Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway , the MPAA insisted that 10 of the best jokes of the film, including a dinosaur clitoris gag, needed to be tweaked or cut before the movie was classed as a PG-13.
So Wilson, who has a law degree, decided to go to arbitration herself, address the jury personally, and make her case that The Hustle was teen appropriate. She recounted: So basically I said that it was sexist to give our movie an
R rating, when the original that starred two men was given PG-13. Wilson said that she did an analysis between male and female comedies, comparing the language in The Hustle to that used in Adam McKay's Anchorman. She explained,
The Hustle has five references to female anatomy, but the PG movie Anchorman has nine references to male anatomy ... plus 20 references to female body parts. She added that the film includes the phrase, rub Vaseline all over your heinie.
Summary Notes A remake of the 1988 comedy, 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', in which two down-and-out con artists engage in a "loser leaves town" contest.
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Hustler White is a 1996 Germany / Canada gay romance by Rick Castro and Bruce La Bruce. Starring Tony Ward, Bruce La Bruce and Kevin P Scott.
Cut by the BBFC for 1996 cinema release. Further cut for 1997 video but still contains real sex. Uncut in the US. See also detailed case
study from bbfc.co.uk Summary Review: Rent it even if you're not gay! Hustler White is a fictionalised study of male hustlers
operating in Los Angeles. Bruce La Bruce sure knows all about tragic Hollywood suicides. The sex scenes are certainly not as graphic as "regular" gay porno. What you imagine is much worse than what you actually see
on screen. It's not as if there are any close-up penetration shots. Perhaps the razor blade scene with the "Versace Model", made me cringe the most.
Not to be taken too seriously. Rent it even if you're not gay!
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Italy: Uncut for:
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75:34s | UK: Passed 18 after 1:14s of BBFC cuts for:
- 2009 Peccadillo R2 DVD
- 2002 Peccadillo R2 DVD
- 1999 Millivres VHS
- 1997 Dangerous to Know VHS
The BBFC cuts were:
- A further 6s was cut from the razor blade scene cut for the cinema version. 50s in total was cut from this scene.
- The non explicit amputee sex scene implying penetration with a stump was cut by 24s and reduced to brief establishment only.
The BBFC explained that it was hard to justify it on any but narrative grounds The spectacle of someone being sexually penetrated by an amputee's stump is too brutish to be tolerable in a home-viewing medium.
As with the cinema release there were some brief scenes of unsimulated masturbation and real sex that were allowed to remain. | 44s
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The BBFC cuts were:
- There is a scene in which a client pays a hustler to burn him with cigarettes and then cut his back with a razor, attached to a small piece of wood. The BBFC cut 44s from this scene to remove all evidence of actual blood letting with
razor.
There were some brief scenes of unsimulated masturbation and real sex that were allowed to remain. |
| Hustlers Hustlers is a 2019 USA crime comedy thriller by Lorene Scafaria. See
Banned International: Hustlers |
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