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Dracula

 v          Dracula - 1958 UK horror by Terrence Fisher.


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Dracula is a 1958 UK horror by Terrence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Michael Gough. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1958 cinema release. The cuts were partially restored for the US version and fully restored for the 2013 Lions Gate release.

Summary Notes

After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fianc?e. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 82:27s
pal: 79:09s
12 certUK: The Definitive Restoration Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate gory horror for:
  • 2013 Lions Gate [Definitive + Restored US Theatrical] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon

From blog.hammerfilms.com , February 2012: Restored

Thanks to the efforts of a fan based in Japan, Hammer Films finally acquired the surviving footage from the extended cut in 2011 for inclusion in a forthcoming definitive restoration. The film contained a number of extended scenes, among them a shot of Dracula tearing his face off during the disintegration climax.

We have reviewed the restoration of the Japanese footage to Dracula. It was incredibly exciting to see the two long-lost moments in the context of the BFI's restoration.

Molinare have done a superb job restoring this footage, considering the state of the reels (you'll be able to compare and contrast on the eventual Blu-ray; we're going to release all four surviving Japanese reels unrestored as a single extra).

The moment where the Count leans-in over Mina is full of transgressive threat and erotic charge (one can easily see how this moment had to be cut in 1958) though the footage does not actually include a bite (contrary to wishful thinking in some quarters).

The face-clawing scene is truly magnificent and sits perfectly within the last few seconds of the film.

Note that although extra material was re-inserted, other less important material was dropped to preserve the running time, and hence keep the audio track in sync.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com : The 2007 restoration using uncut material from a Japanese print reveals 2 of the cuts:

  • 7s extra in the scene where Dracula moves to bite Mina.
  • 9s extra in 3 shots from the death and disintegration of Dracula
BBFC uncut

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run: 81:56s
pal: 78:39s
12A cert

15 Certificate

MPAA Unrated

UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 12A for mild bloody horror without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2013 Lions Gate [Definitive + Restored US Theatrical] (RB) Blu-ray/(R2) DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • UK BFI 2007 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

Dracula is a classic 1950s British adaptation of Bram Stoker's vampire novel 'Dracula'. It was originally classified 'X' for cinema release in 1958 (meaning that persons under 16 should not be admitted) and was subsequently classified '15' for release on video. In terms of current classification standards it was felt that the film could now be classified at '12A' for cinema re-release for mild bloody horror.

BBFC Guidelines at '12A' state that 'Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted'. Although the film contains some sight of blood (most notably when a vampire is killed using a stake) , there is no emphasis upon blood and injuries. Furthermore, although the film is atmospheric and generates some sense of threat, this is moderate in nature and distanced by the period setting and by the familiarity of the story, other versions of which have been classified at 'PG'.

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

  • 2003 Warner R2 DVD
  • 1997 Warner VHS
US: The US Theatrical Version is MPAA Unrated for:

From IMDB. The US Theatrical Version restores the cut footage during Lucy's staking, but the cut footage from Dracula kissing Mina and his final disintegration is still missing.

BBFC cut
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sub: 81:17s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1958 cinema release

From IMDB. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cut to remove shots of blood during Lucy's staking
  • Cut to reduce the erotic charge as Dracula leans over Mina preparing to bite. The original has Dracula muzzling her face and kissing her lip before pushing her backwards down on to the bed. The cut version replaces this with a shorter shot from a different angle that obscures the muzzling and kissing.
  • Cut to reduce the final disintegration of Dracula. The original had a shot of Dracula's hand peeling the skin off his disintegrating face and then delving into his eyes.
 v   The Brides of Dracula - 1960 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Brides of Dracula

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The Brides of Dracula is a 1960 UK horror by Terence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt and Yvonne Monlaur. YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema release but uncut thereafter. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Good Follow Up
A well regarded follow up to the very successful 1958 Dracula. Noted for style, atmosphere and good acting.

Peter Cushing plays a blinder in a film that contributed to establishment of Hammer as a major force in horror.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 85:25s
pal: 82:00s
12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate horror and violence with previous cinema cuts restored for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 85:24s
pal: 81:59s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1960 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • Cut brief shot of gore from Baroness Meinster's staking
 v          Dracula Prince of Darkness - 1966 UK horror film by Terence Fisher.


 X   Dracula Prince of Darkness

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  • The Bloody Scream of Dracula
  • Disciple of Dracula
  • Dracula 3
  • Revenge of Dracula
Dracula Prince of Darkness is a 1966 UK horror film by Terence Fisher.
With Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley and Andrew Keir. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1966. The same cut version was 15 rated when released on VHS and DVD but passed 15 uncut after restoration in 2012. There is also an alternative uncut US restoration that is MPAA Unrated.
Summary Review : Stood the test of time
This is the second Hammer Dracula film to feature Christopher Lee in the title role.

The film starts with a replay of the final few minutes of the first Hammer Dracula , which is perhaps the greatest moment in the history of Hammer films. From there it develops quickly, with two couples ending up staying at Castle Dracula. This film was made eight years after the original and its quite surprising how much more violent and gory it is.

The film was directed by Terence Fisher and you always know with a Hammer film that if he was the director you would get a quality film. Add this to James Bernard's great score and you have a fine horror film that has stood the test of time really well.

Versions

uncut
US Version
run: 90:15s
pal: 86:38s
MPAA UnratedUS: There is also an alternative US version restored from a master held by 20th Century Fox

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Alternative restorations were made in the US using a master held by 20th Century Fox. There are unimportant variations between the versions but the quality of the US version is preferred. See article from movie-censorship.com

uncut
UK Version
run: 89:57s
pal: 86:21s
15 Certificate

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2012 Hammer/Studio Canal Restored Version [with Corrected Audio Synch] R2 DVD/RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

It is widely reported that the master used for March 2012 release exhibits audio sync errors of up to 1 second. this is apparent on both Blu-ray and DVD disks and seems to be most obvious during the first 15 minutes of the film. This is now corrected for a re-release on 30th April 2012.

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2006 Optimum R2 DVD

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Thanks to Mark:

The resurrection is intact, the staking shot is present as is the Susan farmer scene. I have done a detailed description of the scenes as they appear on the DVD on the Anchor Bay website. I also contacted Julian of the Zeta Minor website who seems to agree with me and has altered it to uncut on his Hammer guide section. Apart from the extras it is now superior in terms of picture quality to the Anchor Bay US release which is also uncut.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~20s
run: 89:38s
pal: 86:03s
15 Certificate

X cert

UK: The cut UK cinema version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1999 15 rated Warner VHS
  • 1993 15 rated Lumiere VHS
  • 1992 15 rated Warner VHS
  • 1966 X (16) rated cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • The second of three shots of blood pouring onto Dracula's ashes, together with a linking shot of his servant, has been deleted
  • A close-up of blood coming out of the stake in Barbara Shelley's chest has been removed - in the censored print loss of soundtrack has been bridged with an additional reaction shot of Francis Matthews against the wall which appears to be the taken from another shot of him in this position but at a slightly different speed
  • After Dracula cuts open his chest, about 5s-10s of footage of Susan Farmer gradually coming closer to him has been removed presumably on the grounds that this makes it clearer that she was going to drink the blood on Dracula's chest. The offscreen shout which ends Dracula's advances appears against a different on-screen image in the cut version (because the original footage is missing) after not before Farmer has fainted
 v          Dracula Has Risen from the Grave - 1968 UK horror by Freddie Francis.


 X   Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

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Dracula Has Risen from the Grave is a 1968 UK horror by Freddie Francis.
With Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies and Veronica Carlson. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1968 cinema release. Uncut for 15 rated home video. Uncut and G rated in the US. This was the first film to be rated by the MPAA when it started rating films in 1968.
Summary Review: One of Lee's Best Performances

When his castle is exorcised, Dracula plots his revenge against the Monsignor who performed the rites by attempting to make the holy man's young niece his bride.

A typical example of a Hammer Studio's exercise in Gothic Horror exists. The unmistakably distinctive set design and music score is by Hammer mainstays.

Christopher Lee's performance is one of his best outings as Dracula. Director Freddie Francis coaxes serviceable performances from the rest of the cast.

At the end of the day, despite it's slow mid section, the movie works with plenty of fun and spirit.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 91:59s
pal: 88:18s
15 Certificate

MPAA G
MPAA

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence and horror with previous cinema cuts restored for:

US: Uncut and MPAA G Rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 88:52s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1968 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were

  • Some close up shots of Dracula pulling a stake from his heart were removed
 v          Taste the Blood of Dracula - 1970 UK drama fantasy horror thriller by Peter Sasdy.


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Taste the Blood of Dracula is a 1970 UK drama fantasy horror thriller by Peter Sasdy.
With Christopher Lee, Geoffrey Keen and Gwen Watford. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1970 cinema release. This cut version was passed 15 for home video and is the best available. The film was further cut in the US for a PG rating, but later releases are the same as the UK release.
Summary Review: Adding a Bit of Bite in Life

Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in life. In a nightly ceremony they restore the count back to life. The three men killed Dracula's servant and as a revenge, the count makes sure that the gentlemen are killed one by one by their own sons.

The acting by the entire cast was superb, especially Ralph Bates. The costumes, art direction, photography, and directing was one of the best in the Dracula series. Atmosphere and the great performances makes this a must see.

Versions

best available
best available
cut:
run: 95:13s
pal: 91:24s
15 Certificate

X cert

MPAA Unrated

MPAA R

UK: The UK cinema cuts still apply to the version passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:

From Tim on the Anchor Bay Forum. This version referred to as the Extended Version is still missing the original cinema cuts, but the 5 minutes missing from the VHS releases has been restored

UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1970 cinema release

US: The cut UK cinema was released with an MPAA R Rating for:

The BBFC cinema cuts were:

  • A customer with a topless woman was removed from the opening brothel sequence
  • Cut to the murder of Geoffrey Keen where a staking shot was replaced with one of 'less impact'. Blood spurts were removed
BBFC cut
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cut:
run: 90:40s
pal: 87:02s

mpaa cut
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15 Certificate

MPAA PG

UK: The cut US PG version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1989 Warner VHS

The UK cinema cuts apply to this release and then a further 5 minutes was cut for the film's US PG rated release. This doubly cut version was then submitted for the Warner VHS.

From IMDb. The US cuts were:

  • missing shots of Dracula's blood becoming powder during the opening scene
  • missing shots from the violent beating to death of Courtley
  • missing the snake charmer's dance in the brothel featuring a large snake warpped around her body
  • missing a couple of further topless shots
  • missing plot scenes involving Felix
 v          Scars of Dracula - 1970 UK horror by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   Scars of Dracula

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Scars of Dracula is a 1970 UK horror by Roy Ward Baker.
With Christopher Lee, Dennis Waterman and Jenny Hanley. YouTube icon IMDb

Originally cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated 1970 cinema release. The cuts have persisted ever since but the the BBFC rating was reduced to 15 for DVD. The same cut version is MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review:

A young man, Paul Carlson, is on a trip and spends the night at count Dracula's castle. Needless to say, he is murdered. After some time has passed, the young man's brother Simon comes to the small town where all the traces end to look for him.

Scars Of Dracula is generally regarded very poorly among Hammer fans. A decreased budget results in less impressive sets, and there is a bit more blood and violence than usual, but the film has an energy which was somewhat lacking in Dracula Has Risen From The Grave and Taste The Blood Of Dracula.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
~30s

best available
best
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run: 94:49s
pal: 91:01s

15 cert

18

MPAA R

UK: The cut Cinema Version was passed 15 uncut for moderate bloody horror for:
  • 2017 Studiocanal RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2007 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2004 Warner R2 DVD

UK: Passed 18 after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1989 Warner VHS
  • 1970 cinema release

US: The cut Cinema Version is MPAA R rated for:

  • 2019 Shout! Factory RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2012 Lionsgate R1 DVD

From IMDB. The UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC by about 30s to:

  • remove a scene of Dracula lapping blood from Tania's chest wound,
  • remove footage of Tania's dismembered limbs and
  • a shortening of the Priest's scarred face during the bat attack.
A further BBFC-requested cut to the torture of Klove with a poker was waived after the distributors made a music edit instead.

The cuts have never turned up in any print to date and may no longer survive.

Australia:

MediaCensorshipInAustralia points out that the Australian Blu-ray clocks at 95:17s = 91:28s PAL, with the intriguing possibility that this release could include the missing 30s. Unfortunately a closer look at the Australian release confirms that the 30s of cut material is not included (with thanks to Shane for investigating).
 v          Dracula A.D. 1972 - UK horror by Alan Gibson.


 X   Dracula A.D. 1972

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Dracula A.D. 1972 is a UK horror by Alan Gibson.
With Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut by the BBFC, but there have been reports of the US PG version being cut, at least on VHS.
Summary Review: Still a lot of fun

Johnny Alucard raises Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) from the dead in 1972 London. The Count goes after the descendents of Van Helsing.

Nowadays this film seems very tame indeed but it is still a lot of fun.

There are some wonderful set pieces in this film - the opening sequence is very well done and the showdown between Lorimar Van Helsing and Johnny Alucard is memorable. I have to say though that Dracula is dispatched quite easily at the film's climax (something which is not uncommon in the Hammer Dracula films).

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 95:40s
pal: 91:50s
15

15 Certificate

X cert

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong gory images:
  • 2020 Warner Bros R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2019 Warner Home video

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence and horror for:

UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1972 cinema release

UK : TV showings were generally uncut

US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:

Although sporting a PG rating label, there's no mention of cuts for DVD and Blu-ray releases

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 95:20s
pal: 91:31s
18

MPAA PG

UK: A cut US PG version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Warner VHS
 v   The Satanic Rites of Dracula - 1973 UK horror by Alan Gibson.


 X   The Satanic Rites of Dracula

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  • Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride
  • Dracula Is Alive and Well and Living in London
  • Dracula Is Dead... and Well and Living in London
  • Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula is a 1973 UK horror by Alan Gibson.
With Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Coles. YouTube icon IMDb
Heavily cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1973. This was further cut for 18 rated VHS in 1988.

In the US the UK cinema version was further cut and PG rated under the title of Count Dracula and his Vampire Bride. US distributors later reverted to the the UK Version which received an MPAA R rating in 1978. However US home video releases have been MPAA Unrated and feature the UK version with, and without, the BBFC 1s video cut.

The UK cinema version was passed 15 by the BBFC for 2019 Blu-ray.

Summary :

In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Van Helsing (a descendant of the great vampire-hunter himself, no less) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula himself, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.

UK Version

BBFC uncut
run: 87:45s
pal: 84:14s

best available
best
available

15

MPAA Unrated

MPAA R

UK: The UK cinema version was passed 15 for strong sexualised violence without further BBFC cuts: US: MPAA Unrated for:
US: It seems that the best available version is the same as the cut UK cinema version with the cut for video restored. This was MPAA R rated in 1978. There are countless other releases as the film has slipped into the public domain. Some US releases seem to be the cut UK video version.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1s
run: 87:12s
pal: 83:43s
18UK: The cut cinema version was passed 18 after 1s of further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Warner Home Video Video

The BBFC cuts were:

  • The 1s cut is of a shot of a stake going into a woman's chest next to her naked breast.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~5:36s
run:
pal:
sub: 92:49s
X certUK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1973 cinema release

From IMDb. The original UK cinema version was heavily cut by the BBFC to edit:

  • opening nude sacrifice scene,
  • 2 staking scenes,
  • the electrocution of a guard

Cuts were requested to the shooting of Torrence but these cuts was not made

US Version/Dracula and his Vampire Bride

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cut:
run: 83m
pal: 80m
MPAA PGUS: The US Version titled Dracula and his Vampire Bride was cut for an MPAA PG rating for:
  • 1973 theatrical release
 v   The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - 1974 UK/Hong Kong action horror by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

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  • 7 Brothers Versus Dracula
  • Dracula and the Seven Golden Vampires
  • The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires is a 1974 UK/Hong Kong action horror by Roy Ward Baker.
With Peter Cushing, David Chiang, Julie Ege. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cuts required by the BBFC for cinema release and VHS but not implemented in the cinema version. Cuts waived for UK DVD. There is a shortened US R rated version, but the uncut UK version has also been released and is MPAA Unrated.
Summary Review:

Count Dracula journeys to a remote Chinese village in the guise of a warlord to support six vampires who are dispirited after the loss of a seventh member of their cult. At the same time, vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing happens to be lecturing in the country and is persuaded by villagers to help them fight this curse of the ages.

The film was critically panned for a couple of decades but seems to be genuinely liked by those that take actual effort to watch it.

Original Version

uncut
uncut
run: 89:04s
pal: 85:30s
15 certificate

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence with previous cuts waived for: UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1974 cinema release
The cinema release was nominally cut by the BBFC but, according to IMDb, the cinema release went out with the cuts not having been implemented.
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2019 Shout! Factory [Uncut + US Versions] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 12s
run: 88:44s
pal: 85:11s
1BBFC 18 1982UK: Passed 18 after 12s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Warner VHS

The cuts were:

  • When the expedition party is attacked by the thugs right after they set out on the travel, the last of the baddies is killed by a sort of death grip, apparantly punctuating his jugular vein. This is shown in both the uncut, the old US edit and the US trailer! In the UK version you merely see the guy drop to the ground.
  • When the vampire lords later raid the village, the uncut version shows two girls being dragged out of their homes and stripped, showing their breasts. In the UK version we only see this happen to one of the girls very briefly.

US Version

cut
shortened
cut:
run: 74:54s
pal: 71:54s
MPAA RUS: The abbreviated US release version titled, The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula is MPAA R rated

From IMDb. As well as removing nearly 20mins of exposition, this version re-structures the film's narrative in order to cram a number of action scenes (some of which are shown two or three times) into the film as early as possible.

In addition to the narrative deletions:

  • the opening credits sequence now unfolds against stills of scenes of the vampires which actually occur about 15 mins into the original film,
  • the flashback structure of the old man avenging his daughters death by killing the 7th golden vampire has been removed and this is now simply an unexplained action sequence near the beginning of the film before Van Helsing appears, rather than contained within his lecture
  • The sequence in which the high priest meets Dracula in Translyvania has been rendered incomprehensible by the deletion of over 50% of the footage (and occurs about 10-15mins into the film rather than being the first scene),
  • and a lot of the dialogue in the scenes in the cave (where the good-guys rest for the night) is also missing.

Vampires

 v          Kiss of the Vampire - 1963 UK horror by Don Sharp.


 X   Kiss of the Vampire

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Kiss of the Vampire is a 1963 UK horror by Don Sharp.
With Clifford Evans, Edward de Souza and Noel Willman. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC or 1963 cinema release. Uncut for home video in the US and UK. A longer version was shown at the Barbican cinema but this hasn't appeared on Home Video
Summary Review: Stylish

When car trouble strands a honeymooning couple in a small Southern European village, an aristocratic family in the area reaches out to help them with sinister consequences.

An ulta-stylish effort that really is a wonderful film, from its memorable, atmospheric opening scene set in a cemetery to the spectacular climax involving a colony of bats.

It is well acted by a great cast, some of whom appeared in other Hammer films, and it is confidently directed by Don Sharp.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 88:08s
pal: 84:36s
12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1992 Sky TV

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 88:29s
pal: 84:57s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • BBFC edited some gore from the climactic bat attack
UK: It was reported that a longer version was shown at the Barbican cinema but this hasn't appeared on Home Video
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TV
US
US: There is also a US TV version that was substantially cut and re-titled Kiss of Evil. This version includes additional material not from the original film.
 v   The Vampire Lovers - 1970 UK horror film by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   The Vampire Lovers

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The Vampire Lovers is a 1970 UK horror film by Roy Ward Baker.
With Ingrid Pitt, George Cole and Kate O'Mara. YouTube icon Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for the UK cinema release. Cuts gradually restored until fully uncut by 2008. Also originally cut in the US for nudity that was not allowed in an R rated film, but again cuts were later mostly restored, albeit with a debate about missing a shot.
Summary Review: A Gem

The Countess is called away to tend a sick friend and imposes on the General to accept her daughter Marcilla as a houseguest. Some of the villagers begin dying, however, and the General's daughter Laura soon gets weak and pale, but Marcilla is there to comfort her.

Vampire Lovers is a particularly fine example and a cultural milestone that heralded the arrival of vampires as being romantic, charismatic and seductive.

Essentially defining the vampire for the generation of films that would follow Ingrid Pitt carries the cast and production effortlessly on a tide of charisma, charm, grace and almost preternatural beauty.

The film's much vaunted eroticism, through solely projections of male fantasy, are undoubtedly stirring. Ingrid's seduction of Madeline Smith when she chases her round the room before falling onto the bed alongside her is as erotic as anything I have seen onscreen.

Vampire Lovers is a gem which deserves to be savoured and relished.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 91:01s
pal: 87:23s

15 cert

Australian M rating
Australia

UK: Passed 15 uncut with the brief nude shots of Ingrid Pitt restored for:

Australia: Uncut and M (PG-15) Rated for:

This release has been criticised for some distortion on the audio track
cut
pre-cut
cut: 1s
run: 91:21s
pal: 87:42s
MPAA UnratedUS: Cut and nomially MPAA R rated for:

It has been pointed out that the MGM restoration of MPAA censor cuts has missed a 1s shot in the opening scene of a vampire's severed head bouncing on the ground Nothing to get too concerned about though. See article from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

cut: 2s
run: 91:00s
pal: 87:22s
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The US 1998 Restoration was passed 15 with BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2002 ILC Prime R0 DVD

From IMDb:

  • BBFC Cuts were waived, but the Ingrid Pitt nude shot was not included in this version.

US: Cuts partially restored and still nominally MPAA R rated for:

The existing material cut from the opening and closing beheadings was restored in 1998. The alternate angle extending the opening beheading was either not found, or doesn't exist. The Ingrid Pitt nude scene remained cut. See article from dvdtalk.com

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 4s
run: 90:47s
pal: 87:09s
X cert

15 cert

UK: The cut UK cinema version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Rank VHS

UK: Passed X (18) after 4s of BBFC cuts for:

  • 1970 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • Cuts during the opening decapitation scene.
  • Cut to remove a brief 1 sec full-frontal nude shot of Ingrid Pitt getting out of a bath tub.
  • Cuts to the sword beheading at the finale.

There are 2 further points that have been discussed:

  • An extended opening decapitation, showing it from another angle. This cut was never restored, maybe lost, or maybe never made it into the final cut anyway.
  • There's also a rumour that there was a final shot with a female vampire biting into a bloody breast. Nothing has been found to support the rumour.
mpaa cut
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MPAA R US: The US Theatrical Version suffered cuts beyond the UK cuts and was MPAA R Rated for:
  • US Embassy VHS
  • US cinema release

The US censors hacked out the nudity, but the film still qualified for an R rating for violence. The end result pleased nobody as it didn't end up widening the distribution and annoyed adults who were expecting the much talked about sexy version.

 v          Countess Dracula - 1971 UK horror by Peter Sasdy.


 X   Countess Dracula

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Countess Dracula is a 1971 UK horror by Peter Sasdy.
With Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green and Sandor Elès. YouTube icon IMDb

The BBFC originally asked for cuts but these were waived on appeal.

Summary Review:

The brilliant Ingrid Pitt

In medieval Europe aging Countess Elisabeth rules harshly with the help of lover Captain Dobi. Finding that washing in the blood of young girls makes her young again she gets Dobi to start abducting likely candidates. The Countess - pretending to be her own daughter - starts dallying with a younger man, much to Dobi's annoyance. The disappearances cause mounting terror locally, and when she finds out that only the blood of a virgin does the job, Dobi is sent out again with a more difficult task.

Director Peter Sasdy may have let the brilliant Ingrid Pitt run a little wilder amongst the drab sets with the roles of Bathory young and old, but her joy at hamming it up helps place this as one of the better later Hammer productions. Nigel Green and Maurice Denham give twitching support.

Versions

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uncut
18

MPAA
PG

89:02s UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2014 Network (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2006 Network R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2002 Carlton/ITV R2 DVD
  • 1986 Video Collection VHS
  • 1971 cinema release

From IMDb:

Although cinema cuts were requested by the BBFC (and the film remains listed as cut on their website) the edits were never made following an appeal by Hammer to chief censor Stephen Murphy.

US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:

 v          Lust for a Vampire - 1971 UK drama horror by Jimmy Sangster.


 X   Lust for a Vampire

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Lust for a Vampire is a 1971 UK drama horror by Jimmy Sangster.
With Ralph Bates, Barbara Jefford and Suzanna Leigh. YouTube icon IMDb

The UK cinema release had a sex scene cut by the BBFC. Home video releases are uncut.

Note that the ubiquitous promotional still to the right was a still for promotional use and does not appear in the film in such clear sight.

Summary Review: Cult Following

In 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple.

Just when the Hammer Christopher Lee Dracula franchise began to run out of steam in the late sixties, the company revved up its product by turning to Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla and filming several versions of the novel.

Lust is admittedly shaky in terms of script, and the ambiance is on and off (but wow is it terrific when it's on). What makes this click with so many horror buffs, in particularly those who love lesbian vampire films, is the one-time star Yvette Stensgard, a gorgeous Scandinavian child-woman who looks absolutely innocent (particularly when her eyes fetchingly cross), even the moment before she rips open the neck of her next victim. Lots of nudity, with nothing but blood covering her nubile body.

A genuine cult following has formed around this film because of Stensgard's devastating charisma, which would never be properly employed again, by Hammer or any other company.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 95:29s
pal: 91:40s
18UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2019 Studiocanal RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2008 Optimum [Vampire Lovers + Lust for a Vampire] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2002 Warner R2 DVD
  • 1990 Warner VHS

US: Uncut for:

BBFC cut
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sub: 95:15s
sub: 91:26s
X certUK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release

From IMDb

  • The cinema version suffered minor BBFC edits with a token cut made to the love scene between Mircalla and Amanda.
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 v          Twins of Evil - 1971 UK horror by John Hough


 X   Twins of Evil

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  • The Evil Twins
  • The Gemini Twins
  • Twins of Dracula
Twins of Evil is a 1971 UK horror by John Hough
With Inigo Jackson, Judy Matheson and Peter Cushing. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for cinema release, and the cuts have persisted since
Summary Notes

Directed with characteristic style and energy by cult filmmaker John Hough, Twins of Evil combines the signature Hammer elements of supernatural horror, black humour and fabulously lurid sensuality, Featuring another standout appearance from Peter Cushing, Twins of Evil also stars Kathleen Byron, Isobel Black and Dennis Price, with Playboy Playmates Mary and Madeleine Collinson as the twins.

Glamorous identical orphaned twins Maria and Frieda move from Vienna to the village of Karnstein to take up a new life with their submissive aunt and grim uncle - a fanatical Puritan and leader of a witch-hunting religious sect who is determined to kill his nemesis, Count Karnstein: a devil-worshipping libertine who has been turned into a vampire...

Versions

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best
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15 cert

18

X cert

MPAA
R Rated

83:39s

Submitted
87:21s
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UK: The cut cinema version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:

UK: The cut cinema version was passed 18 without further BBFC cuts for:

  • 1995 VCI VHS
  • 1987 MIA VHS

UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1981 cinema release
US: The cut cinema version is MPAA R Rated for:

From the Anchor Bay Forum. According to a list of Hammer cuts there were two cuts made to the film:

  • Reel 1 - Scene in shack. Remove shots of Count Kronstein (sic) registering extreme sexual pleasure and of Gerta entering frame from the left and lying on him
  • Reel 3 - In the episode in which a woman is prepared for human sacrifice, remove shots of hooded man dipping his fingers in blood, lifting the sheet and moving his hand up towards her middle. Reduce the shots of blood trickling on victim's neck

In addition the cropping for the Carlton DVD version has masked partial nudity in many shots. There are rumours of other cuts but these seem to be based on publicity stills showing scenes never actually shot.

 v          Vampire Circus - 1972 UK horror by Robert Young.


 X   Vampire Circus

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Vampire Circus is a 1972 UK horror by Robert Young.
With Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters and Anthony Higgins. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1972 cinema release. Some cuts were subsequently restored for home video but most have been permanently lost. The film was cut in the US for an MPAA PG rating but the best available version has been released MPAA Unrated.
Summary Review: One of the much better Hammer movies

A village in Nineteenth Century Europe is at first relieved when a circus breaks through the quarantine to take the local's minds off the plague. But their troubles are only beginning as children begin to disappear and the legacy of a long-ago massacre is brought to light.

One of the much better Hammer movies, with much blood and nudity, to say nothing of an even more startling child abduction/murder.

The visiting circus theme gives the film a tremendous boost. People and animals turn into each other and a dance by the tiger/lady is, as they say, worth the price of admission alone.

Super, well paced, sexy, bloody, horror.

Versions

best available
best available
run: 86:51s
pal: 83:23s

15 cert

18

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 with some cinema cuts restored for for:
  • 2012 Strawberry Media/Spirit [Great British Movies triple bill] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2011 Strawberry Media/Spirit R2 DVD at UK Amazon
UK: Passed 18 with some cinema cuts restored for:
  • 2002 Carlton R2 DVD

US: The same UK DVD version is MPAA Unrated for:

This is the best available version with remaining material cut by the BBFC assumed to be lost.

BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~1:39
run: 86:40s
pal: 83:12s
sub: 88:23s

18UK: Passed 18 after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Futurevision VHS
  • 1972 cinema release

From IMDb. UK censor Stephen Murphy requested many cuts to the film in 1972 though Hammer succeeded in shortening his original demands.

BBFC edits were made to:

  • the whipping scene toned down
  • a dagger in the face deleted from the opening scene
  • the forest attack by the panther
  • footage of the mutilated remains of the family.
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US Version
MPAA PG US: Cut for an MPAA PG rating.

movie-censorship.com speculates that this is the basis of the sanitised TV version.

 v          Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter - 1974 UK horror adventure by Brian Clemens.


 X   Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter

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Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter is a 1974 UK horror adventure by Brian Clemens.
With Horst Janson, John Carson, Shane Briant. YouTube icon IMDb

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Summary:

Vampire hunter and expert swordsman Kronos finds himself in a small village where several of the local young women have been found in an advanced state of age, their youth drained from them by a vampire's kiss. Kronos' search leads him to the Durward estate where he is met by the effete children of the apparently aged and sick Lady Durward.

Janson is a bit wooden as the title hero, but John Cater is excellent as Grost, and Caroline Munro is also excellent as Kronos' feisty love interest Carla. What really makes the film a winner for me is some lovely stylistic touches such as the flowers and vegetation withering as the vampire passes and theres some welcome black humour to be found in the film as well.

Versions

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uncut
run: 90:49s
pal: 87:11s
15 cert

AA certificate

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate bloody violence for:
  • 2011 Icon Home Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Leisureview DVD
UK: Passed AA (14) uncut for:
  • 1972 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

Frankenstein

 v   The Curse of Frankenstein - 1957 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

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The Curse of Frankenstein is a 1957 UK horror by Terence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1957 cinema release. These cuts persisted into home video until the 2012 restoration on Blu-ray when of the cuts was restored. Meanwhile the film has dropped down the BBFC age ratings from X in 1957 to 15 in 1989 to 12 in 2003.

The cut UK version is MPAA R rated but the 2020 restored Blu-ray release is MPA Unrated and so is presumably the uncut version.

Summary Notes

Victor Frankenstein builds a creature and brings it to life. But his creature behaves not as he intended.

Versions

best available
best available
cut:
run: 83:09s
pal: 79:49s
12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Restored Version was passed 12 for moderate gore and horror with some BBFC cuts restored:
  • 2012 Lions Gate RB Blu-Ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2012 Lions Gate Online
US: The Restored Version is uncut and MPA Unrated for:

From blog.hammerfilms.com : Restored

The restored film will include the eyeball scene --- restored from a reel of a print housed at the BFI then integrated into the main restoration, which was scanned from a Warner Bros I/P --- though not the head in acid bath scene, which despite our best efforts appears no longer to exist.

BBFC cut
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cut:
run: 83:00s
pal: 79:41s
sub: 83:21s
12 cert

15 Certificate

X cert

MPAA R

UK: Passed 12 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 Warner R2 DVD

UK: Passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:

  • 1989 Warner VHS
UK: Passed X (16) with BBFC cuts for:
  • 1957 cinema release

US: The cut UK version is MPAA R Rated for:

  • 2005 Warner [Curse of Frankenstein + Taste the Blood of Dracula] R1 DVD

From Hammer Films by Wayne Kinsey. The BBFC asked for the following cuts after an initial viewing (in black & white):

  • Cuts to the scene where a man's head is severed by the Baron and dissolved in acid. The severing was reduced to a brief shot and no footage at all survives of the acid scene. Stills exist though.

From Hammer Films by Wayne Kinsey. At the formal submission in colour, further BBFC cuts were required to reduce the following scenes to the bare minimum:

  • close up of two hands lying on a table
  • close up of an eye observed through a magnifying glass. See cut scene on youtube.com
  • shot of the monster's face with a blood smear across one cheek when he is standing facing the maid
 v   The Revenge of Frankenstein - 1958 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Revenge of Frankenstein

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

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

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

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

Versions

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

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

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

  • 1986 RCA/Columbia VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

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

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

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 2. Removed shot of Frankenstein dropping Karl's brain from a pan into a jar of fluid
 v   The Evil of Frankenstein - 1964 UK horror film by Freddie Francis


 X   The Evil of Frankenstein

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The Evil of Frankenstein is a 1964 UK horror film by Freddie Francis
With Peter Cushing and Peter Woodthorpe. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The BBFC cut the X rated 1964 cinema release but waived the cuts for 12 rated 2007 DVD. There also exists a cut but extended US TV version.
Summary Review: A Monstrous Continuity Error

Penniless, Baron Frankenstein, accompanied by his eager assistant Hans, arrives at his family castle near the town of Karlstaad, vowing to continue his experiments in the creation of life. He requires the services of a mesmerist, Zoltan, to successfully animate his monster. The greedy and vengeful Zoltan secretly sends the monster into town to steal gold and punish the burgomaster and the chief of police, which acts lead to a violent confrontation between the baron and the townspeople.

The film's version of the Monster is noted for resembling Universal Pictures' famous Frankenstein series of the 1930s and 1940s, including the flat-headed look of Jack Pierce's monster make-up. Earlier Hammer Frankenstein movies had studiously avoided such similarities for copyright reasons but a new movie distribution deal with Universal helped provide some latitude.

While loved by some, others regard the film as a less-than-satisfactory entry in the horror studio's run of Frankenstein films. The Evil of Frankenstein is considered by most fans to be a one off from the series proper, rather than part of the actual continuity, partly because of its stylistic differences from the other films, and partly because Frankenstein's thawed out original monster and the circumstances of its creation bear no resemblance to the creature from The Curse of Frankenstein.

Original Version

uncut
uncut
run: 86:33s
pal: 83:05s
12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate horror and violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 86:49s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were::

  • The murder of the Burgo-master was toned down

TV Version

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pal: 93:52s
MPAA UnratedUS: There also exists a cut US TV version where violence was removed and replaced with new material with new actors. The added material half heartedly and inconsistently introduces a subplot in which the beggar Rena who, as a child, gets rendered mute after an encounter with Frankenstein's monster.
 v          Frankenstein Created Woman - 1967 UK Sci-Fi horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   Frankenstein Created Woman

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  • Frankenstein Made Woman
Frankenstein Created Woman is a 1967 UK Sci-Fi horror by Terence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Susan Denberg and Thorley Walters. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut in the UK and US
Summary Review: Frankenstein

Frankenstein is re-animated by his colleague Dr. Hertz proving to him that the soul does not leave the body on the instant of death. His lab assistant, young Hans, is found guilty of murdering the local pub owner and Frankenstein acquires his body immediately after the execution. Hans' girlfriend commits suicide and is brought back to life by the good Doctor but with Hans' brain replacing her own.

Terence Fisher and Peter Cushing teamed up in a return to form for the series. Cushing is back at his best, portraying Frankenstein as a complex, cold-hearted, yet curiously sympathetic outcast.

Frankenstein Created Woman is now regarded as one of the best Hammer films.

Versions

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uncut
12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

87:45s UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate horror and language for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1999 Warner VHS
  • 1995 Lumiere VHS
  • 1991 Castle VHS

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1967 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated:

 v          Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed - 1969 UK horror drama sci-fi by Terence Fisher.


 X   Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

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Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is a 1969 UK horror drama sci-fi by Terence Fisher.
With Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson and Freddie Jones. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for a 1969 X rated cinema release. Uncut and 18 rated on VHS and then 15 rated on DVD. Uncut and PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Review: Hammer at its Best

Baron Frankenstein together with a young doctor, Karl and his fiancee Anna, kidnap the mentally sick Dr. Brandt, to perform the first ever brain transplant.

Hammer Films' 5th Frankenstein film is their best. Cushing brings a new pathos to the character of the Baron that is consistent with, and at the same time, different than his previous films.

Terence Fisher brings an unbelievable sense of style to this, his best film too.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

18

MPAA PG-13

96:28s UK: Passed 18 uncut for: UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1989 Warner VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
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X cert submitted 100:27s
=96:26s
UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1969 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cuts to remove the rape of Anna by the Baron
  • Edit shots and sounds of sawing during the brain operation followed by the removal of the brain behind a screen.
 v   The Horror of Frankenstein - 1970 UK comedy horror sci-fi by Jimmy Sangster.


 X   The Horror of Frankenstein

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The Horror of Frankenstein is a 1970 UK comedy horror sci-fi by Jimmy Sangster.
With Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara and Veronica Carlson. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut and X rated for 1970 cinema release, then 15 rated for VHS and 12 rated for DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Cold Blooded

The brilliant but misunderstood scientist Frankenstein builds a man made up of a collection of spare body parts. The monster becomes alive but he has mental capabilities much below par. The monster is aggressive and wreaks havoc outside the laboratory.

Ralph Bates was cast as Victor Frankenstein, the role having, five times previously, been played by Peter Cushing. It seems that the producers were emphasising a younger Baron in the hope of targeting a younger audience

Bates' Frankenstein is a cold blooded, emotionless character, who uses Frankenstein as his personal executioner.

A fine flick with some exceptional acting to boot.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA R

90:20s UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence and horror for: UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1999 Warner VHS
  • 1993 Lumiere VHS
UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1970 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for;

 v          Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell - 1974 UK horror film by Terence Fisher


 X   Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

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Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell is a 1974 UK horror film by Terence Fisher
With Peter Cushing, Shane Briant and Madeline Smith. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema release. Then further cut for a US R rating. All home video version were cut to some extent until 2014 when an uncut restored version was released
Summary Review: Monster from the Planet of the Apes

Last of the Hammer Frankenstein films, this one deals with the Baron hiding out in an insane asylum, so that he may continue his experiments with reanimating the dead, along with inmate Dr. Helder, who has been institutionalized for conducting such experiments.

Fisher's attention to atmosphere and Cushing's patented mad doctor lay down a solid foundation, but John Elder's stilted script, cheapo production values (nice miniatures!) and poor make-up FX (the monster looks like Big Foot mixed with Cornelius from PLANET OF THE APES) kill its serious intentions. However, there's enough going on here to merit at least one watch for horror fans.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 94:54s
pal: 91:06s
15 certUK: The restored uncut version was passed 15 uncut for strong gore, horror for:

The uncut version was previously presented at special screenings with the following comments from a Hammer forum:

The teeth-clamping scene, the additional shot of bloody arm stumps, extra eye surgery, extra brain-sawing/surgery, extra organ-throwing and sliding about in blood plus the legendary missing extra frames of the glass-slashed throat! Plus extra frames of the dead Monster and an extra reaction shot of Sarah that is in the cut, but not the uncut version. Longest ever version!"

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run: 94:35s
pal: 90:48s
Germany flagGermany: The cut UK cinema version is available for:

The German DVD only suffers the cut close up to bloodied throat.

BBFC cut
4s
X certUK: Passed X (18) after 4s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1996 Warner VHS
  • 1972 cinema release

Hammer Films have enquired about the whereabouts of 2 missing scenes:

  • An extended body falling into grave scene.
  • An extended scene showing glass in the throat.

Perhaps a clue to the original cinema cuts.

BBFC uncut

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pre-cut

cut:
run: 93:59s
pal: 90:13s
15 certUK: A Pre-cut version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1996 Warner VHS
BBFC uncut

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pre-cut

cut:
run: 93:06s
pal: 89:23s
15 certUK: A Pre-cut version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 Leisurewear/DD Video R2 DVD

It seems that the intended version was the US R rated version with some cuts restored to operation scenes. The previously missing shot of Frankenstein tying up arteries with his teeth during an operation was included. However the DVD was first published as per the US R rated version which was later withdrawn and replaced with the intended version.

The cuts in the official version were:

  • Missing shot of severed hands in coffin
  • Missing shot of monster's eye being put in socket during an operation
  • A deleted close-up of the bloodied throat of the murdered asylum director (John Stratton) after being glassed
  • Cuts to some of the footage of the asylum maniacs ripping up the monster, but not as much as the R rated version.
mpaa cut
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cut: 1:45s
run: 93:03s
pal: 89:20s
MPAA RUS: Cut and MPAA R rated for:

See pictorial cuts from movie-censorship.com . The cuts were:

  • Missing shot of severed hands in coffin
  • Missing shot of Frankenstein tying up arteries with his teeth during an operation
  • Missing shot of monster's eye being put in socket during an operation
  • Missing shots of a skull being sawn and opened during an operation
  • A deleted close-up of the bloodied throat of the murdered asylum director (John Stratton) after being glassed
  • Cuts to some of the footage of the asylum maniacs ripping up the monster and eating parts of him.

Quatermass

 v   The Quatermass Xperiment - 1955 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.


 X   The Quatermass Xperiment

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  • The Quatermass Experiment
  • The Creeping Unknown
The Quatermass Xperiment is a 1955 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.
With Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner and Margia Dean. YouTube icon IMDb
The film was uncut for an X rated 1955 cinema release. The BBFC downgraded the rating to PG for home video. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review: The Birth of Hammer Horror

Hammer's first significant experiment with horror came in the form of a 1955 adaptation of Nigel Kneale's BBC Television science fiction serial The Quatermass Experiment, which was directed by Val Guest. As a consequence of the contract with Robert Lippert, American actor Brian Donlevy was imported for the lead role, and the title was changed to The Quatermass Xperiment to cash in on the new X certificate for horror films. The film was an unexpectedly big hit.

A missile, launched by the team led by Prof. Quatermass, lands in the English countryside. Of the three members of the crew, two have mysteriously disappeared. The third one, barely alive, undergoes an horrible metamorphosis turning into a monstrous thing . Quatermass realizes that this is the way chosen by an alien form of life to invade the Earth.

IIt's a simple concept, but it's presented extremely well. The special effects are great for their day, especially the eerie scenes of the rocket poking up like a giant lawn dart from an English field. Very well acted film by most of the actors.

Versions

uncut
uncut
PG cert

X cert

MPAA
Unrated

78:11s UK: PG Uncut for:
  • 2011 Icon Double Bill (with 15 rated Quatermass 2) R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Leisureview R2 DVD

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1955 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          X The Unknown - 1956 UK Sci-Fi horror by Leslie Norman.


 X   X The Unknown

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X The Unknown is a 1956 UK Sci-Fi horror by Leslie Norman.
With Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman and Leo McKern. YouTube icon IMDb

No BBFC cuts for an X rating in 1956, however the BBFC did suggest cuts at the script stage. Later uncut for a PG rating for 2003 DVD. Uncut ad MPAA Unrated in teh US.
Summary Review: Quatermass 1A

The film was originally intended as a full part of the Quatermass series until Nigel Kneale denied Hammer the rights.

British Army radiation drills at a remote Scottish base attract a subterranean, radioactive entity of unknown nature that vanishes, leaving two severely radiation-burned soldiers... and a bottomless crack in the earth.

X the Unknown is an excellent sci fi movie from Hammer. The movie has a very creepy score and location photography, a lot of which was shot at night.

Versions

uncut
uncut
PG cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

75:38s UK: PG Uncut for:

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1956 cinema release

See article from en.wikipedia.org . Regarding the script of X the Unknown, one BBFC reader/examiner (Audrey Field) commented:

Well, no one can say the customers won't have had their money's worth by now. In fact, someone will almost certainly have been sick. We must have a great deal more restraint, and much more done by onlookers' reactions instead of by shots of 'pulsating obscenity', hideous scars, hideous sightless faces, etc, etc. It is keeping on and on in the same vein that makes this script so outrageous. They must take it away and prune. Before they take it away, however, I think the President [of the BBFC] should read it. I have a stronger stomach than the average (for viewing purposes) and perhaps I ought to be reacting more strongly.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Quatermass 2 - 1957 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.


 X   Quatermass 2

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  • Quatermass II: Enemy from Space
  • Enemy from Space
Quatermass 2 is a 1957 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.
Starring Brian Donlevy, John Longden and Sidney James. IMDb
Uncut in the US and UK.
Summary Review: Popular Sequel

Almost as popular as the original, the film is again adapted from one of Kneale's television scripts, this time by Kneale himself and with a budget double that of the original.

Professor Quatermass, trying to gather support for Moon colonisation his project to colonize the Moon, is intrigued by the mysterious traces that have been showing up.

The movie makes good use of locations and the alien plant is an old utilities generation plant that looks chilling and strangely futuristic. Donleavy is too much on one note, but Sid James is effective in a rare straight role as a hard drinking journalist and the rest of the cast are adequate

Special effects are antiquated. What still works are its atmosphere and sense of paranoia regarding our political lords and masters.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 84:30s
pal: 81:07s
12 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: PG Uncut for:
  • 2011 Icon Double Bill (with 15 rated Quatermass 2) R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Leisureview R2 DVD

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1957 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Quatermass and the Pit - 1967 UK Sci-Fi horror by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   Quatermass and the Pit

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  • Five Million years to Earth
Quatermass and the Pit is a 1967 UK Sci-Fi horror by Roy Ward Baker.
With James Donald, Andrew Keir and Barbara Shelley. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut in the US and UK.
Summary review: Well Regarded

The film opened to favourable reviews and remains generally well regarded.

An ancient Martian spaceship is unearthed in London, and proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around.

A great example of its genre, and still superb today. The scientists are scientific, the army officer annoying, the plot marvellously constructed, and the effects a strange combination of the superb and the slightly ropey, exactly what you want from a classic sci-fi/Hammer adventure of the sixties. Well worth watching.

Follow up: The Quatermass Conclusion:

Hammer announced they would make a fourth Quatermass film but nothing ultimately came of this. A new serial adventure, titled Quatermass, was eventually made in 1979 by ITV television in 1979 and (in re-edited form) received a limited cinema release under the title The Quatermass Conclusion

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 97:24s
pal: 93:30s

12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate horror for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1994 Lumiere VHS
  • 1992 Warner VHS

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1967 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The Mummy

 v   The Mummy - 1959 UK horror by Terence Fisher


 X   The Mummy (1959)

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The Mummy is a 1959 UK horror by Terence Fisher
With Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Yvonne Furneaux. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

No BBFC cuts for cinema release (after script approval that is). For some reason the US Version is a couple of minutes longer and has been used for home video releases.
Summary Review: Brought to life by Hammer

Hammer's executives had their pick of Universal International's horror icons and chose to remake The Mummy's Hand with the same team responsible for Dracula, Curse of Frankenstein and Revenge of Frankenstein. The Mummy also incorporates significant story elements from that film's sequel, The Mummy's Tomb. The film broke the box-office records set by Dracula the previous year, both in the UK and the U.S.

In the 1890s a team of British archaeologists discover the untouched tomb of Princess Ananka but accidentally bring the mummified body of her High Priest back to life.

Cushing it at the top of his form, and Lee makes the most of his limited opportunities to generate sympathy for the monster. The Mummy is one of the better looking Hammer films, thanks to Bernard Robinson's production designs and Jack Asher's cinematography. All round a very successful film but not for it's gore or horror, the film is very much family fayre.

Versions

BBFC uncut
US Version
run: 87:39s
pal: 84:09s
PG cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The US Version was passed PG uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The US Version and all video versions run a couple of minutes longer than original UK cinema version.

uncut
UK Version
run: 85:36s
pal: 82:11s
X certUK: A short version was passed X (16) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1959 cinema release

See article from bbfc.co.uk . The film may have been passed uncut but the BBFC got a bit heavy whilst approving the script.

There has never been any talk of censor cuts but Hammer Films have enquired about the whereabouts of the following missing footage. The first scene in the list was available as an option to distributors (which nobody opted for) so it is not clear whether these scenes were cut out of preference or else out fear of the BBFC:

  • The under-dressed maidens in the flashback procession.
  • High Priest Kharis' tongue-cutting and/or the tongue wriggling (these are thought to exist, but no known evidence).
  • There are also reports of missing shots to the mummy's head
 v   The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - 1964 UK horror thriller by Michael Carreras.


 X   The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is a 1964 UK horror thriller by Michael Carreras.
Starring Terence Morgan, Ronald Howard and Fred Clark. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut in the UK and US. Originally X rated for 1964 cinema release, 15 rated for 1986 VHS and 12 rated on DVD since 2006.
Summary Review

When European Egyptologists Dubois, Giles and Bray discover the tomb of the Egyptian prince Ra, American entrepreneur and investor Alexander King insists on shipping the treasures and sarcophagus back to England for tour and display. Once there, someone with murderous intent has discovered the means of waking the centuries dead prince...

Fred Clark is great as the Barnum-type promoter. If you love Hammer films or 1960s British horror movies in general then The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb is certainly worth a look.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 79:59s
pal: 76:47s
12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1986 RCA/Colombia VHS

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1964 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v   The Mummy's Shroud - 1967 UK horror by John Gilling.


 X   The Mummy's Shroud

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The Mummy's Shroud is a 1967 UK horror by John Gilling.
With André Morell, John Phillips and David Buck. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1967 X rated cinema release. PG uncut on DVD since 2003. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Traditional mummy movie

In 1920 an archaeological expedition discovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian child prince. Returning home with their discovery, the expedition members soon find themselves being killed off by a mummy, which can be revived by reading the words off the prince's burial shroud.

A traditional mummy movie with an interesting story and well developed characters. If you are a fan of classic horror from the 50s and 60s this you will definitely enjoy.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 90:10s
pal: 86:34s
PG certUK: Passed PG uncut for:

US: MPAA Unrated for:

Hammer have said that there is no missing material for the 2012 restoration. So previous releases are probably uncut too.

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 90:20s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1967 cinema release
 v          Blood from the Mummy's Tomb - 1971 UK horror by Seth Holt and Michael Carreras.


 X   Blood from the Mummy's Tomb

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Blood from the Mummy's Tomb is a 1971 UK horror by Seth Holt and Michael Carreras.
With Andrew Keir, Valerie Leon and James Villiers. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1971 cinema release. The same cuts have persisted to all home video releases but the BBFC rating was reduced to 15 for 1993 VHS. The cut UK version is PG rated in the US.
Summary Review: Tragedy and Rebirth

The shooting of the film was beset by tragedy. Original star Peter Cushing had to leave the production after just one day when his wife fell ill and subsequently died. Five weeks into shooting director Seth Holt suffered a heart attack and died, leaving Hammer's managing director Michael Carreras to complete the remaining sequences.

The film was adapted from Bram Stoker's novel The Jewel of Seven Stars. It was released as the support feature to Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde

An archaeological expedition brings back to London the coffin of an Egyptian queen known for her magic powers. Her spirit returns in the form of a young girl.

The film has had a mixed reception from reviewers. It is occasionally rather slow moving and maybe a little too carelessly scripted, but it looks fantastic with great sets and props.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut

best available
best
available

15 Certificate

X cert

MPAA PG

89:38s UK: the cut cinema version was passed 15 for moderate violence and horror without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2017 Studiocanal RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2007 Optimum R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2004 Warner R2 DVD
  • 1999 Warner VHS
  • 1993 Lumiere VHS

UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1971 cinema release

US: The cut UK version is MPAA PG rated for:

The 1971 cinema version was cut and this seems to have become the definitive version for all videos/DVDs since (including Region 1 releases). The cuts were:

  • A shot of a hospital orderly striking an inmate was removed

Dr Jekyll

 v   The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll - 1960 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll

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  • The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
  • House of Fright
  • Jekyll's Inferno
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll is a 1960 UK horror by Terence Fisher.
With Paul Massie, Dawn Addams and Christopher Lee. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1960 cinema release. Also cut for the original theatrical release. Uncut on home video in both the US and UK.
Summary Review: A Suave Hyde

Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.

Terence Fisher's film The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll is one of the most original and underrated adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . Unlike in the three previous movies where Jekyll was presented as a young handsome and likable man and Hyde as evil looking ugly monster, here Jekyll is middle-aged bearded and very cold and harsh towards others. Hyde on the other hand is smooth, handsome player who gets everyone to like him like that. However, he is no less evil then other versions of Hyde.

A dam good story with wit and cautionary observations of the human condition, this isn't one for the blood and gore brigade.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 88:08s
pal: 84:36s
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence, sex references and drug use with previous cuts restored for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 88:11s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1960 cinema release.

From cuts details on IMDb :

  • Dialogue cuts
  • Cut to shorten the scene where the woman dances with a snake
  • Cut to shots of brief nudity during Hyde's bedroom scene with Marla
  • A reduction in Hyde's strangulation of Marla.
mpaa cut
cut
US: The original Theatrical release titled House of Fright was cut to avoid an R rating and played to a general audience
 v          Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde - 1971 UK horror by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde

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Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde is a 1971 UK horror by Roy Ward Baker.
With Ralph Bates, Martine Beswick, Gerald Sim. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema release. The cuts have persisted ever since. The same cut version is MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Review: Hormone Problem

Dr. Henry Jekyll, in attempting to find a toxin that will wipe out all common diseases, accidentally stumbles upon a formula that transforms him into a gorgeous but evil woman. He needs female hormones for his experiments, so a number of London women meet bloody deaths.

This is one of few interesting horror films from Hammer at 70's. Director Roy Ward Baker has made a film that really takes you to the late of 19's century. Ralph Bates is good as the Ripper Jekyll.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 96:54s
pal: 93:01s
sub: 96:08s
sub: 92:17s

best available
best
available

15 cert

18

X cert

MPAA PG

MPAA X

UK: The cut cinema version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:

UK: Passed X/18 after BBFC cuts for:

  • 2004 Cinema Club R2 DVD
  • 1990 Warner VHS
  • 1971 cinema release

US: The US release features this same cut version. Originally X rated but later PG rated for home video:

No sign of any more complete version so this seems to be the best available

Cu details from the Anchor Bay Forum:

  • Reduction in rabbit gutting inter-cut with opening murder
  • Killing of prostitute in bedroom toned down with alternate shots
  • Killing of the doctor re-edited

Witchcraft

 v   The Witches - 1966 UK horror by Cyril Frankel.


 X   The Witches

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  • The Devil's Own
The Witches is a 1966 UK horror by Cyril Frankel.
With Joan Fontaine, Kay Walsh and Alec McCowen. YouTube icon IMDb
Always uncut in the UK and US.
Summary Review: Seriously Fun
In a magazine interview, writer Nigel Kneale said he was dissatisfied with the way the film had turned out. Personally he found modern black magic practitioners to be fairly risible and he had intended to poke fun at the idea of an English coven. However his blackly comic touches were smoothed out by the production team, who wanted the film to be entirely serious

Joan Fontaine plays a woman traumatized in Africa that eventually takes a teaching job in the English countryside.

This is your typical Hammer fare with a pretty good story of re-provoking the trauma within Ms. Fontaine as she discovers that a coven of witches resides in her new home town. A fun film to watch but the end is a bit hokey.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

87:02s UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1966 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v   The Devil Rides Out - 1968 UK horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Devil Rides Out

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  • The Devil's Bride
The Devil Rides Out is a 1968 UK horror by Terence Fisher.
With Christopher Lee, Charles Gray and Nike Arrighi. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut in the US and UK. The special effects were upgraded for 2012 DVD.
Summary Review: Highly Entertaining

In the countryside of England, the Duc de Richleau, who is proficient in black magic, learns that guests of a friend are members of a satanic cult. A young man Simon and his friend Tanith Carlisle will be baptized by the powerful leader Mocata to serve the devil. The two friends abduct Simon and Tanith expecting to save their souls but Mocata summons the Angel of Death and the Goat of Mendes to help him in a battle between the good and the forces of evil.

The Devil Rides Out is a flawed but highly entertaining production by Hammer directed by Terence Fisher, one of the best British directors of horror genre, with a good story of satanic cult. Christopher Lee this time is the good guy , fighting to save his protegee from the powerful forces of the darkness.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 95:08s
pal: 91:20s
15 cert

X cert

MPAA
G Rated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence and horror for:
  • 2012 Studio Canal RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2002 Optimum R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2002 Warner R2 DVD
  • 1999 Warner VHS
  • 1993 Lumiere VHS

Note that the special effects have been 'upgraded' for the 2012 Studio Canal restoration. See article from movie-censorship.com

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1968 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA G Rated for:

 v          To the Devil a Daughter - 1976 UK/West Germany horror by Peter Sykes.


 X   To the Devil a Daughter

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To the Devil a Daughter is a 1976 UK/West Germany horror by Peter Sykes.
With Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut in the UK and US.
Summary Review: Swan Song

An excommunicated priest sets up a satanic cult that only looks Catholic on the outside. He convinces a man to sign over his daughter's soul so that she will become the devil's representative on earth on her eighteenth birthday, but as that day nears, the man seeks the help of an American occult novelist to save his daughter, both physically and spiritually.

The completed film bore little resemblance to Wheatley's original story, and so unhappy was Wheatley with the final result that he refused to allow Hammer to film any more of his books.

An enjoyable film which was a fine swan song for Hammer

Versions

uncut
uncu
run: 92:30s
pal: 88:48s
18UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong sex and bloody violence. for:
  • 2018 Studiocanal RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2007 Optimum R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Warner R1 DVD
  • 1987 Warner VHS
  • 1976 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

Other horrors

 v   The Abominable Snowman - 1957 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.


 X   The Abominable Snowman

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  • The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas
The Abominable Snowman is a 1957 UK Sci-Fi horror by Val Guest.
With Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing and Maureen Connell. IMDb
Never cut in the US or UK
Summary Review: Low key High Altitude

A kindly English botanist and a gruff American scientist lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.

Nicely crafted little early Hammer film from the late fifties, surprisingly low-key for this studio, not to mention thoughtful. Directed by Val Guest and written by Nigel Kneale, it is the tale of two men, one good, an Englishman, (naturally) and one bad, an American, and their quest for the Yeti, popularly known as the abominable snowman in the high Himalayas.

Filmed on a tight budget, the picture is well-written, deliberately paced, and has relatively little action.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 89:44s
pal: 86:09s
PG cert

A Cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed A/PG uncut for:
  • 2011 Icon Double Bill R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2003 Leisureview R2 DVD
  • 1957 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v   The Hound of the Baskervilles - 1959 UK horror mystery by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Hound of the Baskervilles

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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. Youtube link IMDb

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.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut

best available
best
available

PG cert

A Cert

MPAA
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:
  • 1959 cinema release

US: The same version as the UK release is MPAA Unrated for:

 v   The Man Who Could Cheat Death - 1959 UK horror drama by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Man Who Could Cheat Death

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The Man Who Could Cheat Death is a 1959 UK horror drama by Terence Fisher.
With Anton Diffring, Hazel Court and Christopher Lee. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for its original cinema release and the cuts have persisted into all subsequent releases.
Summary review: Melodrama

A remake of The Man in Half Moon Street.

A mad doctor plans to live forever through periodic gland transplants from younger, healthier human victims.

Jimmy Sangster's screenplay based on the Barre Lyndon play tends to be heavy on the melodrama and short on the thrills.

Some stylish direction from Fisher and Christopher Lee in a supporting role and good acting on hand from Hazel Court and others.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut

best available
best
available

12 cert

X cert

MPAA
Unrated

~83:00s

submitted
82:59s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate injury detail for:
  • 2015 Eureka Entertainment Ltd (RB) Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon

UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1959 cinema release

Italy: The cut UK cinema version was released for:

US: The cut UK cinema version was MPAA Unrated for:

The cuts were:

  • a famous shot of Hazel Court's breast as she briefly unfurls a wrap during a modelling session. Apparently shot for a continental version which may have been located in France but it hasn't made it to any DVD releases yet. It is also reported that Hammer Films retains a copy with the nude scene.
  • cuts to the climatic disintegration of Anton Diffring
 v   The Stranglers of Bombay - 1959 UK action historical horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Stranglers of Bombay

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  • Die Würger von Bombay
The Stranglers of Bombay is a 1959 UK action historical horror by Terence Fisher.
Starring Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson and Andrew Cruickshank. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A" rated cinema release in 1959. Animal cruelty cuts were required for a 15 rated VHS release in 1996, but these video cuts were waived for 15 rated Blu-ray in 2018. There are now 3 versions on home video, a cut US Version, a UK Version and a slightly longer Integral Version.
Summary Notes

A murderous religious cult is way-laying travellers and stealing goods in nineteenth century India. As the disappearances mount and trade becomes difficult, the British East India Company is forced to act. But they give the job to an upper-class officer completely out-of-touch with the country rather than the obvious candidate who has been in India for years and well understands the people and culture.

Integral Version

BBFC uncut
Integral Version
run: 80:21s
pal: 77:08s
No CertUK: The Integral Version is not mentioned in the BBFC database for:
  • 2021 Powerhouse [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Hammer Vol 3 Set [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

The Integral Version includes 1 extra 4s scene showing a thugee getting is forearm slit in am initiation ceremony. See details from movie-censorship.com

Uncut UK Version

uncut
Uncut UK Version
run: 80:17s
pal: 77:04s
No CertUK: The Uncut Version is not mentioned in the BBFC database for:
  • 2021 Powerhouse [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Hammer Vol 3 Set [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

Cut UK Cinema Version/US Version

BBFC cut
cinema
category cuts
cut:
run: 79:43s
pal: 76:32s
sub: 80:41s
15

A pre 1970

MPAA Unrated

UK: The cut UK cinema version/US Version was passed 15 for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, gory images with the previous video cuts waived:
  • 2021 Powerhouse [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Hammer Vol 3 Set [UK + US + Integral Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
UK: T he cut UK cinema version was passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
  • 1959 cinema release
US: MPAA Unrated for:

From IMDB:

  • BBFC Edits to the kicking of Lewis by thuggees in an alleyway
  • Removal of reaction shots of Karim watching men being branded and strangled.
  • Missing shots of Marie Devereux destined for the Continental Version
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut: 7s
run: 79:36s
pal: 76:25s
sub: 76:32s
15UK: The cut UK cinema version was passed 15 after a further 7s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1996 Encore VHS

From IMDB:

  • Cut by 7 seconds with the additional edits being to remove a scene of a mongoose fighting a snake.
 v          Curse of the Werewolf - 1961 UK horror film by Terence Fisher.


 X   Curse of the Werewolf

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  • The Curse of Siniestro
  • The Wolfman
Curse of the Werewolf is a 1961 UK horror film by Terence Fisher.
With Clifford Evans, Oliver Reed and Yvonne Romain. YouTube icon IMDb
Heavily cut by the BBFC for 1961 cinema release. A less cut BBC version turned up in 1995. Cuts were waived for 12 rated DVD in 2010. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: A fine job

In Spain, Leon is born on Christmas day to a mute servant girl who was raped by a beggar. His mother dies giving birth and he is looked after by Don Alfredo. As a child Leon becomes a werewolf after getting a taste for blood on a hunting trip

Oliver Reeds portrayal of Leon Corledo is magnificent. He has a great presence and a roughness to him that is perfect for playing a man cursed with lycanthropy.

The movie is heavy on atmosphere and creepy visuals. Terence Fisher, one of Hammers prime directors did a fine Job in bringing to life the tale of the werewolf. This is another jewel in his crown of great horror films.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 88:55s
pal: 85:22s
12A

12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, brief gory images, sexual threat:

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence and infrequent gory images:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2020 Shout! Factory RA Blu-ray at US Amazon (includes a disk extra: Censoring The Werewolf)
  • 2016 Universal Hammer Horror 8 Film Collection R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2014 Universal Hammer Horror Series R1 DVD at US Amazon
  • 2005 Universal Hammer Horror Series R1 DVD at US Amazon

The film has been completely restored with all the missing footage intact.

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

cut:
run: 87:02s
pal: 83:33s
12 certUK: A BBC Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1995 Warner VHS

From IMDb:

The 1995 Warner VHS featured a print often shown by BBC which featured different cuts. Much of the material cut for the 1961 release is intact except for a reduced stabbing. However additional shots were missing including scenes showing dead bodies, shots of dead goats, and much of the climactic killing of the werewolf, including his deafening by the bells, the bloody gunshot wound, and some shots of his dead face over the closing credits.

BBFC cut
cut: 5m
run:
pal:
sub: 88:24s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1961 cinema release

From IMDb. The film had considerable problems with the BBFC on its initial cinema release and was subsequently cut by around 5 minutes. Among the scenes edited:

  • heavy cuts to the repeated stabbing of the Marquis (reduced to 1 stab)
  • the murder of the prostitute where scenes of biting and a shot of her dead body were completely removed
  • the killing of the werewolf in the bell tower which saw shots of his screaming when the bells ring, a blood spurt from a gunshot, and a closeup of his blood-dripping face also removed.
  • In addition the film was also cut to edit scenes of the servant girl waking in the dungeon
  • a shot of the Marquis picking a scab from his face
  • images of dead lambs.
 v   The Damned - 1963 UK Sci-Fi horror drama by Joseph Losey.


 X   The Damned

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  • These are the Damned
The Damned is a 1963 UK Sci-Fi horror drama by Joseph Losey.
Starring Macdonald Carey, Shirley Anne Field and Viveca Lindfors. IMDb
Cut prior to 1963 X rated cinema release over child concerns. It was further cut for US theatrical release. The cuts were restored in 2010 for 12 rated DVD and MPAA Unrated home video release in the US.

Summary Notes

An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children.

Director's Cut

uncut
uncut
run: 95:09s
pal: 91:21s
12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut/Restored Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence for:
  • 2021 Powerhouse Special Edition [UK Theatrical Version + Director's Cut] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2019 Powerhouse Hammer Volume Four [UK Theatrical Version + Director's Cut] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Sony R2 DVD at UK Amazon titled The Damned
US: MPAA Unrated for:

See version details from dvdcompare.net :

This is the original version created by the Director before it was edited down a little for UK cinema in 1961 Presumably the distributors were worried scenes involving children and violence It was further cut for the US release.

US Theatrical Version

BBFC uncut

cut
cut

cut:
run: 87:07s
pal: 83:38s
12 certUK: A shortened version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1996 Encore VHS titled These Are the Damned

The shorter US Version replaces the shooting of Freya by Bernard with a scene showing the shots being fired by a helicopter gunman.

UK Theatrical Version

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 94:27s
pal: 90:40s
X certUK: The UK Theatrical Version was passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1961 cinema release titled The Damned

From IMDb:

Although submitted to the BBFC in 1961 the UK release was held back by almost a year after director Joseph Losey delayed making a requested censor cut which showed King beating Wells with his umbrella. Losey eventually made the cut and the film was released in 1963.

 v   The Terror of the Tongs - 1961 UK horror adventure thriller by Anthony Bushell.


 X   The Terror of the Tongs

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The Terror of the Tongs is a 1961 UK horror adventure thriller by Anthony Bushell.
With Christopher Lee, Yvonne Monlaur and Geoffrey Toone. IMDb

Extensively cut for 1961 cinema release. Home video releases since have featured the same cut version
Summary Notes

A secret society of Hong-Kong at the beginning of the century called "The Red Dragon Tong" kidnaps the captain of a ship in the harbour of Hong-Kong as he tries to detain the killers of his daughter. Because the secret society is very powerful it is not easy to free him from their hands.

Versions

best available
best available
cut:
run: 76:13s
pal: 73:10s
15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The cut cinema version was passed 15 for strong violence without further cuts for:
  • 2018 Powerhouse Films (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2013 Sony Video
UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1961 cinema release
US: MPAA Unrated for:

See article from monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com . From The Bray Studio Years by Wayne Kinsey. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 3 - remove shot of first officer's mutilated hand. Remove shots of Helena's hand being held down by Tong men on a table and her reactions as her fingers are stuck by the axe. [The BBFC later added: We feel that the scene can be revised in such a way as to give the impression that she faints from the shock of the man rushing into the room rather than the severing of her fingers by the axe].
  • Reel 7 - there must be a considerable reduction in the torturing of Sale: in particular remove all shots of the needles in contact with his flesh.
  • Reel 8 - remove shot of torturer lying on the ground with axe in his body and blood all around it.
  • Reel 9 - remove close shot of man's bloody body after it has been repeatedly stabbed and shots of his mutilated hand.
 v   The Phantom of the Opera - 1962 UK horror music mystery by Terence Fisher.


 X   The Phantom of the Opera

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The Phantom of the Opera is a 1962 UK horror music mystery by Terence Fisher.
Starring Herbert Lom, Heather Sears and Edward de Souza. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut for an 'A' rating on cinema release, but has been uncut for all PG rated DVD and Blu-ray releases. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. (Thanks to Tim for an update).
Summary Notes

The corrupt Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) steals the life's work of the poor composer Professor L. Petrie. (Herbert Lom). In an attempt to stop the printing of music with D'Arcy's name on it, Petrie breaks into the printing office and accidentally starts a fire, leaving him severely disfigured. Years later, Petrie returns to terrorize a London opera house that is about to perform one of his stolen operas.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 84:03s
pal: 80:41s
PG Cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed PG uncut for mild violence, horror:
  • 2021 Powerhouse Films Hammer Volume 6 (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2014 Media Sales/Final Cut (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2014 Media Sales/Final Cut R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2005 Universal DVD [which was never released]

Netherlands: Uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The film was always cut in the US and so US prints were used as the basis for all the uncut releases on DVD and Blu-ray.

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 84:03s
pal: 80:41s
PG Cert

A Cert

UK: The cut cinema version was passed PG for:
  • 1987 CIC VHS

The BBFC makes a point of noting that this is the cut cinema version. It is believed that this was in fact the uncut version, but as it wasn't released, this remains unconfirmed.

UK: Passed A after BBFC cuts for category for:
  • 1962 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • edited out the eye-stabbing of the rat-catcher
  • edited out shots of a hanging body
  • extensive edits to scenes showing the creation and final unmasking of the Phantom.

When released in 1962 Hammers version of this famous tale was intended to be an X Certificate, so they were horrified when informed that it was to be part of a double-feature with the A Rated Captain Clegg (aka Night Creatures) for its British theatrical release. Two scenes were lost to British audiences-- the dispatching of Patrick Troughton's rat-catcher by The Dwarf (quick but very nasty) and the Phantom tearing off his mask to the stunned audience. Both these scenes are on this DVD version and add some much-needed grislyness to the film.

 v   The Old Dark House - 1963 UK / USA comedy horror mystery by William Castle.


 X   The Old Dark House

Link Here
  • A Velha Casa Assombrada
The Old Dark House is a 1963 UK / USA comedy horror mystery by William Castle.
Starring Tom Poston, Robert Morley and Janette Scott. IMDb
Originally passed X uncut by the BBFC but the distributors decided to cut the film for an 'A' rated cinema release in 1966. The uncut version was passed PG for 1996 VHS. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

An American who sells cars in England receives a mysterious invitation from an old, eccentric millionaire to visit his house in which he lives with his twin brother.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 82:50s
pal: 79:31s
PG 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed PG uncut:
  • 1996 Encore Entertainment [1962 film] VHS

From IMDb. The 1996 Encore video version (now rated PG) featured the original uncut print.

US: MPAA Unrated for:

The uncut version exists in both in colour and in black&white

BBFC cut

category cuts
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 83:25s
A pre 1970UK: Passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1963 cinema release

From IMDb:

The film was originally passed as an uncut X by the BBFC in April 1963 and an accompanying poster produced, though for various reasons the film was not released in the UK until 1966. It was then passed with heavy cuts to remove some of the darker elements with an A certificate and released in September 1966.
 v   The Gorgon - 1964 UK horror by Terrence Fisher.


 X   The Gorgon

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The Gorgon is a 1964 UK horror by Terrence Fisher.
With Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Richard Pasco. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1964 cinema release. Hopefully uncut for 15 rated VHS in 1986 and 12 rated DVD in 2010.
Summary Review: A Fine Hammer Horror

In the early 20th century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone.

This is a fine Hammer film, not overly scary, but incredibly atmospheric with its swirling mists, huge cavernous palatial sets, and wonderful direction and casting. Terence Fisher does a first-rate job showing us the conspiracy going on in this village. The film belongs to Christopher Lee, who play an eccentric, gruff scholar helping the other son of the newly killed father.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 83:17s
pal: 79:57s
12 cert

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 without BBFC cuts for moderate violence, horror and gory moments for: UK: Passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 RCA/Columbia VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Thanks to Tim:

The cuts to The Gorgon was just an instruction to darken the sight of the creature's severed head at the end. I guess what with remastering and all this darkening has probably been corrected.

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 83:35s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • The BBFC darkened shots of the Gorgon's decapitated head
 v          Captain Clegg - 1962 UK horror mystery adventure by Peter Graham Scott.


 X   Captain Clegg

Link Here
  • Night Creatures
Captain Clegg is a 1962 UK horror mystery adventure by Peter Graham Scott.
Starring Peter Cushing, Yvonne Romain and Patrick Allen. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut in the UK and US. Home videos are noted as running around 80m but the BBFC noted an unlikely running time of 105 minutes for 1962 cinema release
Promotional Material

Captain Collier (Patrick Allen) and his band of sailors show up to an English coastal town to investigate reports of Marsh Phantoms who ride by night spreading terror to the town. The Captain suspects that the local reverend (Peter Cushing) might be hiding something. Are the phantoms genuine or a cover for illegal smuggling activities?

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 82:01s
pal: 78:44s
12

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, threat, horror for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

uncut
uncut
run: 104:18s
pal: 100:08s
A CertUK: Passed A uncut for:
  • 1962 cinema release
 v   The Plague of the Zombies - 1966 UK horror by John Gilling.


 X   The Plague of the Zombies

Link Here
  • The Zombies
The Plague of the Zombies is a 1966 UK horror by John Gilling.
With André Morell, Diane Clare and Brook Williams. YouTube icon IMDb
Always uncut in the UK and US. It was reported that an early script was rejected by the BBFC.
Summary Review: A decent offering

Young workers are dying because of a mysterious epidemic in a little village in Cornwall. Doctor Thompson is helpless and asks professor James Forbes for help.

This film is fine and has a strong and commanding lead role by Andre Morell. It's a good story, is well put together, and interestingly is set in 1860 in darkest Cornwall

Overall this is a decent offering from the Hammer team.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

86:18s UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2012 Studiocanal RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2006 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2003 Warner R2 DVD

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1989 Warner VHS

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1966 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Rasputin: The Mad Monk - 1966 UK drama by Don Sharp.


 X   Rasputin: The Mad Monk

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Rasputin: The Mad Monk is a 1966 UK drama by Don Sharp.
With Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley and Richard Pasco. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1966 cinema release. the cuts persisted to VHS. Uncut for DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US
Summary Review: Pretty Good

The movie chronicles the events of history's man of mystery, Rasputin. Although not quite historically accurate and little emphasis is put on the politics of the day, Rasputin's rise to power and eventual assassination are depicted in an attempt to explain his extraordinary power and influence.

Noted for stunning visuals on a small budget and a good score but otherwise an average Hammer horror. Entertaining enough but won't stand up to repeated viewing.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 91:32s
pal: 87:52s
12 cert

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~33s
run: 90:57s
pal: 87:19s
15 cert

X cert

UK: The cut cinema version was passed 15 without furtherr BBFC cuts for:
  • UK 1999 15 rated Warner VHS
  • UK 1995 15 rated Lumiere VHS
  • UK 1991 15 rated Castle VHS
UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • UK 1966 X rated cinema release

From IMDB. The BBFC cuts were:

  • the Rasputin/Sonia love scene was shortened to end on the shot of Rasputin tearing open the back of Sonia's dress. The uncut version continues the scene for another 20s climaxing as she gets into bed and Rasputin pulls the blanket off her (unseen) naked body.
  • Two shots were shortened in the scene in which Peter is disfigured by acid in order to remove close shots of Peter's scarred face.

Hammer films in 2012 are appealing for information about lost footage from:

  • an extended fight scene, saying that it was definitely filmed, but there is no known surviving materials. Film restorers have noted a burning log, that suddenly appears on the stone floor toward the end of the fight between Rasputin and Ivan (Francis Matthews), a clear indication that there is definitely footage missing from this final fight
  • Also for footage from a scene depicting the suicide of Sonia, if it was ever filmed.
 v   The Reptile - 1966 UK horror by John Gilling.


 X   The Reptile

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

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

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

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

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

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

Versions

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

best available
best
available

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

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

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

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

The BBFC cut was described in The DarkSide magazine as:

  • a gloating close-up during the lancing of a snake bite
 v          Hands of the Ripper - 1971 UK horror by Peter Sasdy.


 X   Hands of the Ripper

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Hands of the Ripper is a 1971 UK horror by Peter Sasdy.
Eric Porter, Angharad Rees and Jane Merrow. YouTube icon IMDb

Originally cut both for UK and US releases. Later uncut on UK home video and US Blu-ray

Summary Comments:

Dark London Atmosphere

The infant daughter of Jack the Ripper is witness to the brutal murder of her mother by her father. Fifteen years later she is a troubled young woman who is seemingly possessed by the spirit of her father. While in a trance she continues his murderous killing spree but has no recollection of the events afterwards. A sympathetic psychiatrist takes her in and is convinced he can cure her condition. Soon, however, he regrets his decision.

Peter Sasdy filled this movie with a lot of dark London atmosphere, a straight on plot that never gets boring, good actors...and blood.

Versions

uncut
uncut

15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

81:38s UK: Passed 15 without BBFC cuts after the hat pin cut was restored for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

MPAA
cut
MPAA
R Rated
81:18s
US: So as to obtain an R rating, the murders of Long Liz and the housemaid were trimmed, notably the second stab wound on the latter.
BBFC cut
cut
X certsubmitted
85:06s
=81:42s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1971 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Remove horror shots of Liz's eye gouged with pins - as she lies on the ground'
  • It is also reported that a throat slashing was also removed

Note the BBFC noted a submitted time 88:39s. However this seems out of sync with all other reported runtimes. However stepping this down by one level of 24 to 25 frames per second correction to 85:06s results in a running time that is consistent with all other releases.

 v          Demons of the Mind - 1972 UK horror thriller by Peter Sykes.


 X   Demons of the Mind

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  • Blood Evil
  • Blood Will Have Blood
  • Nightmare of Terror
Demons of the Mind is a 1972 UK horror thriller by Peter Sykes.
With Robert Hardy, Shane Briant, Gillian Hills. YouTube icon IMDb
This Hammer thriller was cut by the BBFC for an X theatrical release in 1972. These cuts have persisted to all video versions since, which are all 18 rated. The 1990 Warner VHS was further cut by the BBFC. The same cut Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Lush Looking

A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.

Lush looking and skillfully illustrated Hammer Gothic horror period piece that might not have the class of some other Hammer entries, but it sure was entertaining.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 89:09s
pal: 85:35s

best available
best
available

18

X cert

MPAA R

UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 for strong bloody violence with the 1990 video cuts waived for:

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for

  • 1972 cinema release

US: The cut Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:

It is assumed that the material cut for the Theatrical Version has been lost and that this is the best available version.

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts for the Theatrical Version were:

  • Reel 4 - Reduce montage in which Fredericks wife is seen with gashes on her body.
  • Reel 7 - Considerably reduce throttling of the village girl by Emil, remove shot of him stuffing earth into her mouth and remove, as far as possible, shots of her face afterwards, also remove shots of Fredericks wife cutting her throat.
  • Reel 8 - Reduce the killing of Aunt Hilda by Emil, and remove the close shot of her dead face.
  • Reel 9 - Reduce as much as possible the shots of Fredericks body after he has been transfixed by a stake and the sounds of the cries.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 18s+
run: 88:02s
pal: 84:31s
18UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 after 18s of further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1990 Warner VHS

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC additional cuts for video were:

  • At 34m - During flashback montage superimposed on extreme close up of eye, after phrase on my wedding night remove visual of woman lying naked streaked with blood feeling her breasts as narrator shows excitement and disgust at the pain in the blood .
  • At 66m - In intercuts between woman being strangled on grass and woman strangling herself on bed, remove brief shot of woman's corpse lying bare breasted on grass streaked with blood.

Thrillers

 v          Never Take Sweets From a Stranger - 1960 UK horror mystery thriller by Cyril Frankel.


 X   Never Take Sweets From a Stranger

Link Here
  • Never Take Sweets from a Stranger
  • Never Take Candy from a Stranger
Never Take Sweets From a Stranger is a 1960 UK horror mystery thriller by Cyril Frankel.
Starring Gwen Watford, Patrick Allen and Felix Aylmer. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1960. Later uncut and 12 rated on 2017 Blu-ray. The US Theatrical Version was cut for dialogue.
Summary Notes

Jean Carter, nine-year-old daughter of the town's newly-appointed school principal, Peter Carter and his wife Sally, is playing in the woods with her 11-year-old friend Lucille, when Jean discovers she has lost her purse containing her "candy" money. Lucille tells her she knows where they can get sweets for nothing, and leads her to an imposing mansion, from which the owner, Clarence Olderberry, Sr., a tall, gaunt man of 70 has been watching the girls from a window.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 84:27s
pal: 81:04s
12

MPAA Unrated

UK: A short version was passed 12 uncut for child abuse theme and references, moderate threat for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2018 Mill Creek Hammer Double Feature Vol 4 (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 91:28s
pal: 87:48s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1960 cinema release
mpaa cut
cut
MPAA Unrated US: The US theatrical version was cut for dialogue and re-titled Never Take Candy from a Stranger

US: Cut for the original US theatrical release:

  • 2020 Mill Creek Hammer 20 Films Set (RA) Blu-ray titled Never Take Candy from a Stranger at US Amazon #ad
 v   The Full Treatment - 1960 UK mystery drama by Val Guest.


 X   The Full Treatment

Link Here
  • Stop Me Before I Kill!
The Full Treatment is a 1960 UK mystery drama by Val Guest.
Starring Claude Dauphin, Diane Cilento and Ronald Lewis. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Passed X uncut for 1960 release but was cut for US release. A toned down TV version seems to have become the home video version but an extra scene was found for for 2018 Blu-ray
Summary Notes

High-strung race car driver Alan Colby is trying to recover from a serious head injury. Alan and his lovely new wife Denise go on vacation to the South of France for some much needed rest and relaxation. But Alan is having trouble resisting his more violent impulses. Suave local psychiatrist David Prade offers to help Alan out.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 120:07s
pal: 115:19s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1960 cinema release
BBFC uncut
UK Video Version
run: 109:37s
pal: 105:14s
No CertUK: A longer UK version was included without an obvious BBFC database entry for:
  • 2021 Powerhouse Standard Edition [UK video version + cut TV version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Hammer Volume 2 [UK video version + cut TV version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

The UK Video Version has an additional scene with Alan showing and a not quite clear topless Denise in the bath.

TV
TV Version

cut
cut

cut:
run: 107:29s
pal: 103:11s
15UK: A cut US TV version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, threat for:
  • 2021 Powerhouse Standard Edition [UK video version + cut TV version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Hammer Volume 2 [UK video version + cut TV version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

From IMDb. The TV arm of Columbia, Screen Gems, syndicated a toned down 107 min. print to US television for years. The running time of the UK release seems to tally with the TV version. US: Presumably the TV version is MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The US TV version is missing the scene with Denise in the bath and subsequent flashes of her breasts.

mpaa cut
cut
US Theatrical Version
cut:
run: 93m
pal: 89m
MPAA UnratedUS: Cut for the original US theatrical release:
  • 2020 Mill Creek Hammer 20 Films Set (RA) Blu-ray titled Stop Me Before I Kill! at US Amazon #ad

From IMDb. Columbia cut the film to 93 min when they released it in the US

 v   The Shadow of the Cat - 1961 UK horror mystery thriller by John Gilling.


 X   The Shadow of the Cat (1961)

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The Shadow of the Cat is a 1961 UK horror mystery thriller by John Gilling.
With Conrad Phillips, Barbara Shelley and André Morell. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Passed X after BBFC cuts for the 1961 cinema release. Unreleased until cuts were waived for the 12 rated DVD in 2014.
Summary Review: Efficient and Entertaining

Nominally made by BHP Productions for contractual reasons, but nevertheless it was actually made by the Hammer Films team.

Was it supernatural force or psychotic compulsion . . . that drove five maddened murderers to destroy themselves? ... Or maybe just a cat.

The film moves confidently and swiftly along. Director John includes enough shocks to hide the holes in the plot, and to keep it interesting. The cast do their jobs efficiently and entertainingly.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 78:37s
pal: 75:28s
12UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, horror with previous cuts waived for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 78:49s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1961 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • cuts to reduce the opening murder
 v          Taste of Fear - 1961 UK horror mystery thriller by Seth Holt.


 X   Taste of Fear

Link Here
  • Scream of Fear
Taste of Fear is a 1961 UK horror mystery thriller by Seth Holt.
With Susan Strasberg, Ann Todd and Ronald Lewis. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut in the US and UK
Summary Review: Edge-of-the-seat

A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.

An edge-of-the-seat Hammer thriller scripted by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Seth Holt.

If you like Hammer films and Hitchcock-style thrillers then this film is a real treat.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 81:19s
pal: 78:04s
12 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for infrequent moderate horror:

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1961 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Maniac - 1963 UK crime horror by Michael Carreras


 X   Maniac (1963)

Link Here
  • The Maniac
Maniac is a 1963 UK crime horror by Michael Carreras
With Kerwin Mathews, Nadia Gray and Donald Houston. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1963 cinema release. The BBFC reported that cuts were waived for 12 rated Blu-ray in 2017, but the running time still matches the cut version.
Summary Review: Forgotten

An American painter has an affair with a bar owner is a French village and agrees to help her murderer husband escape from a prison for the criminally insane.

Let down by some poor acting. Script, direction and photography are said to be good though.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 86:14s
pal: 82:47s
12UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, threat, references to sexual violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

Thanks to Tim who comments:

I'm also fairly sure that the Indicator print of Hammer's Maniac is the BBFC cut print (despite the BBFC statement about waived cuts) since all the releases I've seen are the BBFC cut print but I don't own it so can't be definite.

In fact the running time is also 2:14s shorter than the version submitted for cinema release in 1963.

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut:
run: 86:15s
pal: 82:48s
sub: 88:55s
X pre 1970

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release
US: MPAA Unrated for:
 v          Paranoiac - 1963 UK horror by Freddie Francis.


 X   Paranoiac

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Paranoiac is a 1963 UK horror by Freddie Francis.
With Janette Scott, Oliver Reed and Sheila Burrell. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1963. The same cut version has been released since but has been downrated to a BBFC 12 rating for DVD and Blu-ray
Summary Review: Efficient thriller

Wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion is visited by his supposedly long lost brother.

An odd, low key black & white film is beautifully directed by Freddie Francis. The plot has plenty of twists and turns to keep you off guard.

The acting is good. Reed especially is fantastic, his violent rages are frightening and you can always see the madness lurking underneath him.

An efficient thriller which keeps you entertained and guessing. Recommended.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut

best available
best
available

12 cert

X cert

76:42s

Cinema
submitted
80:29s

UK: Passed 12 for moderate horror without further BBFC cuts for:
It seems likely that the Eureka release was the same 1963 cut cinema release but this is not absolutely confirmed. See article from dvdoutsider.co.uk .

UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1963 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Nightmare - 1964 UK horror thriller by Freddie Francis.


 X   Nightmare (1964)

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  • Here's the Knife
  • Dear: Now Use It
Nightmare is a 1964 UK horror thriller by Freddie Francis.
With David Knight, Moira Redmond and Jennie Linden. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for its 1964 cinema release. The consensus is that US and European DVD releases are uncut
Summary review: One of the best

Janet is a young student at a private school; her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother, who is in fact locked in an insane asylum, haunting her. Expelled because of her persistent nightmares, Janet is sent home where the nightmares continue.

This is one of the best of Hammer's horror/thrillers. It is more than likely overlooked because it does not have an major stars in it.

Imaginative production, courtesy of Hammer regulars Freddie Francis and Jimmy Sangster, makes it a compelling mystery oozing with a Gothic atmosphere.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 82:14s
pal: 78:57s

12 cert

MPAA Unrated

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UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, injury detail for:

Italy: Uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The consensus is that US and European DVD releases are uncut

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 82:14s
pal: 78:57s
X certUK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release
 v          Fanatic - 1965 UK horror thriller by Silvio Narizzano


 X   Fanatic

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  • Die! Die! My Darling!
Fanatic is a 1965 UK horror thriller by Silvio Narizzano
With Tallulah Bankhead, Stefanie Powers and Peter Vaughan. YouTube icon IMDb
The BBFC originally asked for cuts but these were waived on appeal. The 1965 cinema release was therefore uncut and X rated. Uncut home video releases were 15 rated in the UK and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Effectively creepy

A young woman is terrorized by her fiance's demented mother who blames her for her son's death.

This effectively creepy little Gothic horror tale is one of Hammer's finest psychological-thrillers

Tallulah Bankhead in her last film manages to be both amusing and terrifying at the same time. It's a blissful performance, it's her finest hour on screen.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 96:09s
pal: 92:18s
15 cert

X cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence and sexual threat:
  • 2020 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition R0 Blu-ray titled Fanatic at UK Amazon
  • 2017 Powerhouse Films Hammer Volume One: Fear Warning R0 Blu-ray titled Fanatic at UK Amazon
  • 2006 Sony R2 DVD titled Die! Die! My Darling! at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2020 Mill Creek Hammer 20 Films Set (RA) Blu-ray titled Die! Die! My Darling! at US Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Mill Creek Hammer Double Feature Vol 3 (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2016 Mill Creek Hammer Film Collection Vol 2 R1 DVD titled Die! Die! My Darling! a at US Amazon
  • US VOD to buy [US only] titled Die! Die! My Darling! a at US Amazon
  • 2003 Sony R1 DVD titled Die! Die! My Darling! at US Amazon
UK: Passed X (16) uncurt for:
  • 1965 cinema release titled Fanatic

Thanks to Tim:

The film was never cut by the BBFC despite the cuts noted on their website. A number of cuts were requested originally, but Hammer successfully appealed and the cuts were waived. Apart from the title change the UK and US prints are the same.

 v          Hysteria


 X   Hysteria

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Hysteria

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

X cert

MPAA
Unrated

81:43s 1965 UK thriller by Freddie Francis.
With Robert Webber, Anthony Newlands and Jennifer Jayne. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1986 MGM/UA VHS

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1965 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Summary Review: Still Enjoyable

An American wakes up in an English hospital unable to remember anything of his life before a recent car accident. With only a photograph torn from a newspaper to guide him, and an unknown benefactor, he attempts to unravel what looks increasingly like a bizarre murder.

Not the best of Sangster's Hammer thrillers but holds up well and is still enjoyable

 v   The Nanny


 X   The Nanny

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The Nanny

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

X cert

89:04s 1965 UK thriller by Seth Holt.
With Bette Davis, Wendy Craig and Jill Bennett. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate horror and threat to children for:

UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:

  • 1965 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Summary Review: Tense

Bette Davis stars as an English nanny whose sense of reality is clouded due to some deep dark secret in her past.

The film rachets up the tension from the very beginning.

The one problem, as with all films dealing with troublesome kids is that William Dix's Joey is so rotten in the beginning that one wants someone to knock him off. But watch this for Davis

 v          Crescendo - 1970 UK horror thriller by Alan Gibson.


 X   Crescendo

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Crescendo is a 1970 UK horror thriller by Alan Gibson.
With Stefanie Powers, James Olson and Margaretta Scott. YouTube icon IMDb

There was a cut US PG rated theatrical version of Crescendo, but all other releases have been uncut

Summary Review:

Psycho Genre

This is one of the last examples of Hammer's psycho genre, similar in style and plotline to those the company made in the early sixties such as Maniac, Paranoiac, Nightmare and Scream of Fear/Taste of Fear.

It probably isn't one of Hammer's greatest achievements but is by no means one of the worst. The photography is very effective in places and the setting is quite haunting in a picturesque kind of way.

Versions

uncut
uncut
X cert

MPAA
Unrated centre MPAA
R Rated

95:06s UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1970 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

US: The original theatrical release was uncut and R Rated

MPAA
cut
MPAA
PG
~83:00s US: The original theatrical release was uncut and R Rated but this was later withdrawn and replaced with a cut PG version.
  • Noted as having removed nudity
 v          Fear in the Night - 1972 UK mystery thriller by Jimmy Sangster.


 X   Fear in the Night

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Fear in the Night is a 1972 UK mystery thriller by Jimmy Sangster.
With Judy Geeson, Joan Collins, Ralph Bates. YouTube icon IMDb

This Hammer horror was always uncut in the UK, originally X rated for 1972 cinema release, 15 rated on VHS and then 12 rated for DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summery Review: Macabre macabre

A young woman recovering from a nervous breakdown moves with her husband to a boys' school, but finds herself being terrorized by a mysterious one-armed man - and nobody believes her.

Director Jimmy Sangster delivers enough startling imagery (Cushing's shattered glasses; a gloved prosthetic arm) and well-handled scenes of suspense to ensure that the film is certainly never dull. Fear in the Night is a solid slice of macabre entertainment.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 93:40s
pal: 89:55s

12 cert

15 cert

X cert

MPAA PG

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate threat and horror for: UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1994 Lumiere VHS
UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1972 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
 v          Straight on Till Morning - 1972 UK horror by Peter Collinson.


 X   Straight on Till Morning

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  • Dressed for Death
Straight on Till Morning is a 1972 UK horror by Peter Collinson.
With Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant and James Bolam. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1972. It is unknown if these cuts persist to 18 rated home video. MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Incredibly bleak

A timid, withdrawn woman meets a man she believes is finally the love of her life, unaware that he is a vicious serial killer.

Incredibly bleak psychological thriller from Hammer really captures the darkest side of the sexual revolution.

Tushingham is excruciatingly naive as the beleaguered mouse-child, Briant impossibly fey as the brooding beast-man, and the whole drama is absurdly lighthearted and gruesome at once. By far the best thing Hammer ever churned out.

Versions

BBFC uncut
run: 95:33s
pal: 91:44s
18UK: An unknown version was passed 18 for strong sex and violence without BBFC cuts for: US: An unknown version is MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 96:01s
X certUK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release

Action, Adventure and Crime Films

 v          Cash on Demand - 1961 UK crime thriller by Quentin Lawrence.


 X   Cash on Demand

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  • Assalto ao Cofre
Cash on Demand is a 1961 UK crime thriller by Quentin Lawrence.
Starring Peter Cushing, André Morell and Richard Vernon. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There are no indications of censorship but the film has been released with several different runtimes.

Summary Notes

A ruthless crook abducts the wife and child of a bank manager and then masquerades as an insurance company detective while scheming to rob the institution in this crime drama. Unfortunately, some of the manager's employees learn about the plot and the terrified manager must beg them to remain silent. Fortunately, the cops have been on the case all along.

Versions

BBFC uncut
US Extended Version
run: 80:01s
pal: 76:49s
PG 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: The US extended version was passed PG uncut for mild threat:
  • 2021 Powerhouse Films [UK + US Extended Version] RA Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2017 Powerhouse Films UK [16:9] video
US: Passed uncut for:
uncut
uncut
run: 67m
pal: 64m
No CertUK: A very short version was passed PG uncut for mild threat:

Powerhouse notes a 67m version that is described as the UK Theatrical Cut but this does not correlated to any version seen by the BBFC.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 88:42s
pal: 85:09s
U pre 1970UK: Passed U uncut:
  • 1961 cinema release
 v          Creatures the World Forgot - 1971 UK Sci-Fi horror adventure by Don Chaffey.


 X   Creatures the World Forgot

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Creatures the World Forgot is a 1971 UK Sci-Fi horror adventure by Don Chaffey.
Starring Julie Ege, Tony Bonner and Robin John. IMDb

Uncut and X rated for 1971 cinema release. A shorter version was passed 18 for 1986 VHS.

Summary Notes

In prehistoric times, two brothers fight each other for the leadership of their tribe.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 95:06s
pal: 91:18s
18 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: A shorter version was passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexualised nudity and an attempted sexual assault: US: MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 100:29s
pal: 96:28s
X 1970UK: Passed X (18) uncut:
  • 1971 cinema release
 v   The Devil-Ship Pirates - 1964 UK action adventure thriller by Don Sharp.


 X   The Devil-Ship Pirates

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The Devil-Ship Pirates is a 1964 UK action adventure thriller by Don Sharp.
Starring Christopher Lee, Andrew Keir and John Cairney. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated cinema release in 1964. UK home video releases are PG rated and uncut. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

A pirate ship, fighting in 1588 on the side of the Spanish Armada, suffers damage and must put into a village on the British coast for repairs. The village is small and isolated and the Spanish convince the villagers that the English fleet has been defeated and that they, the Spanish, are now their masters. This results in the villagers' sullen cooperation, but rumors and unrest begin to spread and soon the Spanish pirates find themselves facing a revolt.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 86:04s
pal: 82:37s
PG 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed PG uncut:
  • 2021 Network R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad
  • 1999 Warner Home VHS
  • 1996 Lumiere Pictures VHS

All video releases have the BBFC cinema cuts restored.

US: MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 85:53s
U pre 1970UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1964 cinema release
From IMDb. The BBFC category cuts were to edit the fight in the tavern
 v   The Lost Continent - 1968 UK / USA fantasy adventure by Michael Carreras and Leslie Norman (uncredited).


 X   The Lost Continent

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The Lost Continent is a 1968 UK / USA fantasy adventure by Michael Carreras and Leslie Norman (uncredited).
Starring Eric Porter, Hildegard Knef and Suzanna Leigh. IMDb

The US theatrical release was cut for an MPAA G rating. The cut footage was located and spliced back into the a US theatrical print to create the Extended Version released on home video. However the restored footage was slightly lower quality, and the final result was significantly shorter than the original UK Theatrical Version.

Summary Notes

On their way to South America, the passengers and crew of an old freighter face many challenges. The captain has taken on illegal cargo - a dangerous consignment of phosphorous that will explode if it comes into contact with water - something that worries the crew but less so for the passengers who all seem to have good reasons to continue their trip. When the ship takes on water some of the crew mutiny and eventually abandon ship. For those who stay aboard, they soon find themselves trapped in a huge bed of living seaweed and find a several centuries old Spanish galleon that has been trapped for all of that time - now manned by the descendants of the original crew. They will have to help them if they are to survive.

Versions

best available
best available
run: 96:43s
pal: 92:51s
MPAA UnratedUS: The US Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated:
  • 2020 Shout! Factory [US Theatrical Version + US Extended Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
The US theatrical release was cut for an MPAA G rating. The cut footage was located and spliced back into the a US theatrical print to create the Extended Version. However the restored footage was slightly lower quality, and the final result was significantly shorter than the original UK Theatrical Version.
BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

run: 87:04s
pal: 83:35s
12 1980

MPAA G
MPAA

UK: The cut US Theatrical Version was passed 12 for moderate violence without further BBFC cuts
  • 2010 Optimum Releasing video

US: The US Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA G rating.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 103:43s
pal: 99:34s
X pre 1970UK: The UK Theatrical Version was passed X (16) uncut:
  • 1968 cinema release
 v   The Pirates of Blood River - 1962 UK action romance by John Gilling.


 X   The Pirates of Blood River

Link Here
  • Pirates of Blood River
  • Die Piraten am Todesfluss
The Pirates of Blood River is a 1962 UK action romance by John Gilling.
Starring Kerwin Mathews, Glenn Corbett and Christopher Lee. IMDb
Heavily cut from X to U for 1961 UK cinema release. An unknown cut version was passed 12 for 2020 Blu-ray.

Summary Notes

In a village of Huguenot refugees, Jonathon Standing is exiled by his father to a nearby penal colony for his improper relationship with a married woman. This penal colony is then invaded by pirates who force Jonathan to lead them back to his village, convinced that it contains a great treasure.

Versions

BBFC uncut
run: 90:32s
pal: 86:55s

best available
best
available
12

MPAA Unrated

UK: A cut version was passed 12 for moderate violence, occasional bloody images without further BBFC cuts:
  • 2020 Powerhouse Films Hammer Volume Five RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 94:27s
U pre 1970UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1961 cinema release titled Pirates of Blood River

From IMDb.

This movie was originally given a BBFC X (16) certificate for its cinema release. Hammer then decided they wanted an A certificate, so it was trimmed of violence with heavy cuts to the killing of Maggie by piranhas.

After reconsidering again, Hammer decided to settle for a U certificate, so further cuts were made which edited:

  • all of the piranha scenes
  • the blindfolded sword-fight,
  • the attack on the farm,
  • a shot of a hanged man's legs, and
  • the overdubbing of words such as harlot and adulterer.
 v          Shatter - 1974 UK / Hong Kong action drama by Michael Carreras and Monte Hellman (uncredited).


 X   Shatter

Link Here
  • Call Him Mr. Shatter
Shatter is a 1974 UK / Hong Kong action drama by Michael Carreras and Monte Hellman (uncredited).
Starring Stuart Whitman, Lung Ti and Lily Li. IMDb
A co-production between Hammer and the Hong Kong Shaw Brothers was cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1975. A uncut version is set for 2020 Blu-ray.

Summary Notes

Shatter, an international hitman, is hiding out in Hong Kong after he has completed a contract out on an African leader. Shatter soon finds out that everyone wants him dead, including the crime syndicate, the cops and the brother of the African leader he killed. Shatter teams up with a kung fu expert to try to get the money that is owed to him. Various double crosses and fight scenes ensue.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
X 1970UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1975 cinema release
From IMDb.

The U.S Anchor Bay DVD featured the UK cinema print which was cut to remove a hook impaling and a man being shot and spitting blood during the dock fight.

A Hammer Revival

 v          Let Me In - 2010 UK/USA Hammer horror mystery by Matt Reeves.


 X   Let Me In

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Let Me In is a 2010 UK/USA Hammer horror mystery by Matt Reeves.
With Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz and Richard Jenkins. IMDb

Always uncut in the UK and US.
Summary Notes

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the twelve year-old Owen is a lonely and outcast boy bullied in school by Kenny and two other classmates; at home, Owen dreams of avenging himself against the trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old next door neighbor, Abby, who only appears during the night in the playground of their building. Meanwhile, Abby's father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby, who is actually an ancient vampire. Abby advises Owen to fight Kenny; however, soon he discovers that she is a vampire, and he feels fear and love for the girl. Meanwhile a police officer is investigating the murder cases, believing that it is a satanic cult.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 115:46s
pal: 111:08s
15 certUK: Passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence, horror and language for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v   The Resident - 2011 UK/USA mystery thriller by Antti Jokinen.


 X   The Resident

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The Resident is a 2011 UK/USA mystery thriller by Antti Jokinen.
With Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lee Pace. YouTube icon IMDb

Always uncut in the UK and US
Summary Notes

In New York, Dr. Juliet Bliss Devereau of the Brooklyn General Hospital has ended her relationship with her boyfriend Jack and is seeking an apartment in Brooklyn to live alone. She finds a bargain in an old apartment building owned by the handsome and lonely Max and one night she misinterprets his signals and dates him. However she concludes that it is too soon to have a love affair and she asks Max to leave her apartment. However she does not know that Max is a deranged man obsessed on her and that he spies her from secret openings in her apartment.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert87:31s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence, sexual threat and strong language for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v          Wake Wood - 2010 Ireland/UK horror thriller by David Keating.


 X   Wake Wood

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Wake Wood is a 2010 Ireland/UK horror thriller by David Keating.
With Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle and Timothy Spall. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut for UK and US release
Summary Notes
Still grieving the death of their only child, Alice, a young couple relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they stumble on a group of villagers practising Pagan rituals. They soon learn that this ritual has the power to bring back the dead, and would allow them three dats with their beloved daughter.

They agree terms with the village leader (Timothy Spall) but then far bigger questions loom... what will they do when it's time for Alice to go back? Will she go back peacefully? Or are there more sinister forces at work?

Wake Wood is a genuinely creepy horror film that leaves you feeling more than a little bit unsettled after it is over. Filmed in suitably eerie locations in Ireland it is one of the most atmospheric films I have seen in a very long time.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 90:05s
pal: 86:29s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence and gory images for:
  • 2011 Technicolor/Momentum Pictures Home Ent R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 28th March 2011
  • 2011 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v   The Woman in Black - 2012 UK/Canada/Sweden ghost story by James Watkins.


 X   The Woman in Black

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The Woman in Black is a 2012 UK/Canada/Sweden ghost story by James Watkins.
With Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for a 12 rating. Passed uncut at 15 but unreleased. Uncut in the US with a PG-13 rating
Summary Notes

In London, solicitor Arthur Kipps still grieves the death of his beloved wife Stella on the delivery of their son Joseph four years ago. His employer gives him a last chance to keep his job, and he is assigned to travel to the remote village of Cryphin Gifford to examine the documentation of the Eel Marsh House that belonged to the recently deceased Mrs. Drablow.

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Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA PG-13

91:07s UK: Passed 15 Uncut for strong supernatural threat and horror for:
  • 2012 Technicolor/Momentum video not yet released
The BBFC commented:

The film was originally classified 12A for cinema release and 12 for video release after visual cuts, visual darkening and sound reductions were made in a number of scenes. This is the uncut version of the film, restoring the cuts and reductions originally made, and has been classified 15 for strong supernatural threat and horror.

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
6s+
12A cert

12 cert

91:00s UK: Passed 12A after 6s of BBFC category cuts for intense supernatural threat and horror for:
  • 2012 Technicolor/Momentum RB Blu-ray
  • 2012 Technicolor/Momentum R2 DVD
  • 2012 cinema release
The BBFC commented:

Distributor chose to reduce moments of strong violence / horror in order to achieve a 12A classification. Cuts made in line with BBFC Guidelines and policy. A 15 classification without cuts was available.

In addition to the 6 seconds of visual cuts, substitutions were also made by darkening some shots and by reducing the sound levels on others.

See Cutting Edge: BBFC Cuts to Woman In Black by Gavin Salkeld [ Spoilers! hover or click text ]

  • Sound effects edited to tone down the jump associated with Arthur spotting the ghost of the Woman In Black in a window of the house
  • Sound effects edited to tone down the jump associated with the Woman in Black appearing behind Arthur standing at the same window as above
  • Creepy claps of thunder muted when Arthurs spots ghostly children outside the house
  • 4s of the hanging have been removed and details of the rest of the scene have been reduced via visual darkening, shadowing and muted sound
  • 3s of a young girl taking a step whilst engulfed in flames have been removed
  • Volume of a shrill scream from Nate turned down just after girl in flames scene.
  • 4 cuts to the decomposed and injured faces of children. The BBFC darkened the scenes or else applied shadows.

From Interview with David Cooke and Craig Lapper from telegraph.co.uk . Senior BBFC examiner Craig Lapper explained:

  • When we make cuts, people think in terms of 'snip-snip', but these days, with digital, there are so many other ways you can make a film more acceptable. You can suggest soundtrack changes and things like colour darkening, putting shadows in to obscure the more gory elements of a scene." So in The Woman in Black, we didn't hear the crack of the woman's neck as she hung from a noose – and, thanks to the cunning use of shadows, neither did we see her face.

From the 2012 BBFC Annual Report: Top film of 2012 for whinges

The film generating the majority of public feedback in 2012 was The Woman in Black. The film generated £21m in UK cinemas in 2012, making it the second most popular British film of 2012 after Skyfall. 134 of these cinema-goers complained that the film was too dark and unsettling for a 12A certificate. Some said the sense of threat, coupled with the theme of supernatural deaths of children in the film, was too disturbing for young audiences.

 v   The Quiet Ones - 2014 USA horror by John Pogue.


 X   The Quiet Ones

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The Quiet Ones is a 2014 USA horror by John Pogue.
Starring Jared Harris, Sam Claflin and Olivia Cooke. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut in the UK (15 rated) and US (PG-13 rated).
Promotional Material
Jared Harris and Sam Claflin star in this British horror film inspired by real events. In the 1970s Professor Coupland (Harris) encourages a group of his university students, which includes Brian McNeil (Claflin), to undertake a dangerous experiment. To test the theory that poltergeists are created by negative human energy, Brian and his fellow students use a disturbed patient as their subject. However, the results of the experiment prove to be both terrifying and deadly. The film also stars Olivia Cooke and Erin Richards.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG-13

93:54s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror for:
  • 2014 Lionsgate R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 18th August 2014
  • 2014 Lionsgate R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 18th August 2014

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for intense sequences of violence and terror, sexual content, thematic material, language, and smoking throughout for:

 v   The Woman in Black: Angel of Death - 2015 UK horror thriller by Tom Harper.


 X   The Woman in Black: Angel of Death

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  • The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death
The Woman in Black: Angel of Death is a 2015 UK horror thriller by Tom Harper.
Starring Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine and Phoebe Fox. YouTube icon IMDb
The film was passed 15 uncut for UK cinema release in 2014, Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US
Summary Notes

40 years after the first haunting at Eel Marsh House, a group of children evacuated from WWII London arrive, awakening the house's darkest inhabitant.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG-13

98:00s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror, threat for:
  • 2015 Entertainment One RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 13th July 2015
  • 2015 Entertainment One R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 13th July 2015

US: Rated PG-13 for some disturbing and frightening images, and for thematic elements.

 v   The Lodge - 2019 UK horror thriller by Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz.


 X   The Lodge

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The Lodge is a 2019 UK horror thriller by Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz.
Starring Jaeden Martell, Richard Armitage and Alicia Silverstone. IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this release.
Promotional Material

A bone-chilling nightmare from the directors of Goodnight Mommy, The Lodge follows a family who retreat to their remote winter cabin over the holidays. When the father (Richard Armitage) is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan (It's Jaeden Martell) and Mia (Lia McHugh) in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace (Riley Keough). Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon

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