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 v          Mob War - 1989 USA action crime film by J Christian Ingvordsen.


 X   Mob War

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Mob War is a 1989 USA action crime film by J Christian Ingvordsen.
With Jake LaMotta, Johnny Stumper and David Henry Keller. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1991 VHS. Cuts waived for 2004 DVD. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

When the New York City police disrupt a big cocaine deal, the TV news reporters find John Falcone, a local mobster, nearby. They ask some tough questions, and Falcone decides he needs a public relations man to help burnish his image. He hires Todd Barrett, and he keeps Barrett in line with generous helpings of cocaine. Meanwhile, Falcone's unorthodox, violent, and sadistic methods get him cross-wise with Don Ricci, the boss. A mob war may break out. When Todd's wife is endangered, can the flack attack back at the racketeers?

Versions

uncut
uncut
18 96:24s
=92:33s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, language and drug use with previous cuts waived for:

The BBFC commented:

Time had diminished the power and impact to the extent that it was no longer likely to prove harmful and so previous cuts were waived.

BBFC cut
10s
18 92:19s UK: Passed 18 after 0:10s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1991 RCA/Columbia VHS
 v          Modesty Blaise - 1966 UK action crime comedy by Joseph Losey.


 X   Modesty Blaise

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  • Modesty Blaise - Die tödliche Lady
Modesty Blaise is a 1966 UK action crime comedy by Joseph Losey.
Starring Monica Vitti, Terence Stamp and Dirk Bogarde. IMDb
Uncut in the UK for cinema release and VHS but the DVD release was cut for animal cruelty.

Summary Notes

Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2s
run: 119:29s
pal: 114:42s
sub: 114:44s
12UK: Passed 12 after 2s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 2010 Second Sight R2 DVD
The BBFC commented:
  • Cut required to remove sight of a horse being tripped and made to fall forwards as it runs along. Cut made in line with BBFC Guidelines and policy in relation to animal cruelty.
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 119:25s
pal: 114:38s
PG

A pre 1970

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed PG uncut:
  • 1988 CBS/Fox VHS
UK: Passed A (PG) uncut:
  • 1966 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
            Mole Men Against the Son of Hercules - 1961 Italy romance by Antonio Leonviola. See The Strongest Man in the World
 v          Mondo Cane - 1962 Italy documentary by Paolo Cavara & Gualtiero Jacopetti.


 X   Mondo Cane

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  • Mondo Cane 1
  • A Dog's Life
  • Tales of the Bizarre: Rites
  • Rituals and Superstitions
Mondo Cane is a 1962 Italy documentary by Paolo Cavara & Gualtiero Jacopetti.
With Rossano Brazzi and Stefano Sibaldi. YouTube icon IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for 1962 cinema release. Resubmitted in 1963 and passed X after about 14 minutes of cuts. Not released since in the UK. Uncut in the US.
From Wikipedia : Iconic Documentary
The film consists of a series of travelogue-vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise the mostly Western film audience, including an insect banquet and a memorable look at a practising South Pacific cargo cult. Mondo Cane's shock-exploitation-documentary style was the inspiration for numerous imitations, including Shocking Asia and the Faces of Death series of movies.

It was nominated for the Palme d'Or, the highest prize given to a competing film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~108:00s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
~14:00s
X cert submitted
91:00s
UK: Passed X (16) after about 14:00s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 1 - Remove shots of pigs being beaten to death.
  • Reel 1 - Remove shots of dead dogs in cooking-pots and live dogs in cages in Formosa Roast-Dog Restaurant.
  • Reel 1 - Shorten the incident of the Easter Egg chickens which are put alive into hot ovens, together with commentary relating to this.
  • Reel 2 - Remove shots of a snake being skinned alive in Singapore.
  • Reel 2 - Considerably shorten the episodes of sharks having poisonous and prickly plant pushed into their mouths, and shorten also shots of the sharks' struggles in the water.
  • Reel 3 - Reduce the shots of the drunkards and drug-addicts in Hamburg.
  • Reel 4 - Reduce the shots of buffaloes being decapitated by Gurkhas to no more than one shot, which should not be a close up.
  • Reel 4 - Remove the shot of the man being killed by a bull in the street, and being dragged away. Also remove the sound of his groans.
  • Reel 4 - Reduce to a minimum the shots of a man being tossed in the bull-ring.
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1962 cinema release
 v   The Money Pit - 1986 USA comedy by Richard Benjamin.


 X   The Money Pit

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  • Geschenkt ist noch zu teuer
The Money Pit is a 1986 USA comedy by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Tom Hanks, Shelley Long and Alexander Godunov. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated 1986 cinema release. It was passed 15 uncut for the follow up VHS and later passed 12 uncut for 2016 home video. Uncut and PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Walter Fielding and Anna Crowley have to start looking for a new house- but there's not much they can afford! This soon changes when they meet a lonely old con artist who sells them a beautiful mansion at a ridiculously low price. Only there's a catch. The second they move into the house it falls apart, starting with the stairway collapsing to the bathtub falling through the floor to eventually the chimney falling into the house! Finally, they have to renovate the house before the frame collapses but the renovations also prove to be a disaster.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 90:41s
pal: 87:03s
12A

12

15

MPAA PG

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex, sex references, infrequent moderate bad language for:
  • 2020 Final Cut Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Universal Pictures (UK) video
UK: Passed 15 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
  • 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2003 Universal Studios Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 5s
run: 90:51s
pal: 87:13s
PGUK: Passed PG after 5s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1986 cinema release

Thanks to Scott. The BBFC category cuts were to remove "detail of sex scene" in reel 4

 v   The Money Trap


 X   The Money Trap

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The Money Trap

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert89:00s 1965 US crime drama by Burt Kennedy.
With Glenn Ford, Elke Sommer and Rita Hayworth. IMDb

Passed 12 uncut for

  • 2011 Warner VOD
BBFC
cut
A Cert Passed A (PG) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1965 cinema release

The BBFC noted the submitted running time as 92:21s = 88:39s PAL

 v   The Mongols - 1961 Italy/France action adventure drama by André De Toth, Leopoldo Savona...


 X   The Mongols

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  • I mongoli
The Mongols is a 1961 Italy/France action adventure drama by André De Toth, Leopoldo Savona...
With Jack Palance, Anita Ekberg and Antonella Lualdi. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an A rated 1963 cinema release. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

Genghis Khan and his Mongol army invade Poland and lay siege to the city of Cracow. The Polish king tries to make peace in order to save his city, and Genghis Khan seems amenable to that. However, his son Ogotai is itching for war, and his mistress eggs him on to defy his father and take the city.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~115:00s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
A Cert UK: Passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release
 v          Monica - 2022 Italy/US trans drama by Andrea Pallaoro


 X   Monica

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Monica is a 2022 Italy/US trans drama by Andrea Pallaoro
Starring Emily Browning, Patricia Clarkson and Trace Lysette BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2023.

Summary Notes

The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 113:09s
pal: 108:37s
15UK: BBFC 15 rated for strong sex, sex references, language for strong sex, sex references, language after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 606 cinema release (rated 06/11/2023)

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make a cut to a reference to erotic asphyxiation in order to achieve a 15 rating. An uncut 18 rating was available.

Thanks to Scott who noted that the "reference to erotic asphyxiation" was just in fact just someone saying "Choke me" during sex

 v          Monique - 1970 UK comedy romance by John Bown.


 X   Monique

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  • Au-pair pigen Monique
Monique is a 1970 UK comedy romance by John Bown.
Starring David Sumner, Joan Alcorn and Sibylla Kay. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1970 cinema release. No BBFC cuts were required for 18 rated 1994 VHS and then 15 rated 2016 DVD.
Summary Notes

Monique (Sibylla Kay) is a French au pair who goes to work for Jean (Joan Alcorn) and her husband Bill (David Summer). She takes time to care for the children before getting to know husband and wife intimately. Bill soon notices his wife has becomes more sexually aroused. After Bill sleeps with Monique, he comes home one day to discover the two women in bed together in this flesh feature.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

18

84:22s

UK: An unknown version was passed 15 uncut for strong sex for:

UK: An unknown version was passed 18 uncut for:

  • 1994 Jezebel Films Limited VHS

It is not clear whether the 1970 BBFC cuts were restored for home video

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
Xsubmitted
88:08s
=84:36s
UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release
 v          Monkey Man - 2023 US/Canada action thriller by Dev Patel


 X   Monkey Man

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Monkey Man is a 2023 US/Canada action thriller by Dev Patel
Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley and Sobhita Dhulipala IMDb

MPA rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use after cuts to remove 'rape' from the consumer advice.

Summary Notes

A recently released ex-felon living in India struggles to adjust to a world of corporate greed and eroding spiritual values.

Versions

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R
US: cut and MPA R rated for strong bloody violence throughout, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use after cuts to remove 'rape' from the MPA consumer advice.
  • 2024 theatrical release
BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA R
US: Uncut and MPA R rated for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use.
  • 2024 theatrical release unreleased in favour of a cut version
 v          Monkey Shines - 1988 USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by George A Romero.


 X   Monkey Shines

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Monkey Shines is a 1988 USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by George A Romero.

IMDb notes that pre-release versions allegedly contained a bizarre brain surgery scene, as well as several abusive scenes involving the small monkey, Ellie. Although the scenes were all staged and no animals were harmed in the making of the movie, the filmmakers decided it would be better to simply leave them out to avoid conflicts. There were no censorship issues with the resulting version.
 v          Monkey Twins - Thailand action crime TV series by Nontakorn Taweesuk.


 X   Monkey Twins

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Monkey Twins is a Thailand action crime TV series by Nontakorn Taweesuk.
Starring Phakhin Khamwilaisak, Alisa Kunkwaeng and Akkarat Nimitchai. IMDb

The BBFC Annual report covering 2018 says that the VoD release had cuts for a cock fight, but these cuts are not recorded in the BBFC database.

 v   The Monster - 1975 UK horror by Peter Sasdy


 X   The Monster (1975)

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  • I Don't Want To Be Born
  • The Devil Within Her
  • It Lives Within Her
The Monster is a 1975 UK horror by Peter Sasdy
Starring Joan Collins, Eileen Atkins and Ralph Bates BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1975. The cuts were waived for 18 rated VHS in 1987 and the rating was reduced to 15 in 2002. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

A woman gives birth to a baby, but this is no ordinary one. The child is seemingly possessed by the Devil.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 94m
pal: 90m
15 1980

18 1980

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut:
  • 2002 Carlton Visual Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon titled The Monster
UK: Passed 18 uncut:
  • 1989 Missing in Action VHS titled The Devil Within Her
  • 1987 Atlas Home Video Ltd VHS titled It Lives Within Her

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated.

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 93m
pal: 89m

X 1970UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts:
  • 1975 cinema release titled I Don't Want To Be Born
  • 1975 cinema release titled The Monster

Thanks to Tim. The BBFC cut was:

  • Reel 9: Small reduction to blood spurt following second blow with shovel onto Doctor's neck.

BBFC examiners asked originally for the entire shot to be removed but this was toned down to a small reduction following appeal.

Due to imprecise nature of cut, it is not known whether video/DVDs are uncut.

 v          Monster - 1980 USA Sci-Fi horror by Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami (uncredited)


 X   Monster (1980)

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  • Humanoids from the Deep
Monster is a 1980 USA Sci-Fi horror by Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami (uncredited)
Starring Doug McClure, Ann Turkel and Vic Morrow BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Not cut by the BBFC but a small scene is missing from the UK VHS release

Summary Notes

Scientific experiments backfire and produce horrific mutations: half man, half fish, which terrorize a small fishing village by killing the men and raping the women.

Versions

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

cut:
run: 79:45s
pal: 76:34s
18

UK: A re-cut version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 1986 Warner VHS

From IMDB:

  • Missing a small scene during the carnival massacre where a man has his head torn off.
BBFC uncut
run: 80:19s
pal: 77:06s
X certPassed X uncut for:
  • 1980 cinema release
 v          Monster - 2022 India action adventure by Vysakh


 X   Monster (2022)

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Monster is a 2022 India action adventure by Vysakh
Starring Mohanlal, Lakshmi Manchu and Siddique BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinem arelease in 2022.

Summary Notes

On their first wedding anniversary, Lucky Singh, an entrepreneur from Punjab walks into the lives of Anil Chandra and Bhamini. Little do they know that this man will change their future

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 134:38s
pal: 129:15s
12AUK: Passed 12A with a BBFC trigger warning for moderate violence, occasional bloody images, discrimination, language after BBFC cuts:
  • 2022 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence in order to receive their preferred 12A classification. An uncut 15 rating was available.

 v   The Monster Club - 1981 UK comedy horror by Roy Ward Baker.


 X   The Monster Club

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The Monster Club is a 1981 UK comedy horror by Roy Ward Baker.
With Vincent Price, Donald Pleasence and John Carradine. YouTube icon IMDb

The cinema release was cut for an A rating. All home video releases are 15 uncut
Summary Notes

A writer of horror stories is invited to a "monster club" by a mysterious old gentleman. There, three gruesome stories are told to him; between each story some musicians play their songs. In the end, it's recognized he's the greatest monster of all.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

93:33s UK: Passed 15 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
A cert 97:22s
=93:28s
UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1980 cinema release

From IMDB. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Brief edits to shots of Angela's liquefied face in the opening story
 v          Monster from the Unknown World - 1961 Italy action romance by Antonio Leonviola (as Leonviola).


 X   Monster from the Unknown World

Link Here
  • Atlas in the Land of the Cyclops
  • Maciste nella terra dei ciclopi
Monster from the Unknown World is a 1961 Italy action romance by Antonio Leonviola (as Leonviola).
With Gordon Mitchell, Chelo Alonso and Vira Silenti. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

Strongman Maciste must battle the one-eyed Cyclops monster that is ravaging the land of Sadok, while at the same time fending off the advances of the evil Queen Capys, who wants to do a little ravaging of her own.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
97:56s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
U cert UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release titled Monster from the Unknown World
            Monster Hunter - 2020 China / Germany / Japan / USA action fantasy adventure by Paul WS Anderson. See Banned International: Monster Hunter
 v          Monster Man - 2003 US comedy horror thriller by Michael Davis


 X   Monster Man

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Monster Man is a 2003 US comedy horror thriller by Michael Davis
Starring Eric Jungmann, Justin Urich and Aimee Brooks BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut and 18 rated for cinema and 2005 DVD. Later uncut and 15 rated Blu-ray release in 2022. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. A trailer suffered category cuts for a 15 rated trailer in 2005.

 v          Monster's Ball - 2001 US drama by Marc Forster.


 X   Monster's Ball

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Monster's Ball is a 2001 US drama by Marc Forster.
With Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry and Taylor Simpson. YouTube icon IMDb

In the US the Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA R rating. This was 15 rated in the UK. The Director's Cut is the uncut version and is MPAA Unrated in the US and was again 15 rated in the UK.

Summary Notes

Set in the Southern United States, 'Monster's Ball' is a tale of a racist white man, Hank, who falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's interracial affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers.

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge Monster's Ball
Monster's Ball
How the film avoided the box office death sentence
of an MPAA NC-17 rating.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 112:31s
pal: 108:01s
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Unrated Version/Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for:
Writing in their 2002 annual report, the BBFC commented:

The award-winning US film Monster's Ball contained at least one sex scene which might have justified an '18' certificate had it occurred in a film offering sexual thrills as the primary pleasure. Carefully placed in a serious and moving drama, and clearly intended to provide insight into the characters involved, their emotional states and their complex relationship, the scene was judged to be acceptable in the context of the film as a whole at certificate '15'.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut

cut: ~59s
run: 111:30s
pal: 107:02s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2002 cinema release

US: Rated R for strong sexual content, language and violence after cuts to avoid an MPAA NC-17 rating.

US: The cuts for n MPAA R rating were:

  • The first scene altered for the MPAA is a scene towards the beginning of the film, when Sonny has sex with a prostitute in a motel room.
  • The majority of the MPAA cuts made to Monster's Ball concern the passionate sex scene between Hank and Leticia
 v          Monsters from an Unknown Planet - 1975 Japan action Sci-Fi adventure by Ishirô Honda.


 X   Monsters from an Unknown Planet

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  • Terror Of Mechagodzilla
  • Mekagojira no gyakushu
Monsters from an Unknown Planet is a 1975 Japan action Sci-Fi adventure by Ishirô Honda.
Starring Katsuhiko Sasaki, Tomoko Ai and Akihiko Hirata. YouTube icon IMDb
BBFC category cuts for 1976 cinema release. Uncut in the US but various shortened versions have also been released.
Summary Notes

Godzilla comes to the rescue when an alien race rebuilds Mechagodzilla to destroy Earth's cities. A traitorous scientist gives them a second weapon: Titanosaurus.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~79:00s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
A cert 81:00s UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1976 cinema release
 v          Monty Python and the Holy Grail - 1974 UK comedy by Terry Gilliam.


 X   Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Link Here
  • Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1974 UK comedy by Terry Gilliam.
With Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Eric Idle. YouTube icon IMDb
BBFC category cuts were made for an A rated 1975 cinema release. Uncut and 15 rated for home video until 2006 when the category was reduced to 12 uncut, at least for commentary variants. Uncut and PG rated in the US.

Listen also to Podcast 47 from bbfc.co.uk
See from the archives article from bbfc.co.uk

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

15 Certificate

MPAA PG
MPAA

with intro
88:15s

Without intro
85:38s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex references and comic violence for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2002 Columbia/TriStar R2 DVD
  • 1997 20th Century Fox VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

This version restores the dialogue edits for the A certificate cinema release and restores the missing 24 seconds:

Variations: Intro

The running time is inconsistent between releases by about 2 minutes. This is dependent on whether the mock intro, "Dentist on the Job" is prefixed to the film or not.

Variations: Outro Thanks to Daniel:

There are also variations to the end of the film. After the titles the screen goes blank (or reverts to an image of a curtain). The police then turn up to arrest everyone and the camera runs out of film. This is omitted from some versions.
BBFC cut
category
cuts
15 cert

A cert

with intro
87:59s

Without intro
submitted
89:42s =86:07s

UK: The cut Cinema Version was passed 15 without further cuts for:
  • 1988 Film & Video VHS
From IMDb. Although the certificate was raised to 15 the dialogue cuts for the cinema 'A' by mistake weren't actually reinstated.

UK: Passed A after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1975 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cut the 1975 cinema release for an A certificate. The initial cuts list was:

  • Reel 1: In the fight between the black and green knights remove the blood gush from the knight being stabbed through the visor
  • Reel 2: Remove repeated uses of Jesus Christ .
  • Reel 2: Remove the sight of blood gushing from historian AJP Taylor' s neck after having his throat cut
  • Reel 3: Dialogue cuts to Zoot's use of the phrase the oral sex.
  • Reel 3: Dialogue cuts to remove the sister saying 'shit'
  • Reel 4: A close up of blood on bride's mouth

The Distributors negotiated about the cuts and the final cuts were:

  • Reel 1: In the fight between the black and green knights remove the blood gush from the knight being stabbed through the visor
  • Reel 2: Remove repeated uses of Jesus Christ . (Implemented via overdubbing)
  • Reel 2: Remove the sight of blood gushing from historian AJP Taylor' s neck after having his throat cut

Script Advice

The producers submitted an initial script to the BBFC for advice and were informed that the script would likely result in an X (18) rating. The producers duly toned down the script.

Negotiations with the BBFC

There is a famous letter published on the internet that outlines the first position in a sequence of behind the scenes negotiations between the BBFC and the producers. At an advice screening, a BBFC examiner suggested that the submitted film would be AA but could be cut for an A as follows:
  • Lose as may shits as possible
  • Take Jesus Christ out, if possible
  • Lose I fart in your general direction
  • Lose the oral sex
  • Lose oh, fuck off
  • Lose We make castanets out of your testicles

A letter from Stephen Murphy also reveals that the BBFC were not impressed with the argument that because Monty Python was shown on TV then this somehow correlated to an 'A' certificate being appropriate.

Murphy also said that bloody humour was not affective n one or two places and that the BBFC was less than enchanted about the funny Frenchman.

He also ticked off the film makers for the use of 'Jesus Christ'. He noted:

The repetition of 'Jesus Christ in the film seems to us unnecessary. There is good evidence that this does distress people who would otherwise enjoy the film.

At this stage the producers agreed to:

Lose the shits, take the odd Jesus Christ out and lose Oh fuck off, but to retain 'fart in your general direction', castanets of your testicles and 'oral sex' and ask him for an A rating on that basis.

Unfortunately nothing further was reported on the negotiations which clearly resulted in a compromise quite different to that outlined in the early exchange .

The Missing 24s

Unrelated to the BBFC negotiations the producers also decided to delete a scene which has become known as the Missing 24s:

I n the scene where the heroic knights come across a castle full of nubile women: When the girl states that her sister has lit the beacon that is grail shaped, my Paramount print goes on to say that they should all be spanked as punishment. The Paramount print has several shots along the following lines before the line "You should spank us all" The girl stating that "that was a good chance for a pussy gag" The knight saying that "he's glad this will/won't be cut" A shot of the crowd shouting "Get on with it" and God shouting "Get on With it".

 v          Monty Python's Flying Circus - 1969-1974 UK TV comedy .


 X   Monty Python's Flying Circus

Link Here

Monty Python's Flying Circus is a 1969-1974 UK TV comedy .
With Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam. IMDb

Summary Notes

The irreverent Monty Python comedy troupe present a series of skits which are often surreal, baudy, uncompromising, tasteless, but inevitably hilarious.

Versions

BBFC uncut

best available
best
available

12~1327:00s UK: Passed 12 uncut for: See article from telegraph.co.uk : Censored by the BBC

In the third series, the BBC started making some fairly ridiculous censorship decisions . A battle over one particular sketch saw all six Pythons in a heated argument with the head of comedy. We fought them for the right to say 'masturbation' .

Did they say it? It was cut out. We recorded it. It was the man in the Summarise Proust Competition whose hobbies were strangling animals, golf and masturbating. They just cut the word, so you had: My hobbies are strangling animals, golf... short pause, huge laugh... So what was so funny about golf?

 v          Monty Python's Life of Brian - 1979 UK comedy by Terry Jones.


 X   Monty Python's Life of Brian

Link Here
  • Life of Brian
Monty Python's Life of Brian is a 1979 UK comedy by Terry Jones.
Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Michael Palin. Youtube link IMDb
Passed AA uncut by the BBFC for 1979 cinema release. Some local authorities overruled the BBFC rating and banned the cinema release in their areas. Passed 15 uncut for home video. Later the BBFC rating was reduced to 12A for 2019 cinema release.

Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. Banned from 1979 cinema release in Ireland, Singapore and Norway.

See case study from bbfc.co.uk
Listen to Podcast 49 from bbfc.co.uk

Summary Review: A Very Naughty Boy
Hugely controversial at the time, the subject matter of The Life of Brian was considered strictly taboo in 1979, and even today it can still rattle a few cages, but ultimately the Python team all shared the same conviction that they were not poking fun at religion (or Jesus) per se, but at the people who blindly follow and misunderstand. In this way, The Life Of Brian became not just a comedy classic, but a ground-breaking movie that pushed the barriers of what was previously considered off-limits .

Each member of the Python team contributes immensely to the film, with Eric Idle supplying a classic Python tune as Brian is being crucified ( Always Look On The Bright Side of Life ), Terry Gilliam with some great visual gags, Terry Jones as the director of the film, Cleese and Palin turning in multiple brilliant performances (like Cleese's Reg, the leader of the PFJ, and the classic What have the Roman's ever done for us? sketch), not to mention Chapman as the unsuspecting hero.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 93:31s
pal: 89:47s
12A cert

15 cert

Local authorities
X

AA certificate

MPAA R

UK: Passed 12A uncut for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, nudity, comic violence:
  • 2019 cinema release

The BBFC commented in its annula reporting covering 2019:

The film was submitted for video release in 1988 when it was rated 15, which it has retained across subsequent submissions. However, viewing it under current guidelines, we considered the issues raised to be permissable at a more junior category, so we rated it 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, nudity and comic violence.

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

UK: Passed X uncut by 28 local authorities for:

  • 1979 cinema release

UK: Passed AA uncut for:

  • 1979 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

The BBFC noted in a case study:

On the question of blasphemy, legal opinion sought by the BBFC stated that in our opinion the Life of Brian :

Is demonstrably not about Jesus Christ or God. It does not, in our view, offensively abuse sacred subjects or ridicule or vilify them; although it does treat, in a humorous...manner...certain biblical stories and characters.

banned
banned
UK
Ireland
Norway
Singapore
UK: Based on article from en.wikipedia.org :
Banned by 11 local authorities out of 101 who viewed it. Another 28 decided to raise the rating to 18.

The film contains themes of religious satire which were controversial at the time of its release, drawing accusations of blasphemy and protests from some religious groups. Thirty-nine local authorities in the UK either imposed an outright ban, or imposed an X certificate (effectively preventing the film from being shown as the distributors said the film could not be shown unless it was unedited and carried the original AA certificate).

One of the councils to ban the film, Bournemouth, made the news in 2015 with the first public screening in 35 years.

Glasgow was one of 39 local authorities in the UK that refused to accept the BBFC rating on blasphemy grounds. The unofficial 30-year ban was only lifted back in 2009, when the council's licensing and regulatory committee approved a request from the GFT to show the biblical satire under a 15 certificate.

Kirklees Council (Huddersfield) added the film to its stop list in 1979 but the film was unbanned in 1980. See Why Kirklees Council banned Monty Python classic The Life Of Brianfrom examinerlive.co.uk

International: The film was also banned in Ireland, Singapore and Norway.

The marketeers made use of the latter with the promotional line: The film so funny that it was banned in Norway.

The film was banned in Ireland until 1987.

 v          Monty Python's The Meaning of Life - 1983 UK comedy by Terry Jones.


 X   Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Link Here
  • The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a 1983 UK comedy by Terry Jones.
With John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The Theatrical Version is uncut in the UK, originally 18 rated and then 15 rated from 2000. The film is uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. A longer Director's Cut is available in Germany. The film was once banned in Ireland.

Summary Notes

The comedy team takes a look at life in all of its stages in their own uniquely silly way.

Theatrical Version

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 106:40s
pal: 102:24s
15 cert

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language and sex references: UK: Passed 18 uncut (split into 2 parts) for:
  • 1987 CIC VHS
  • 1983 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

banned
banned
IFCO logo
Ireland
Ireland : The film was banned in Ireland until 1990. It seems that the movie did not go down well with religious groups, particularly the musical sketch, starring Michael Palin, singing Every Sperm is Sacred.

Director's Cut

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 117m
pal: 112m
Germany flagGermany: See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The German Restored Version/Director's Cut has 3 additional scenes adding up to 9:03s:
  • The Adventures of Martin Luther.
  • A promotional video about the British army
  • An extension of the the American characters that Eric Idle and Michael Palin do. They are shown their room and talk about tampons.
 v          Mood Indigo - 2013 France / Belgium comedy romance by Michel Gondry.


 X   Mood Indigo

Link Here

Mood Indigo is a 2013 France / Belgium comedy romance by Michel Gondry.
Starring Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh. YouTube icon IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut
Summary Notes

Wealthy, inventive bachelor Colin endeavors to find a cure for his lover Chloe after she's diagnosed with an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12 131:11s
=125:56s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, nudity, occasional gore for:
  • 2014 Studiocanal [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

1290:35s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, nudity for:
  • 2014 Studiocanal [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2014 Studiocanal [Theatrical only] R2 DVD

The film was shortened for Theatrical release outside of France by about 35 minutes.

 v   The Moon in the Gutter


 X   The Moon in the Gutter

Link Here

The Moon in the Gutter

Versions

uncut
uncut
18132:27s 1983 France drama by Jean-Jacques Beineix.
With Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski and Victoria Abril. IMDb

The French Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for:

  • 1994 Artificial Eye VHS
BBFC uncut18120:37s The shortened US Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Palace VHS
  • 1983 cinema release
 v          Moonamghattam - 2023 India drama by Ranji Vijayan


 X   Moonamghattam

Link Here

Moonamghattam is a 2023 India drama by Ranji Vijayan
Starring Ranji Vijayan, Sijo Mangalasseril and Simi Jose BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2023.

Summary Notes

The protagonist identifies two phases in his present life after meeting his soul. Unknowingly, he is living his present life to fulfill the karma from his past life. This mystery later unfolds the truth behind the case of a missing person.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 151:22s
pal: 145:19s
12AUK: BBFC 12A rated for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, language, sexual harassment for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, language, sexual harassment after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 YAVANIKA TALKIES cinema release (rated 04/10/2023)

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of implied sexual violence, suicide references and drug misuse in order to achieve their preferred 12A rating. An uncut 15 rating was available.

            Moonraker - 1979 UK/France James Bond film by Lewis Gilbert. See James Bond List: Moonraker
 v          Moontrap - 1989 USA Sci-Fi horror by Robert Dyke.


 X   Moontrap

Link Here
  • Ksiezycowa pulapka
Moontrap is a 1989 USA Sci-Fi horror by Robert Dyke.
Starring Walter Koenig, Bruce Campbell and Leigh Lombardi. Youtube link IMDb
Pre-cut for a BBFC PG rated VHS release in 1989. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. There is also an extended Japanese version.

Summary Notes

The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
Japan flag
Japan
Japan: There is an extended version available in Japan.

From IMDb:

The Japanese VHS runs a little bit longer than the North American version, but mostly features extended dialogue between Jason and his son.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 90:12s
pal: 86:36s
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
  • 2014 Olive Films RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 18th November 2014
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

cut: 2m
run: 88:13s
pal: 84:41s
PG 1980UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG without further BBFC cuts:
  • 1989 Cineplex VHS
Thanks to Richard:

I first saw in the UK on a PG-rated VHS. It always seemed a little dark in tone, and quite violent and somewhat graphic for its BBFC PG rating but nothing too nasty, it was more macabre and creepy than gory. When I saw reviews for it in a lot of US film guides, they all displayed an R rating. It seemed odd for them to release what was clearly a fairly dark sci-fi horror flick with a more lenient rating in the UK.

I finally saw the R-rated version on YouTube - and the only difference between the US and UK releases were two scenes of nudity missing in the UK version:

  • One at a strip club showing a girl topless,
  • a later scene on the Moon when Walter Koenig is in the tent with the awakened female astronaut on the moon when they get it on.

It seems like the UK distributors were trying to squeeze more money by cutting out the nude stuff and releasing the rest with a PG rating. There's no mention of cuts on the BBFC website.

 v          Moonwalker - 1988 USA action crime fantasy by Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield...


 X   Moonwalker

Link Here

Moonwalker is a 1988 USA action crime fantasy by Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield...
Starring Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci and Sean Lennon. IMDb

Uncut for PG rated 1989 cinema release and the follow up VHS release. The film was pre-cut for PG rated DVD in 2005 and the reasons remain mysterious. This cut version was widely distributed but the South Korean DD remains uncut.
Summary Notes

A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together".

Cutting Edge Quick Trims



See Moonwalker on YouTube
By Gavin Salkeld

Versions

BBFC uncutPG cert88:52s UK: A pre-cut version was passed PG without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 2005 Warner R2 DVD

This version is missing 2 shots:

  • Mr Big hitting Katie
  • Mr Big trying to inject Katie with heroin

It is unclear why these cuts were made but this cut version was widely distributed

uncut
uncut
PG cert

South Korea flag
Korea

89:14s UK: Passed PG uncut for:
  • 1989 Guild VHS
  • 1988 cinema release
Korea: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
            Mope - 2019 US comedy biography by Lucas Heyne See Hardcore 18s List: Mope
 v          More - 1969 Luxembourg/German/French drama by Barbet Schroeder.


 X   More

Link Here
  • More - Mehr
  • immer mehr
More is a 1969 Luxembourg/German/French drama by Barbet Schroeder.
With Mimsy Farmer, Klaus Grünberg and Heinz Engelmann . IMDb
Versions
uncut
uncut
18 111:38s

Passed 18 uncut with previous cuts waived for:

  • 2011 BFI Online
  • 2011 BFI Dual Format R2/RB DVD/Blu-ray at UK Amazon

See trailer from youtube.com

Summary review: Cult Classic

A cult classic following Stefan as he hitchhikes across Europe. He meets an American Angel of Death (Mimsy Farmer) who introduces him to sex and heroine.

Notable also for the Pink Floyd soundtrack.

BBFC
1:23
18 110:11s Passed 18 after 1:23s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 BFI R2 DVD

The BBFC commented :

  • A cut was required to remove instructive detail of illegal drug use.

See article from worldscinema.com :

  • A scene where Estelle helps Stefan prepare heroin and then shoot up has been cut.
  • There's also a scene where Stefan is preparing something in a mortar and pestle where the sound drops out every time he mentions an ingredient. I do not know if this is also due to the BBFC or is part of the original film.
BBFC
cut
X cert Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release

The submitted running time was noted as 110:17s

 v          More about the Language of Love - 1970 Sweden/Denmark sex education documentary by Torgny Wickman


 X   More about the Language of Love

Link Here
  • More about Language of Love
  • Language of Love 2
  • Mera ur kärlekens språk
More about the Language of Love is a 1970 Sweden/Denmark sex education documentary by Torgny Wickman
With Inge Hegeler, Sten Hegeler and Maj-Brith Bergström-Walan. IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for 1972 cinema release. The film was later cut for a 1983 18 rated cinema release and the cuts were eventually waived for 2009 DVD. There may be a longer version in existence.

Versions

uncut
uncut
Australia R18+
Australia
104:23s
=100:12s
Australia: Passed R18 uncut for:
  • 1974 cinema release

See article from refused-classification.com

A longer version was release in Australia.
uncut
uncut
1893:17s
=89:33s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2009 Revelation R2 DVD titled Swedish Erotica Collection 2 at UK Amazon

The BBFC noted in the 2009 Annual Report:

Collection 2, Swedish Erotica, a compilation of three early 1970s films from Sweden (Wide Open, Love Play and More About the Language of Love) was passed 18 without cuts. The work, which includes explicit images of sexual activity, is now very dated. By contemporary standards it is clearly not a sex work, but rather a genuine attempt to inform and educate, and the Board concluded that there was sufficient contextual justification to allow these scenes at 18 .
BBFC cut
2:55s
1885:11s UK: The BBFC cut 2:55s under the title Language of Love 2 for:
  • 1987 Sheptonhurst VHS
  • 1983 cinema release
banned
banned
rejected UK: The BBFC banned the 1972 cinema release under the title More about Language of Love
 v          More Dead Than Alive - 1969 USA western romance by Robert Sparr.


 X   More Dead Than Alive

Link Here

More Dead Than Alive is a 1969 USA western romance by Robert Sparr.
Starring Clint Walker, Vincent Price and Anne Francis. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1969 X rated cinema release. Uncut in the US
Promotional Material
Saddle up for a thrilling tale of heroes and villains in this thought-provoking western starring the tall, dark and handsome, Clint Walker (Sam Whiskey) and horror legend Vincent Price (The Pit and the Pendulum) in one of his most colorful and likable roles. This action-packed drama aims high and hits its mark - after serving 18 years, "Killer" Cain (Walker) is released from prison, determined never to touch a gun again. But the only job he can get is with traveling sideshow as the sharp shooting main attraction. As Cain works to build an honest future free of bullets and bloodshed, his enemies look to settle old scores. Now Cain must risk his new life to become the "Killer" once more- or be haunted by his past forever. Anne Francis (TV's Honey West) co-stars as Monica Alton, in this wonderful western with an ending that is truly original.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA R
MPAA
~101:00s US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
X cert UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1969 cinema release
            Morgue Street - 2012 Italy short horror thriller by Alberto Viavattene. See Banned International: Morgue Street
 v          Morituri


 X   Morituri

Link Here
  • Saboteur: Code Name Morituri
Morituri

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
Unrated

118:08s 1965 US war drama by Bernhard Wicki
With Marlon Brando, Yul Brynner and Janet Margolin. IMDb

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

uncut
uncut
15 cert 122:59s
=118:04s
Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1990 Film and Video VHS
BBFC
cut
A Cert Passed A after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1965 cinema release

The BBFC noted the submitted running time as 123:03s = 118:08s

            Morituris - 2011 Italy horror by Raffaele Picchio. See Banned International: Morituris
 v          Morning of the Earth: 25th Anniversary


 X   Morning of the Earth: 25th Anniversary

Link Here

Morning of the Earth: 25th Anniversary

Versions

1:40s PG Cert77:09s 1997 release

A cockfight offended the BBFC so it was plucked out.

 v          Moronic: 21st Century Idiotics


 X   Moronic: 21st Century Idiotics

Link Here

Moronic: 21st Century Idiotics

Versions

31s 1843:39s UK stunt video by Gregor Urquhart (Black Diamond Films)

Cut when submitted in 2004 with the following BBFC statement: Cut required to sight of an apparently real assault which appears to have been commissioned by the film makers in the UK.

In particular the cut scene involved a glass bottle being broken over someone's head

 v          Morons From Outer Space - 1985 UK comedy Sci-Fi film by Mike Hodges.


 X   Morons From Outer Space

Link Here
  • Morons from Outer Space
  • Corra! Os ETs Chegaram
Morons From Outer Space is a 1985 UK comedy Sci-Fi film by Mike Hodges.
Starring Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Joanne Pearce. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated cinema release in 1985. The same cut version has been released ever since.

Summary Notes

3 aliens get a bit of their 'friend', Bernard, hacked off. Bernard keeps making the prat of himself play space ball. It's while he is playing space ball that the 2 others start playing around with the ship's controls. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded whilst they crash into a large blue planet close by...

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 6:10s
run: 91:13s
pal: 87:34s

cut
pre-cut

best available
best
available

PGUK: Passed PG after BBFC category cut:
  • 2005 Twentieth Century Fox R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 1986 Thorn-EMI Screen Entertainment VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

Thanks to Thomas.

The 6 minutes and 10 seconds of cuts listed on the BBFC's website were not all content related. Apparently on first submission a rough cut of the film was sent, and when the final cut was submitted a lot more was missing, but there was absolutely no mention in the BBFC files that this was for content reasons

There were still two BBFC content cuts made in the final submission that are as follows:

  • Reel 4: In second sequence where Desmond is humping on top of Sandra, remove her dialogue implying orgasm "I'm having one at last"
  • Reel 9: In sequence backstage where Graham addresses the 'aliens' remove all sight of Desmond sniffing up cocaine from table. Final shot of him sitting with tube protruding from nose may remain
 v          Mortal Kombat


 X   Mortal Kombat

Link Here

Mortal Kombat

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 Certificate

MPAA
PG-13

97:10s 1995 US action film by Paul WS Anderson. With Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou and Linden Ashby. IMDb

Passed 15 uncut after BBFC cuts waived for:

The US release is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

3s 15 Certificate97:05s Passed 15 after 3s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2002 4 Front VHS
  • 2000 Columbia/TriStar/Sony R2 DVD
  • 1997 First Independent VHS
  • 1996 First Independent VHS
  • 1995 cinema release

The BBFC deleted shots of nunchucks:

  • One of the 3 bad guys Johnny engages on a movie set uses nunchuks so has to be deleted
 v          Mortal Kombat: Annihilation - 1997 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by John R Leonetti.


 X   Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Link Here
  • Mortal Kombat 2 - Annihilation
  • Mortal Kombat - Annihilation
  • Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
  • Mortal Kombat 2: La aniquilación
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is a 1997 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by John R Leonetti.
Starring Robin Shou, Talisa Soto and James Remar. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 1998. Further cuts were required for the 15 rated VHS release in the same year. These cuts persisted until waived for 2011 Blu-ray, still with a 15 rating. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the first movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm merges with the Outworld.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 98:21s
pal: 94:25s
15 1980

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence with previous BBFC cuts waived:

Thanks to SportStackerOctober for the update.

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for non-stop martial arts violence:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 4s
run: 94:30s
pal: 90:43s
sub: 90:46s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 after 8s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1999 Entertainment in Video

The cuts list was the same as the 1998 VHS, presumably implemented differently.

UK: Passed 15 after 4s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1998 Entertainment in Video [inc film cuts] VHS titled Mortal Kombat : Annihilation

The BBFC required further cuts to the video

  • During the fight between Sonya Blade and Mileena the fatal moves are cut. First Sonya strangles her defeated opponent with her legs, then she kicks her head.
  • The final fight sequence is missing Liu Kang getting kneed in his back.

The cinema also cut persisted into the video version

  • Two shots cut of Shao Kahn breaking Johnny Cage's neck. First Shao Kahn pulls Johnny Cage's head towards him and then he twists it the other way
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 1s
run: 94:32s
pal: 90:45s
sub: 94:34s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 for fantasy violence and infrequent mild language. after 1s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1998 cinema release titled Mortal Kombat 2 - Annihilation
The BBFC cut the 1998 cinema release by 1s.
  • Two shots cut of Shao Kahn breaking Johnny Cage's neck. First Shao Kahn pulls Johnny Cage's head towards him and then he twists it the other way
 v          Mortdecai - 2015 USA action comedy by David Koepp.


 X   Mortdecai

Link Here

Mortdecai is a 2015 USA action comedy by David Koepp.
Starring Johnny Depp, Olivia Munn and Ewan McGregor. Youtube link IMDb

The original uncut theatrical version is R rated. There is also a cut PG-13 version currently targeted as an option for US VoD viewers.

Cut prior to US DVD release to achieve a PG-13 rating rather than t

Summary Notes

Juggling some angry Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai must traverse the globe armed only with his good looks and special charm in a race to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA R US: The uncut theatrical version was rated R for some language and sexual material.

versions

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA PG-13

US: A cut home video version was rated PG-13 for sexuality including references and innuendo, action/violence and brief strong language.

This version seems targeted as an option for VoD viewers and is described as even more incomprehensible than the Theatrical Version.

            Mortuary - 1983 US horror by Howard Avedis. See Embalmed
            Mosquito - 1977 Switzerland horror by Marijan David Vajda. See bloodlust
 v          Motel Hell - 1980 USA comedy horror by Kevin Connor.


 X   Motel Hell

Link Here

Motel Hell is a 1980 USA comedy horror by Kevin Connor.
With Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons. YouTube icon Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut by the BBFC for 1980 cinema release but cut for 1986 VHS. Uncut from the 2002 DVD. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review : Brutally observed spoof horror

Farmer Vincent kidnaps unsuspecting travellers and is burying them in his garden. Unfortunately for his victims, they are not dead. He feeds his victims to prepare them for his famously delicious roadside sausage stand.

What we have is a delicious little parody of the horror genre, outrageous in places, ironic in others.

Rory Calhoun plays the owner of a financially failing motel. Farmer Vincent, you see, is a highwayman Sweeney Todd, harvesting unwary travellers at night. Well, you have to wonder what gives his cooked meats such a unique flavour. The whole operation is based on his techniques for tenderising the meat and the produce of his secret garden.

It's a brutally observed spoof horror, well shot, highly entertaining, and very funny. There's satire, there's farce, there's irony, there's some visceral humour, and there's a chainsaw duel! What more could you ask for?

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 101:13s
pal: 97:10s
18

MPAA R

X cert

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong language and horror for:

UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:

  • 1980 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2s
run: 101:19s
pal: 97:16s
1BBFC 18 1982UK: Passed 18 after 2s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Warner VHS

From IMDb:

  • Cut to remove a close up shot of a chainsaw wound during the climax.
 v          Mother of Tears - 2007 Italy / USA horror by Dario Argento.


 X   Mother of Tears

Link Here
  • Mother of Tears: The Third Mother
  • La terza madre
  • Suspiria Terza
Mother of Tears is a 2007 Italy / USA horror by Dario Argento.
Starring Asia Argento, Cristian Solimeno and Adam James. Youtube link IMDb
There exists a cut US R rated version but the Unrated version is uncut as is the UK DVD.
Summary Notes

Part three of the "Three Mothers" trilogy which takes place in Rome and has to do with Mater Lachrymarum (The Third Mother).

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

97:27s UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R US: There is a cut US R Rated version to avoid.
 v          Mother's Day - 1980 US comedy horror by Charles Kaufman.


 X   Mother's Day

Link Here

Mother's Day is a 1980 US comedy horror by Charles Kaufman.
With Tiana Pierce, Nancy Hendrickson and Deborah Luce. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Banned by the BBFC for 1980 cinema release. Passed 18 uncut for 2015 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Camp Horror Classic

When you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. When you go into the woods today you're not going to believe your eyes. But it ain't no teddy bear picnic . Three girls discover that two men are willing to do anything to impress Mother and what impresses Mother is watching her son commit acts of rape and murder. Now these women are prisoners and lowered to pawns in the game of checkers between two dim wits and their Maniac Mommy and the question becomes, can any of them escape, alive?

This is a true 80's horror classic, with a little bit of camp thrown in for fun! I can't say enough about this under seen little gem! For it's time and genre, the gore and killings are just fantastic. I really dig the script as well. I say that in my opinion, the acting is absolutely fantastic.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 90:16s
pal: 86:39s

18

Netherlands

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexual violence for:

Netherlands: The Director's Cut was released for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1980 cinema release
 v          Mother's Milk


 X   Mother's Milk

Link Here

Mother's Milk

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 Certificate 98:30s Mother's Milk is a France/UK drama by Gerald Fox.
With Jack Davenport, Adrian Dunbar and Isalinde Giovangigli. IMDb

UK: A Re-edited Version with a new voice over was passed 15 for strong language without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2012 cinema release
BBFC uncut15 Certificate 98:25s UK: Passed 15 for strong language without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2012 cinema release but this version was later superceded
 v          Mothra - 1961 Japan Sci-Fi fantasy thriller by Ishirô Honda


 X   Mothra

Link Here
  • Mosura
Mothra is a 1961 Japan Sci-Fi fantasy thriller by Ishirô Honda
Starring Furankî Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyôko Kagawa Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as a longer Japanese version and a shorter US version.

Summary Notes

Following reports of human life on Infant Island, the supposedly deserted site of atomic bomb tests, an international expedition to the heavily-radiated island discovers a native tribe and tiny twin female fairies called "Shobijin" who guard a sacred egg. The overzealous expedition leader kidnaps the Shobijin to exhibit in a Tokyo stage show but soon they summon their protector, hatching the egg and releasing a giant caterpillar. When Mothra arrives in Japan and transforms into her final form, the nation and its people face their destruction.

Versions

uncut
Japanese Version
run: 142:23s
pal: 136:41s
PG cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The longer Japanese Version was passed PG uncut for mild violence:

  • 2021 Eureka Entertainment [Japanese + US versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2007 DD [US + Japanese Versions] R2 DVD

US: The longer Japanese Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut
US Version
run: 131:45s
pal: 126:29s

PG cert

A Cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Shorter US Version was passed A/PG uncut for mild violence for:
  • 2021 Eureka Entertainment [Japanese + US versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2007 DD [US + Japanese Versions] R2 DVD
  • 1961 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • The American version deleted the scene where Senchiro crosses himself after it is asked that everyone pray.
  • The American version also deleted the scene where the two priests asks the populace of Newkirk City to pray for Mothra to end her rampage over the city.
 v          Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva - 2017 action thriller by Sai Ramani.


 X   Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

Link Here

Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva is a 2017 action thriller by Sai Ramani.
Starring Raghava Lawrence, Nikki Galrani and Sathyaraj.

BBFC category cuts were required for a 2017 12A rated cinema release.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
1:49s
12A 149:22s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, bloody images, references to sexual violence after 1:49s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2017 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove sexual violence and reduce stronger moments of violence in order to obtain a 12A. 15 uncut was available.
 v   The Mountain Men - 1980 USA western adventure by Richard Lang.


 X   The Mountain Men

Link Here
  • Os Homens da Montanha
The Mountain Men is a 1980 USA western adventure by Richard Lang.
Starring Charlton Heston, Brian Keith and Victoria Racimo. BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for AA rated 1980 cinema release and also for 15 rated VHS in 1986

Summary Notes

A pair of grizzled frontiersmen fight Indians, guzzle liquor, and steal squaws in their search for a legendary valley 'so full of beaver that they jump right into your traps' in this fanciful adventure.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
NetflixUK: Thanks to Tim for noting that Netflix broadcasts of the film are uncut.
BBFC cut
cut:
run: 99:49s
pal: 95:49s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1986 RCA/Columbia VHS
The cinema animal cruelty cuts were also applied to VHS video releases.
BBFC cut
uncut
cut:
run: 100:54s
pal: 96:52s
AA 1970UK: Passed AA (14) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1980 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Cut to remove footage of cruel horse-falls.
 v          Mountain of the Cannibal God - 1978 Italian adventure by Sergio Martino


 X   Mountain of the Cannibal God

Link Here
  • The Mountain of the Cannibal God
  • Slave of the Cannibal God
  • La Montagna del dio Cannibale
  • The Prisoner of the Cannibal God
Mountain of the Cannibal God is a 1978 Italian adventure by Sergio Martino
With Ursula Andress and Stacey Keach. YouTube icon IMDb
All UK releases have been cut for animal cruelty. The film was banned as a video nasty in 1983. There is an uncut extended version released in the US. This Extended Version was passed 18 for 2018 UK video but was still cut for animal cruelty.
Summary Review: Very tasty little snack
Another 70's cannibal flick that is much better than expected.

You've got the hot, scantily-clad Ursula Andress and her crew on a quest through the jungles of New Guinea. They get ambushed by some blood thirsty savages of course. This tribe looks extremely heinous. Their masks are what really stood out for me in this movie. Freaky! When the maniacal tribe leader sees Ursula, he might develop a different kind of hunger.

You've got all your basic cannibal flick essentials--blood, gore, decapitations, nudity, violence with animals. The acting and dialogue are good enough not to hamper the story. It may not be extremely original, but hey, if it ain't broke...

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
run: 102:48s
pal: 98:41s
MPAA UnratedUS: The Extended International Version was uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Code Red [Extended International Version + US Version] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon

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

The Extended Version features 4 minutes of previously unseen rape, bestiality and masturbation scenes. It also restores the explicit castration scene to the movie. This extra material is said to have been taken from the director's private collection.

BBFC cut
cut
Extended Version
cut: 2:01s
run: 100:29s
pal: 96:28s
18UK: The Extended Version was passed 18 for strong violence, gore, sex after 2:01s of BBFC compulsory cuts for: The BBFC commented:
  • Compulsory cuts required to remove six sequences of animal cruelty

The BBFC commented further in the annual report covering 2017:

Required cuts to remove sight of real animal cruelty that appeared to be orchestrated and directed for the purposes of the film (a crocodile attacking other animals and a fight between a snake and a bird)

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2:06s
run: 96:08s
pal: 92:17s
18

Video Nasty

X cert

UK: Passed 18 after 2:06s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2013 Cornerstone Media R2 DVD
  • 2008 Orbit/Blackhorse R2 DVD
  • 2003 Vipco R0 DVD
  • 2001 Protected/Vipco R0 DVD
  • 2001 Protected/Vipco VHS

The BBFC commented:

  • Cuts required to sight of animal cruelty, including animals being goaded to fight each other

UK: The cut cinema version was released on pre-cert video for:

  • UK 1981 Hokushin VHS titled Prisoner of the Cannibal God

This was banned and added to the list of video nasties in November 1983. It was removed from the list in May 1985.

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

  • 1978 cinema release titled Prisoner of the Cannibal God
  • 1978 cinema release titled Mountain of the Cannibal God

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • Cuts to a crocodile getting the better of a turtle
  • Some shots missing from a snake eating a monkey
  • Cuts to a crocodile taking live lunch on another turrtle
  • A fight between a snake and a hawk is missing
 v          Movie 43 - 2013 USA comedy by Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill...


 X   Movie 43

Link Here

Movie 43 is a 2013 USA comedy by Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill...
With Emma Stone, Stephen Merchant and Richard Gere. YouTube icon IMDb

There are 2 alternative versions with different linking stories. The UK version uses a linking story with a couple of stoneheads and a young brat searching the internet for a fabled banned movie. The US used an alternative called The Pitch
Summary Review: The most banned movie in the world

A series of interconnected short films follows three kids as they search the depths of the Internet to find the most banned movie in the world.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA R

90:00s UK: The US Feature Edit, The Pitch was passed 15 uncut for frequent strong sex references and very strong language for:
  • 2013 Technicolor/Momentum [UK + US Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2013 cinema release

US: Rated R For strong pervasive crude and sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity, language and some violence.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The US linking plot is preferred.

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA R

94:05s UK: The UK Version is 15 rated without BBFC cuts for frequent strong sex references and very strong language for:

The UK version uses a linking story with a couple of stoneheads and a young brat searching the internet for a fabled banned movie.

US: Rated R For strong pervasive crude and sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity, language, some violence and drug use.

banned
banned
Kenya flagKenya : Banned by the film censor citing 'extreme elements of sex and nudity'
            Moving Target - 1966 USA action crime mystery by Jack Smight. See Harper
 v          Mowgli - 2017 USA drama by Andy Serkis.


 X   Mowgli

Link Here
  • Jungle Book: Origins
Mowgli is a 2017 USA drama by Andy Serkis.
No cuts or variant versions but the MPAA rating was changed prior to release from: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence including bloody images, and some thematic elements to: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some bloody images and thematic elements.
 v          Mozambique - 1964 UK action crime drama by Robert Lynn.


 X   Mozambique

Link Here
  • Blonde Fracht für Sansibar
Mozambique is a 1964 UK action crime drama by Robert Lynn.
Starring Steve Cochran, Hildegard Knef and Paul Hubschmid. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated 1964 release. An unknown version was passed 12 for 2016 DVD
Summary Notes

An out-of-work and penniless American pilot is offered work in Mozambique and promptly becomes an unwitting pawn in a world of drug smuggling, kidnap and murder.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12

MPAA
Unrated

92:58s

UK: An unknown version was passed 12 for moderate violence for without further BBFC cuts :
No details yet as to what version had been submitted. Perhaps the 12 rating suggests that this version is uncut and that the violence was cut for a U rating in 1964

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2016 Blue Underground [Code 7 Victim 5 + Mozambique] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
BBFC cut
category cuts
U pre 1970 submitted
97:47s
=93:52s
UK: Passed U after category cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release
 v          Mr Fraud - 2014 India action drama by Unnikrishnan B.


 X   Mr Fraud

Link Here

Mr Fraud is a 2014 India action drama by Unnikrishnan B.
Starring Mohanlal, Mia George and Dev Gill.

BBFC category cuts for 2014 cinema release

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
1:24s
12A 134:56s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat after 1:24s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2014 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • The company chose to remove or reduce sequences of strong violence and bloody detail in order to achieve a 12A classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 classification was available.
 v          Mr. Nanny - 1993 USA family action comedy by Michael Gottlieb.


 X   Mr. Nanny

Link Here
  • Monsieur Nounou
Mr. Nanny is a 1993 USA family action comedy by Michael Gottlieb.
Starring Hulk Hogan, Sherman Hemsley and Afa Anoai. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut and PG rated for 1993 cinema release but BBFC category cuts were required for 1993 PG rated VHS.
Summary Notes

A friend persuades the former wrestling star Sean to do a job as bodyguard for the two kids of top manager Frank Mason - someone is threatening him to get the plans for a secret micro chip. But when Sean arrives at his house it turns out that he'll not only have to bodyguard the spoiled brats, but also be their nanny, since they again scared away their former one. From then on he's occupied more protecting himself from the kids than them from the villain.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG

MPAA PG
MPAA

84:11s
=80:49s

UK: Passed PG uncut for:
  • 1993 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
18s
PG 80:06s

submitted
80:24s
UK: Passed PG after 18s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1993 Entertainment in Video VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Two young brats were playing nasty tricks on nanny/bodyguard Hulk Hogan. They wired up a gadget box to electrocute or 'energise' the Hulkster in the bathroom. The BBFC felt this could be copied by kids so deleted the scene.
 v          Mr. Nice Guy - 1997 Hong Kong action crime comedy by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (as Samo Hung).


 X   Mr. Nice Guy

Link Here
  • Yat goh hiu yan
  • No More Mr. Nice Guy
Mr. Nice Guy is a 1997 Hong Kong action crime comedy by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (as Samo Hung).
With Jackie Chan, Richard Norton and Miki Lee. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists in 3 versions with edits for timing and plot
Summary Notes

A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
run: 113m
pal: 108m
There is a longer extended version
uncut
Asian version
run: 97:15s
pal: 93:22s
No Cert

Ireland 15
Ireland

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Asian Version is does not appear in the BBFC database: Ireland: The Asian Version is uncut and IFCO 15 rated for strong threat and violence#
  • 2021 Warner Bros [International + Asian versions] R0 Blu-ray

US: Asian Version/Golden Harvest Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut

cut
shortened
International Version

cut:
run: 88:06s
pal: 84:35s
Ireland 15
Ireland

15 cert

UK: The shortened International Version is BBFC 15 rated:
  • 2021 Warner Bros [International + Asian versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2000 EIV R2 DVD
  • 1999 EIV VHS
  • 1998 cinema release
Ireland: The International Version is uncut and IFCO 15 rated for strong threat and violence#
  • 2021 Warner Bros [International + Asian versions] R0 Blu-ray
 v          Mr. Nobody


 X   Mr. Nobody

Link Here

Mr. Nobody

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert149:20s 2009 Canada/Belgium/France/Germany fantasy by Jaco Van Dormael.
Wiht Jared Leto, Sarah Polley and Diane Kruger. IMDb

The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for:

There is also a Theatrical Version shortened by 15:40s

 v          Mr. Popper's Penguins


 X   Mr. Popper's Penguins

Link Here

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Versions

BBFC
advised
cuts
PG Cert 90:23s Mr Popper's Penguins is a 2011 children's comedy by Mark Waters.
With Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury. IMDb

UK: Passed PG after BBFC advised cuts were implemented for:

  • 2012 20th Century Fox RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo
  • 2012 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2011 20th Century Fox RB Blu-ray
  • 2011 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2011 20th Century Fox Online
  • 2011 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

This film was seen for advice in an unfinished version. The company were told that the film was likely to achieve a 12A classification but that the requested PG could be obtained by removing a use of discriminatory language ('spaz'). When the finished version of the film was submitted for classification, this term had been replaced

            Mr. Sardonicus - 1961 USA horror mystery drama by William Castle. See Sardonicus
 v          Mr. X - 1995 Taiwan / UK action film by Godfrey Ho (as Ed Woo)


 X   Mr. X (1995)

Link Here
  • Mister X
Mr. X is a 1995 Taiwan / UK action film by Godfrey Ho (as Ed Woo)
Starring Joe Lewis,Alex Man,Lam Wei BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The 2006 UK DVD release was cut by 8 seconds to remove a sequence of orchestrated dog fighting.

Summary Notes

A truce between the Yakuza and the Triads is broken with the wedding massacre of a godfather's family, with the lone survivor (Alex Man) swearing revenge on his family's killers. An international 'fix it man' Mr. X is brought in to ensure that the Triads gain the upper hand.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut: 8s
run: 94:05s
pal: 90:19s
18 1980UK: Passed 18 for Contains strong bloody violence after 8s of BBFC cuts:
  • 2006 Dragon DVD video

The BBFC commented:

Compulsory cuts were required to remove a sequence of orchestrated dog fighting, for which reasonable assurances could not be given.
 v          Mr. X - 2015 thriller by Vikram Bhatt.


 X   Mr. X (2015)

Link Here

Mr. X is a 2015 thriller by Vikram Bhatt.
Starring Emraan Hashmi, Amyra Dastur and Arunoday Singh.

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated 2015 cinema release

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
1:23s
12A 123:17s
123:17s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 1:23s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to reduce scenes of strong violence and horror in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.

Other:

  • Mr. X [3D] Passed 12A for moderate violence
 v          Mrs. Doubtfire - 1993 US comedy by Chris Columbus


 X   Mrs. Doubtfire

Link Here

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 US comedy by Chris Columbus
With Robin Williams & Sally Field. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The film was originally released in cinemas with an uncut 12 rating in 1984. However the rating did not go down well with viewers. Family groups were turned away and some local councils overruled the BBFC rating to allow for family viewing. So distributors had a rethink and BBFC category cuts were then made for a PG rated 1994 cinema re-release, and for the subsequent VHS release.

The film was later passed PG uncut for 2000 DVD but this wasn't released and the distributors continued with the cut PG version until 2003 when the film was released uncut on DVD with a PG rating. In 2013 the classification was uprated to 12 uncut for Blu-ray.

See case study from bbfc.co.uk
Listen to podcast from bbfc.co.uk

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge: Mrs. Doubtfire
Season 5
Cutting Edge Episode 60:
Mrs. Doubtfire
Cunning linguistics cut by the BBFC

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 125:00s
pal: 120:00s
12 cert

PG Cert

12 cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate sex references for: UK: Passed PG uncut for:
  • 2007 20th Century Fox Family Fun Edition R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 2003 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

UK: Passed PG for mild language and sex references after BBFC cuts waived for:

  • 2000 video [unreleased]
This version was not released due to the distributors adding closed caption subtitles, and for technical reasons dropped the submission in favour of working with the existing cut version, The uncut version was dropped before it was formally classified and so does not appear on record in the BBFC database.
UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
  • 1994 cinema release
The distributors originally asked chief censor James Ferman for a PG rating for cinema release. However James Ferman was a bit heavy handed with his cuts list for a PG> He demanded the nearly total deletion of a very funny dialogue in a restaurant featuring several clever allusions to sex, eg cunning linguistics. The distributors were not impressed and decided to go with an uncut 12 rated cinema relea

After 5 months it was clear that many cinema goers were unhappy. Family groups were turned away and some local councils overruled the BBFC rating to allow for family viewing.

So distributors had a rethink and BBFC category cuts were then made for a PG rated version. This time round Ferman relented a little and just asked for a couple of lines to be deleted from the restaurant dialogue. The 12 rated version was withdrawn and replaced with the cut PG rated version. The same cut version was released on VHS.

The uncut 12 rated cinema version seems to have now been deleted from the BBFC database.

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 13s
run: 124:39s
pal: 119:40s
PG CertUK: Passed PG after 13s of cuts for category for:
  • 2001 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

The 2001 DVD cuts were a slight variation from the cut cinema and VHS versions. More dialogue was removed than the 13s of cuts required by the BBFC: The removed dialogue was

Mrs. Doubtfire: You know, dear! Sink the sub! Hide the Weasel? Park the porpoise? Bit of the old humpty dumpty? Little Jack Horny? The horizontal Mambo?
Stuart: Mrs. Doubtfire....
Mrs. Doubtfire: The bone dance, eh? Rumpleforeskin? Baloney bop? Bit of the old cunning linguistics? Hm?
Stuart : Mrs. Doubtfire, please!

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 13s
run: 124:51s
pal: 119:51s
PG CertUK: Passed PG after13sof BBFC cuts for category:
  • 1994 Fox VHS
  • 1994 cinema release

The cinema and VHS cuts were to remove:

Mrs. Doubtfire: ...Little Jack Horny? The horizontal mambo?

Mrs. Doubtfire: The bone dance, eh? Rumpleforeskin? Baloney bop? Bit of the old cunning linguistics? Hmm?

            Ms. 45 - 1981 USA crime thriller by Abel Ferrara. See Angel of Vengeance
 v          M3gan - 2023 US Sci-Fi horror thriller by Gerard Johnstone


 X   M3gan

Link Here
  • Don't Meet M3gan
M3gan is a 2023 US Sci-Fi horror thriller by Gerard Johnstone
Starring Allison Williams, Jenna Davis, (voice) and Amie Donald BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version cut for an MPA PG-13 rating and an uncut Unrated/Unseen Version.

Summary Notes

A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Unrated/Unseen Version
MPAA UnratedUK: BBFC details not yet published for the Unseen Version:

US: Uncut and MPA Unrated:

  • 2023 Studio Distribution Services [Unrated + Theatrical Versions] (RA) Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon #ad released on 21st March 2023
  • 2023 Studio Distribution Services [Unrated + Theatrical Versions] R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 21st March 2023
  • 2023 Studio Distribution Services Amazon VoD [US] at US Amazon #ad
BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut
Theatrical Version

cut: 1:04s
run: 101:47s
pal: 97:43s
15

MPAA PG-13

UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong threat, violence, bloody images without BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 Universal Pictures [Unseen + Theatrical Versions] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2023 Universal Pictures [Unseen + Theatrical Versions] R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2023 cinema release
US: MPA PG-13 rated for violent content and terror, some strong language and a suggestive reference

See detailed cuts in article from movie-censorship.com :

1:04s of violent footage and strong language has been removed from the Theatrical Version and has been replaced by slightly longer toned down shots. The Unrated Version is better but it is not quite the gore fest hyped by the film publicists

 v          Mudhalvan


 X   Mudhalvan

Link Here

Mudhalvan

Versions

5s PG Cert169:43s Asian film by Shankar (Ayngaran International)
 v          Mukti


 X   Mukti

Link Here

Mukti

Versions

40s PG Cert150:53s 1977 India drama by Raj Tilak (Yash Raj Films)

The 2002 DVD was cut by the BBFC. Cut required to sight of real animal cruelty (a chicken being run over by a van)

uncut PG Cert149:44s The Excel UK video of 1987 was noted as uncut
 v          Mulan - 1998 USA children's cartoon by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook.


 X   Mulan (1998)

Link Here

Mulan is a 1998 USA children's cartoon by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook.
Starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy and BD Wong. Youtube link IMDb

Cut for a BBFC U rating. Passed U presumably uncut for 2016 cinema release. Uncut and G rated in the US.
Summary Notes

This retelling of the old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.

Versions

uncut
uncut
U cert

No Cert

MPAA
G Rated

~88:00s
=~84:00s
UK: Passed U presumably uncut for mild threat, violence for:
  • 2016 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA G Rated for:

UK: The DVD that was accidentally released uncut for a week in the spring of 2000. The BBC wasn't so perturbed about the head butt and it aired the uncut version in December 2003 at 4.35pm

BBFC cut
2s
U cert84:06s UK: Passed U after 2s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2010 Disney R2 DVD
  • 2004 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 2000 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 1999 Buena Vista VHS
  • 1998 cinema release

The cuts were:

  • to a vicious head-butt.
 v          Mulan - 1999 US/China adventure by Jingle Ma and Wei Dong.


 X   Mulan (1999)

Link Here
  • Hua Mulan
Mulan is a 1999 US/China adventure by Jingle Ma and Wei Dong.
Starring Wei Zhao, Jiao Xu and Kun Chen. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The 15 rated 2010 video was cut by the BBFC for animal curelty.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut: 15s
run: 114:06s
pal: 109:32s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 for strong battle violence after 15s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 2010 Showbox video

The BBFC commented:

Compulsory cuts were made to remove sight of unsimulated animal cruelty (horses being tripped).
 v          Mulholland Drive - 2001 France / USA mystery thriller by David Lynch.


 X   Mulholland Drive

Link Here
  • Mulholland Dr.
Mulholland Drive is a 2001 France / USA mystery thriller by David Lynch.
Starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring and Justin Theroux. Melon Farmers linkYoutube link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
All releases censor a dull frontal shot of Laura Harring. Initially this was achieved through blurring, but the 2015 Criteria Collection Blu-ray achieved the censorship through darkening.

Summary Notes

A bright-eyed young actress travels to Hollywood, only to be ensnared in a dark conspiracy involving a woman who was nearly murdered, and now has amnesia because of a car crash. Eventually, both women are pulled into a psychotic illusion involving a dangerous blue box, a director named Adam Kesher, and the mysterious night club Silencio.

Versions

best available
best
available
cut: ~23s
run: 146:36s
pal: 140:44s
15 1980

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 for strong sex, violence:

It is not clear how the Laura Harring nude scene was censored

US: Cut and MPAA R rated for:

The full frontal shot of Lara Harring was censored by being made darker but the original blurring was removed from the Criterion Blu-ray. See article from movie-censorship.com

best available
best
available
cut: ~23s
run: 146:19s
pal: 140:28s
15 1980

MPAA R

UK: A pre-cut version was passed 15 uncut for strong language and moderate sex and violence:
  • 2007 Optimum Releasing video titled Mulholland Dr.
  • 2002 Universal Pictures (UK) video titled Mulholland Dr.
  • 2001 cinema release

A full frontal shot of Laura Harring was blurred. According to subsequent DVD commentaries by the filmmakers, this was because director David Lynch had promised that Harring would not be shown fully naked.

 v          Multiple Maniacs - 1970 USA crime comedy horror by John Waters.


 X   Multiple Maniacs

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  • Maníacos múltiples
Multiple Maniacs is a 1970 USA crime comedy horror by John Waters.
Starring Divine, David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce. IMDb
Heavily cut by the BBFC on grounds of blasphemy for 1990 18 rated VHS. A restored version was passed 18 uncut with previous cuts waived for 2016 cinema release and Blu-ray the following year. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

The travelling sideshow 'Lady Divine's Cavalcade of Perversions' is actually a front for a group of psychotic kidnappers, with Lady Divine herself the most vicious and depraved of all - but her life changes after she gets raped by a fifteen-foot lobster...

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

96:34s
=92:42s

UK: A restored version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex references, sexual violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The BBFC commented on the decision to pass the film 18 uncut:

The scene cut in 1990 takes place in a church and features two women masturbating. Shots of their encounter are interspersed with a recreation of the Stations of the Cross narrated by the women as they masturbate. It is implied that one woman uses a set of rosary beads to anally penetrate the other. The scene ends with a brief shot of a man injecting himself with an unspecified drug while sitting on the altar steps.

When the film was submitted in 1990, the common law in England and Wales offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel (which applied only to Christianity) were still in force and so the BBFC was required to request cuts. In 2008, these laws were abolished nor has there been a prosecution for blasphemy in either Scotland or Northern Ireland since 2008, or for many years prior to that date.

The Board was asked to consider whether, in the absence of any breach of UK law, the cuts were still required The Board agreed that they were not.

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
4:53s
1890:03s

submitted
94:56s
UK: Passed 18 after 4:53s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1990 Castle Communications PLC VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cut to remove an entire supposedly blasphemous sequence set in a church in which a male transvestite buggered himself with a rosary. The shots of the transvestite were intercut with footage of Christ moving through the Stations of the Cross.
 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 Mummy - 1999 USA action fantasy adventure by Stephen Sommers.


 X   The Mummy (1999)

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The Mummy is a 1999 USA action fantasy adventure by Stephen Sommers.
Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for a 12 rated cinema release and VHS. Uncut and 15 rated for DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US
Summary Notes

An English librarian called Evelyn Carnahan becomes interested in starting an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. She gains the help of Rick O'Connell, after saving him from his death. What Evelyn, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now 'The Mummy' is awake and it's going to take a lot more than guns to send him back from where he came from.

Cutting Edge

The Mummy Series
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 23:
The Mummy Series

Versions

uncut
uncut

run: 124:36s
pal: 119:37s
15 Certificate

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2014 Universal Trilogy R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2008 Universal Trilogy R0 Blu-ray via UK Amazon
  • 2008 Universal Trilogy Steelbook R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2008 Universal Ultimate Luxury Boxset R2 DVD
  • 2003 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2001 Columbia/TriStar R2 DVD

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 Rated for:

From Andrew: 15 Rated Boxset

The 2008 double disk boxset (released to coincide with the 3rd Mummy film) contains the uncut versions of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. The overall rating of the boxset is a family unfriendly "15", for some reason the distributors haven't pushed for a downgrade to a "12" (The Mummy's original rating). This can probably be attributed to the glorification of a Butterfly knife rather than the hanging sequence that caused them concern originally (the BBFC seem to be a bit more tolerable on hangings in "12"'s now, see The Goonies).

BBFC cut
18s
12 CertUK: Passed 12 after 18s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2000 Universal R2 DVD
  • 1999 Universal R2 DVD
  • 1999 Universal VHS

The hanging scene was cut differently with slightly more dialogue being lost

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 14s
run: 124:21s
pal: 119:23s
12 CertUK: Passed 12 after 14s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1999 cinema release

The BBFC detailed the cuts at their 1999 roadshows:

  • The hanging scene was shortened as it originally gave the impression that hanging is not as dangerous as it is cracked up to be.
 v   The Mummy Returns - 2001 USA action fantasy adventure by Stephen Sommers.


 X   The Mummy Returns

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The Mummy Returns is a 2001 USA action fantasy adventure by Stephen Sommers.
Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah. YouTube icon Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut in the US for a PG-13 rating and then further cut by the BBFC for 2001 cinema release and subsequent DVD. The BBFC cuts were waived in 2008 on DVD.
Summary Notes

Many years ago, in Ancient Egypt, the Scorpion King led a menacing army, but when he sold his soul to Anubis, he was erased from history. Now he is only a myth...or is he? Rick and Evelyn O'Connell is still discovering new artifacts, along with their 8 year old son Alex. They discover the Bracelet of Anubis. But someone else is after the bracelet. High Priest Imhotep has been brought back from the dead once again and wants the bracelet, to control the Scorpian King's army. That's not the only problem. Imhotep now has Alex and with the bracelet attached to him, doesn't have long to live.

Cutting Edge

The Mummy Series
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 23:
The Mummy Series

Versions

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 129:21s
pal: 124:11s
12 Cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:

US: Cuts were required in the US to avoid an R Rating

The cuts were:

  • The sequence where Ardeth Bay and Rick are fighting to get Evy back was originally longer. The MPAA deemed the gun battle too long and gave the film an "R" rating, not because of blood or deaths, but because of excessive gunfire (!). According to director Stephen Sommers and editor Bob Ducsay, they say that the scene was significantly longer, but shortened to ensure a "PG-13" rating.
BBFC cut
category cuts
1s

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 129:20s
pal: 124:10s
12 CertUK: The cut Theatrical Version was further cut by the BBFC by 1s for:
  • 2001 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2001 cinema release

The BBFC category cut was:

  • to remove a head butt during the Rachel Weisz/Patricia Velasquez fight scene
 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          Mungaru Male 2 - 2016 comedy romance by Shashank.


 X   Mungaru Male 2

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Mungaru Male 2 is a 2016 comedy romance by Shashank.
Starring V Ravichandran, Ganesh and Neha Shetty.

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

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
34s
12A 156:18s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, language after 34s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2016 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove moments of stronger violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. A 15 without cuts was available.
 v          Muppet Babies: Explore With Us - USA family animation by


 X   Muppet Babies: Explore With Us

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Muppet Babies: Explore With Us is a USA family animation by
Starring Greg Berg, Katie Leigh and Laurie O'Brien. IMDb

Summary Notes

The animated adventures of Jim Henson's Muppets as babies. Baby Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, Fozzie, Rowlf, Scooter, Skeeter (and occasionally Bunsen, Beaker, and Bean Bunny), under the care of their green striped socks-wearing Nanny, get into mischief using their imaginations. Songs highlighted the series.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
4s
Uc cert 44:47s

UK: Passed Uc after 4s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1994 Buena Vista Home VHS

With thanks to Scott, the BBFC cuts were:

  • At 35 mins Remove bad language as old man says we're almost out of this damn (or damp) blasted mountain. (TC.01.35.21.00).
 v   The Muppet Christmas Carol - 1992 US/UK children's comedy drama by Brian Henson


 X   The Muppet Christmas Carol

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  • A Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 US/UK children's comedy drama by Brian Henson
Starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, (voice), Steve Whitmire and (voice) BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There are no censorship issues with this release

When originally showed in theaters, Belle's song "When Love Is Gone" was cut. Director Brian Henson protested this decision, but then head of Disney Jeffrey Katzenberg felt the song was too sad for a children's movie. The removal leaves the scene quite short and abrupt and damages the pacing. It was reinstated on all full screen home video copies of the film, including the laser disc (widescreen too), VHS home, and first DVD release, at the insistence of Brian Henson. For the Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition DVD, the full screen version includes "When Love Is Gone" and the widescreen version cuts the song. The UK re-release from Park Circus in 2012 includes the song. Even though the version shown on Disney+ is the Theatrical Cut, the song is still included as an extra for the first time in High Definition.

Summary Notes

The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Long version
run: 88:33s
pal: 85:00s
U

U 1980

UK: The long version was passed U uncut for mild scary scenes:
  • 2022 cinema release
UK: The long version was passedU uncut:
  • 2002 Buena Vista Home Entertainment video titled A Muppet Christmas Carol
  • 1993 Buena Vista Home VHS
uncut
Short version
run: 85:25s
pal: 82:00s
U 1980UK: The short version was passed U uncut for mild scary scenes:
  • 2012 cinema release

UK: The short version was passed U uncut:

  • 2002 Buena Vista Home Entertainment video
  • 1992 cinema release

The song When Love Is Gone was left out as Disney thought it was too sad for children

 v   The Muppet Movie - 1979 UK/USA family musical comedy by James Frawley.


 X   The Muppet Movie

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The Muppet Movie is a 1979 UK/USA family musical comedy by James Frawley.
With Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson. YouTube icon IMDb

The film played in a longer Original Version for cinema and VHS, but was shortened for DVD
Summary Notes

Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit.

Versions

uncut
uncut
U cert93:03s UK: The Original Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 1993 Buena Vista VHS
  • 1986 Virgin VHS
  • 1979 cinema release
BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

U cert

MPAA
G rated

91:13s UK: A shortened version was passed U uncut for no sex, violence or bad language for:
  • 2005 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 2004 Columbia/Tri-Star R2 DVD
US: A shortened version was passed is MPAA G rated:
  • 2013 Disney Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition RA Blu-ray

From IMDB. The film was shortened for DVD. Both songs and plot were shortened. There is an alternate musical arrangement on Never Before, Never Again. Also there's less of Rowlf and Kermit dueting on I Hope That Something Better Comes Along . A laddy needs a lassie. Come father's day, the litterbug's gonna get ya were also shortened.

cut
cut
NZ cert G
NZ
97:00s
=93:07s
New Zealand: From IMDb. A scene in which Fozzie Bear is menaced by a sailor brandishing a broken bottle was cut by the New Zealand censors as being too violent for children.
 v          Muppet Treasure Island


 X   Muppet Treasure Island

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Muppet Treasure Island

Versions

2s U cert95:28s 1996 release by Brian Henson

The 1996 video and the 2003 DVD were both cut by 2s to remove the word 'bloody'. Cuts required to remove mild bad language to achieve a 'U'

The cuts were apparently in response to complaints about the uncut cinema release.

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

uncut U certThe 1996 cinema release was uncut
 v          Muppets Most Wanted - 2014 USA family crime musical by James Bobin.


 X   Muppets Most Wanted

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Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 USA family crime musical by James Bobin.
Starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey. YouTube icon IMDb

Exists in a Theatrical Version, and Extended Version and the Statler and Waldorf Cut
Summary Notes

Flush with their revival's success, Kermit the Frog and his friends are approached by Dominic Badguy to go on a world tour. Unknown to them, this is all part of the sinister plan of Constantine, the world's most evil frog, to become the greatest thief of all time. After making sure that Kermit is jailed as himself, Constantine impersonates him to use the Muppets' tour as cover for his scheme. While Sam the Eagle and Inspector Jean Pierre Napoleon investigate, the Muppets find their boss seems strangely changed even as Kermit desperately attempts to escape to stop the impostor. Only when Walter, Fozzie and Animal realize the truth is there a chance to prevent Constantine from pulling off the crime of the century.

Versions

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

The Extended Version features about 7 minutes of additional material

uncut
Theatrical Version
U cert

MPAA PG
MPAA

112:44s
=108:13s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed U uncut for mild comic violence and infrequent very mild language for:
  • 2014 Buena Vista RB Blu-ray
  • 2014 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 2014 cinema release

US: Uncut and rated PG For some mild action for

  • 2014 Theatrical Release
uncut
Statler and Waldorf Cut
MPAA
Unrated
102:53s US: There is also a Blu-ray bonus version called the Statler and Waldorf Cut
 v          Murder at 1600 - 1997 USA action crime mystery by Dwight H Little (as Dwight Little).


 X   Murder at 1600

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  • Mord im Weißen Haus
Murder at 1600 is a 1997 USA action crime mystery by Dwight H Little (as Dwight Little).
Starring Wesley Snipes, Diane Lane and Daniel Benzali. IMDb
Uncut for 15 rated cinema release in 1997, but cut by the BBFC for the subsequent 15 rated 1998 VHS/DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A 25 year old female White House staffer, Carla Town, is murdered in the White House. D.C. homicide detective Regis is assigned to investigate, only to find evidence suppressed by the Secret Service. After suspecting a cover-up, Regis convinces Secret Service Agent Nina Chance to assist in uncovering the truth.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA R

106:38s
=102:22s


UK: Passed 15 uncut for infrequent strong language and violence and moderate sex for:
  • 1997 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
4s
15

102:14s

submitted
102:18s
UK: Passed 15 after 4s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1998 Warner R2 DVD
  • 1998 Warner VHS

The BBFC cut was:

A single 4 second cut has been made to the video version. During the raid on Spikins' house, when Snipes battles one of the assassins in the kitchen, the shot of Snipes breaking the bad guys neck has been removed.
 v       A Murder in the Park - 2014 USA crime historical documentary by Christopher S Rech and Brandon Kimber.


 X   A Murder in the Park

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A Murder in the Park is a 2014 USA crime historical documentary by Christopher S Rech and Brandon Kimber.

Originally rated PG-13 for disturbing crime scene photos and re-enactments, brief language, and drug material.

The makers then resubmitted it after a marginal change. It was then rated PG-13 for disturbing crime scene photos and re-enactments, drug material and brief language.

 v          Murder Obsession - 1981 Italy France horror by Riccardo Freda.


 X   Murder Obsession

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  • The Wailing
  • Murder Syndrome
  • Delirium
  • Follia omicida
Murder Obsession is a 1981 Italy France horror by Riccardo Freda.
With Stefano Patrizi, Martine Brochard and Henri Garcin. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1987. Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for 2023 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary review: Murder, Sex and Satanism

Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death. Soon rude things begin happening and Michael fears a repeat of his nightmare past is in progress.

You don't hear much about it. It's a shame, because this is one of the most overlooked Italian horror films.

The plot is strange, twisted, and full of bizarre touches of nasty murder scenes, perverse sexuality, nudity, and some very creepy tones of Satanism and the black arts which more than likely will chill you to the bone.

The music is also effective in creating the creepy, stormy atmosphere of Satanism, murder and sex in a remote mansion in the countryside. The special effects are crude though.

This film is definitely not for everyone, but those who appreciate fine, classy Italian horror and do not mind complicated, twisted plotlines should enjoy it.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 97:16s
pal: 93:23s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for sexual violence, nudity:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:18s
run: 89:45s
pal: 86:10s
18A short version was passed 18 after 1;18s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Dealerpack VHS titled The Wailing
 v          Murder Set Pieces - 2004 US horror film by Nick Palumbo with Sven Garrett and Cerina Vincent.


 X   Murder Set Pieces

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Murder Set Pieces is a 2004 US horror film by Nick Palumbo with Sven Garrett and Cerina Vincent.
With Sven Garrett, Cerina Vincent and Tony Todd. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Banned by the BBFC in 2008. Heavily cut for an MPAA R rating but there is also an Unrated Director's Cut

Summary Review: Overrated

Very, very overrated serial killer flick that has been compared to Maniac , Last House on Dead End Street and New York Ripper . Some reviewers have claimed that it is better than these three films.

It is not. It is gory in a juvenile, over-the-top kind of way and the coverage of some of the murders is adequate, but it is incredibly fragmented, totally devoid of characterization and plot development and, overall, amateurish in its execution.

Director's Cut

uncut
uncut
run: 90:41s
pal: 87:03s

MPAA UnratedDenmark: The Director's Cut is locally rated 15 for: From IMDb. The original theatrical version of this film ran roughly 15 minutes longer than the new "Director's Cut" DVD of the film. Some of the scenes missing from the new Director's Cut include:
  • A different beginning. The theatrical version began with The Photographer taking shots of a bloody corpse. The Director's Cut begins with a new credit montage featuring images of characters that will be murdered later in the film.
  • Phone Argument between Jade's sister and The Photographer while at work.
  • The Psychic Reading/Killing: The photographer visits a psychic who won't reveal "what the cards say", thus upsetting him and leading to the psychic's strangulation.
  • The Photographer watching a bizarre film strip of a girl tied on a bed wearing a pig's mask.
  • A scene where the Photographer is shown picking up the first prostitutes.
  • Missing establishment scene when the "bathtub" girl/stripper arrives late, she apologizes, and The Photographer asks her to take off her clothes. She does, then smacks her own butt and says something like 'these are my best ASSets'.
  • Extended scenes of The Photographer driving the strip.
  • A rather artistic shot of The Photographer running towards the screen barefoot on a road, bleeding at the mouth

Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut
cut: 23m
run: 83:38s
pal: 80:17s
MPAA RUS: The Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA R rating

From IMDb:

  • The Lion's Gate Films "R" rated version of "Murder-Set-Pieces" was released on January 9th, 2007, and it is cut and edited by 23 minutes. No other film in the history of cinema has had to have that many minutes cut to avoid the "NC-17" rating.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

banned
banned
run: 105:32s
pal: 101:19s

rejected

UK: The Original Theatrical Version was banned by the BBFC for:
  • 2008 TLA DVD

The BBFC commented:

Murder Set Pieces is a US made feature focussing on the activities of a psychopathic sexual serial killer, who, throughout the film, is seen raping, torturing and murdering his victims. There is a clear focus on sex or sexual behaviour accompanied by non-consensual pain, injury and humiliation. Young children are among those terrorised and killed.

In making a decision as to whether a video work is suitable for classification, the Board applies the criteria set out in its current Classification Guidelines, published in 2005. These are the result of an extensive process of public consultation and research and reflect the balance of media effects research, the requirements of UK law and the attitudes of the UK public. The Board's Guidelines clearly set out the Board's serious concerns about the portrayal of violence, most especially when the violence is sexual or sexualised, but also when depictions portray or encourage: callousness towards victims, aggressive attitudes, or taking pleasure in pain or humiliation.

The Guidelines for the '18' category requested for this video work state that such concerns 'will not normally override the wish that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment' but make clear that exceptions to this general rule may be made in certain areas, including 'where material or treatment appears to the Board to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – eg any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts… [and that the Board] may intervene with portrayals of sexual violence which might, eg eroticise or endorse sexual assault'. Under the heading of 'Rejects', the Guidelines identify as of particular concern 'graphic rape or torture', 'portrayals of children in a sexualised or abusive context' and 'sex accompanied by non-consensual pain, injury or humiliation'.

The Board's position that scenes of violence with the potential to trigger sexual arousal may encourage a harmful association between violence and sexual gratification is reflected in research and consistent with public opinion. It is the Board's carefully considered view that to issue a certificate to MURDER-SET-PIECES, even if statutorily confined to adults, would involve risk of harm within the terms of the Video Recordings Act 1984, would be inconsistent with the Board's Guidelines, and would be unacceptable to the public.

The Board considered whether the issue could be dealt with through cuts. However, given the unacceptable content features throughout, and that what remains is essentially preparatory and set-up material for the unacceptable scenes, cuts are not a viable option in this case and the work is therefore refused a classification.
 v          Murderlust - 1985 USA horror thriller by Donald M Jones (as Donald Jones).


 X   Murderlust

Link Here
  • Mass Murder
Murderlust is a 1985 USA horror thriller by Donald M Jones (as Donald Jones).
Starring Eli Rich, Rochelle Taylor and Dennis Gannon. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1987 18 rated VHS. Uncut in the US on MPAA Unrated 2017 DVD.
Summary Notes

A serial killer, who is actually a handsome Sunday school teacher, abducts young women and disposes their bodies in the Mojave Desert.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~98:00s
=~94:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
2:33s
18 86:54s

submitted
89:27s
UK: Passed 18 after 2:33s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1987 Castle Communications PLC VHS
 v          Murders In The Zoo - 1933 US crime horror by A. Edward Sutherland


 X   Murders In The Zoo

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Murders In The Zoo is a 1933 US crime horror by A. Edward Sutherland
Starring Charles Ruggles, Lionel Atwill and Gail Patrick BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC animal cruelty cuts were required for a PG rated video release in 2023.

Summary Notes

A monomaniacal zoologist is pathologically jealous of his beautiful but unfaithful wife Evelyn and will not stop short of murder to keep her.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 62:08s
pal: 59:39s
12UK: Passed 12 for sexual threat, moderate horror, threat after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 Eureka Entertainment Ltd video

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to a sequence of animal cruelty.

Jon Dracup commented on the cut scenes:

There's some nasty snake-severing; a scene in which lions fight leopards who appear to have been goaded into fighting, and that gets very uncomfortable to see; and another snake is harmed.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 60:00s
pal: 57:36s
A pre 1970UK: 3D version passed A (PG) uncut:
  • 1933 cinema release

 v          Murphy's War - 1971 UK war drama by Peter Yates


 X   Murphy's War

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Murphy's War is a 1971 UK war drama by Peter Yates
Starring Peter O'Toole, Siân Phillips and Philippe Noiret Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a BBFC 'A' rated cinema release in 1970. The cuts were reduced for a 12 Rated DVD in 2002.

Summary Notes

A lone survivor from a British naval ship is obsessed with getting revenge on a German U-boat crew that massacred his shipmates in the water.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 105:34s
pal: 101:21s
12 1980

MPAA PG-13

UK: BBFC 12 rated:
  • 2009 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2002 Anchor Bay Entertainment UK DVD (rated 08/11/2002)

From IMDb:

The 12-rated UK DVD release restores the gunshot scenes but the swear words remain blanked out, (in an inferior 4:3 transfer)
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 106:03s
A 1970UK: BBFC A (PG) rated after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1970 Anchor Bay Entertainment UK cinema release (rated 18/12/1970)

The BBFC cuts were:

  • cut to remove 2 uses of the word fuck
  • cut shots of bloody shootings
  • cut shots of dead bodies
            Muscle - 2019 UK thriller by Gerard Johnson See Hardcore 18s: Muscle
 v          Mushroom Growing Made Easy - 2005 US informational video


 X   Mushroom Growing Made Easy

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Mushroom Growing Made Easy is a 2005 US informational video

Banned by the BBFC for 2005 DVD release.

There's more BBFC discussion of this video in podcast from bbfc.co.uk

Versions

banned
banned

RejectedUK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 2005 Devlin Films DVD

The BBFC commented:

Mushroom Growing Made Easy is a one-hour video work offering the viewer clear and detailed guidance on the cultivation of 'magic mushrooms'. At present, the cultivation and possession of fresh and untreated psilocybe mushrooms is not apparently an offence under UK law. Nonetheless, the Board is conscious that the Drugs Bill currently passing through Parliament will have the effect of making the cultivation and possession of such mushrooms, even in their fresh state, illegal. It would be premature for the Board to classify this video work when it is likely that, within a short period of time, it will become a clear incitement to a criminal offence involving a Class A drug. Regardless of the current legal situation, the video in any case shows how to cultivate an organism that contains what is undoubtedly a Class A drug (psilocin) and which, if altered or treated in any way (for example by drying), would even now result in the commission of a serious criminal offence.

The BBFC's Guidelines clearly set out the Board's serious concerns about the portrayal of illegal drugs, particularly when the work in question promotes or encourages their use. The Board's Guidelines clearly state that "No work taken as a whole may promote or encourage the use of illegal drugs". Furthermore, under the terms of the Video Recordings Act 1984, the BBFC is required, when making a determination as to whether a video work is suitable for classification, to "have special regard (among the other relevant factors) to any harm that may be caused to potential viewers or, through their behaviour to society, by the manner in which the work deals with [...] illegal drugs" [Video Recordings Act 1984 section 4A(1)].

The Board considered whether cutting the work would be a viable alternative to refusing a classification certificate but found that, because the entire purpose of the video is to assist and encourage in cultivating an organism which contains a Class A drug, this was not a viable option.

It is our conclusion therefore that this video work is in conflict with the Board's published Guidelines and the requirements of the Video Recordings Act. In line with its specific duties under the Video Recordings Act, the Board is required to treat material of this kind very carefully indeed and the Board therefore finds this to be unacceptable for a classification certificate to be issued to it.

 v          Mutant Chronicles - 2008 USA/UK action Sci-Fi horror by Simon Hunter.


 X   Mutant Chronicles

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Mutant Chronicles is a 2008 USA/UK action Sci-Fi horror by Simon Hunter.
With Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman and Devon Aoki. YouTube icon IMDb

There seems to be some confusion about the versions of this film. IMDb has the longer version noted as the Director's Cut whilst other commentators note that Simon Hunter cut slow scenes to speed up the Director's Cut which is therefore the short version.
Summary Notes

28th century soldier Mitch Hunter leads a fight against an army of underworld Mutants.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
~100:00s
=~96:00s
There is a US Director's Cut where 10 minutes have been removed. Simon Hunter felt these scenes slowed the film down
uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA
R rated

106:50s

UK: The Theatrical version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2009 EIV R2 DVD
  • 2008 cinema release
            Mutant 2 - 1987 US/Spain horror by Deran Sarafian. See Alien Predators
 v          Mute Witness


 X   Mute Witness

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Mute Witness

Versions

uncut
uncut
1892:28s 1994 US thriller by Anthony Waller.
With Marina Zudina, Fay Ripley and Evan Richards.
IMDb

Passed 18 uncut with BBFC cuts waived for:

The US release is uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

Review from UK Amazon : Subtle humour with pure suspense

It's a shame that Mute Witness never got the attention it deserved. When I first saw it, it scared the bejeezus out of me.

The story is set in a an old Russian factory that's being used to make (funnily enough) a horror movie. The heroine Billy Hughes is the mute special effects artist who is also working on the film. However, she finds herself locked in the factory by accident, and in trying to get out, sees a snuff movie being made.

What follows is some of the most gripping, suspenseful filmmaking since Alfred Hitchcock. From the dramatic, disorientating, and humorous scene that introduces the film, right through to the many rapid-fire plot twists at the end.

Mute Witness is the perfect film to watch on Halloween. It combines subtle humour with pure suspense, has a very twisted plot, without being over-elaborate, has a good bit of blood and gore for those who would prefer.

7s 1892:26s Passed 18 after 7s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1997 Columbia/Tri-Star/Sony VHS
  • 1995 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

Two slight cuts have been made to the "snuff" murder that Billy (Marina Sudina) witnesses.

  • The first is a rear shot of the couple having sex - this has been substituted for a longer take of Billy looking embarrassed at her discovery.
  • The second trim is a bloody shot of the actual stabbing, just as Billy is trying to sneak away from the murder scene.
 v          Muthu


 X   Muthu

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Muthu

Versions

2:42s PG Cert154:32s 1996 release by Ravi Kamar (London Tamil)
 v   The Mutilator - 1985 USA horror by Buddy Cooper.


 X   The Mutilator

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  • Fall Break
The Mutilator is a 1985 USA horror by Buddy Cooper.
Starring Matt Mitler, Ruth Martinez and Bill Hitchcock. Youtube link IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1993 VHS. Less cut for DVD. Uncut since 2016 DVD/Blu-ray. In the US the R rated version is cut but the MPAA Unrated version is uncut.
Summary Review

A group of teenagers decide to take a vacation at the beach house of one of their fathers. The kid whose father owns the house just happened to accidentally kill his mother when he was a child. When they get to the house, the father has mysteriously disappeared. Hmmm...

It has everything a bad horror movie can have. Gore galore, sex, and of course the bad acting. Buy if you are like me and simply are looking for a cheesy cliched and entertaining horror movie, then this is your film.

Unrated Version

uncut
uncut
run: 86:21s
pal: 82:54s
18

MPAA Unrated

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Germany

86:21s UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, gore after previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Germany: Uncut for:

BBFC cut
cut: 7s
run: 86:06s
pal: 82:39s
1886:06s UK: Passed 18 after 7s of BBFC cuts with other cuts waived for:
  • 2003 Vipco R0 DVD
  • 2000 Horror Video VHS

The BBFC cuts were in the same scenes as previously just less so:

  • deleted shots of a fish hook being forced between the legs of a girl and emerging from her stomach.
BBFC cut
cut: 26s
run: 85:47s
pal: 82:21s
1885:47s UK: Passed 18 after 26s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1993 Vipco VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • deleted shots of a fish hook being forced between the legs of a girl and emerging from her stomach

US Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R US: The R rated version is cut.

The R rated version has less blood most notably in the hook scene and in the end with the killer's demise

            Mutronics - 1991 USA / Japan action comedy by Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang. See The Guyver
 v          My Best Friend's Girl - 2008 USA comedy romance by Howard Deutch.


 X   My Best Friend's Girl

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My Best Friend's Girl is a 2008 USA comedy romance by Howard Deutch.
With Kate Hudson, Dane Cook and Jason Biggs. YouTube icon IMDb

The Theatrical Version was cut for a BBFC 15 rating. The Theatrical Version are uncut at 18 for home video
Summary Notes

Tank faces the ultimate test of friendship when his best friend hires him to take his ex-girlfriend out on a lousy date in order to make her realize how great her former boyfriend is.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
18

MPAA
Unrated

112:10s UK: An Extended Version/Lewder, Cruder and even Ruder Edition/US Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

The BBFC explained their 18 rating:

MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL is a romantic comedy with gross-out humour. This work, which is the DVD release of an extended version of the film, was passed '18' for very strong language, strong sex references and nudity. It includes material that was cut (for category) from the '15' rated UK theatrical version.

There are three uses of very strong language in this film, two of which are very clear and one that is much less discernible. However, although none of the uses are aggressively delivered or directed, the first occurs very early in the work, before the viewer can get to grips with the plot and before the characters have become established. As such it is best placed at '18' and indeed the distributor chose to remove that particular use of the term in order to secure a '15' classification category for the UK theatrical release of the film. There are over forty uses of strong language in the film.

Although much of the material can be contained at '15', some of the verbal sex references in this work, which were cut from the '15' rated theatrical UK release, are very strong. They reflect sexual activity more commonly associated with hard core sex works that are inappropriate for 15 year olds and are best placed at the adult classification category.

MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL also includes scenes of soft drug use, mild violence and breast nudity.

See version details from dvdcompare.net

uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA
R Rated

96:42s UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 Lions Gate R2 DVD
BBFC cut
category
cuts
1:07s
15 cert 95:38s UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 15 after 1:07s of BBFC category cuts for
  • 2009 Lions Gate R2 DVD
  • 2008 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

Distributor chose to remove strong visual sex references (sight of a man's head between a lapdancer's buttocks), strong verbal sex references (a man telling an adult joke to a group of children and a crude and explicit monologue about a sexual experience) and one aggressive use of very strong language in order to achieve a '15' classification.
 v          My Best Friend's Wedding


 X   My Best Friend's Wedding

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My Best Friend's Wedding

Versions

0s 12 Cert100:29s 1998 release

The use of 'fuck' is too strong for a 12 rating so it has been dubbed over

 v          My Bloody Banjo - 2015 UK comedy horror by Liam Regan


 X   My Bloody Banjo

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My Bloody Banjo is a 2015 UK comedy horror by Liam Regan
Starring James Hamer-Morton, Damian Morter and Dani Thompson BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Was first shown at the Cannes Film Festival in a workprint version. The completed film was later released on the wider film festival circuit. A US release fell foul of iTunes and Walmart and was subsequently censored. A Directors Cut was produced for 2023 Blu-ray in the UK and was passed 18 uncut by the BBFC.

Summary Notes

A young man becomes manipulated by his imaginary friend to exact revenge on his tormenting co-workers.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
run: 93:34s
pal: 89:49s
18UK: A new Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for sexual violence, strong gory violence, very strong language:
  • 2023 Refuse Films Limited Edition [Director's Cut + Festival Version] R0 Blu-ray

BBFC uncut
Festival Cut
run: 82m
pal: 79m
UK: BBFC details not yet published for the Festival Cut:
  • 2023 Refuse Films Limited Edition [Director's Cut + Festival Version] R0 Blu-ray

Presumably this is the uncut original version.

cut
US Version
US: The US cut of the movie censors all forms of genital mutilation due to the film being initially rejected by iTunes and Walmart. The film was later released uncut via the Troma website

The Director Liam Regan explained:

My first movie My Bloody Banjo was promised to be factory pressed on DVD, I sent the deliverables (extras) that I created to the distributor, and they said that Walmart rejected the title (mainly due to horrendous artwork they used) they censored the movie digitally, and then dumped the movie on Amazon MOD (burn on demand)

uncut
Cannes Cut
run: 107m
pal: 103m
France: The Cannes Cut is a workprint version only screens at the Cannes Film Festival

From IMDb:

A 107 minute work-print version infamously known as the Cannes Cut was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015. Scenes included: a vicious domestic abuse encounter between Melissa (Serena Chloe Gardner) and Stiles (Clay von Carlowitz), characters returning from the dead to haunt Peltzer (James Hamer-Morton) and numerous intense bullying scenes involving Clyde (Laurence R. Harvey), Mr. Sawyer (Vito Trigo) and Stiles (Clay von Carlowitz). Along with those mentioned additions, the Cannes Cut included more death scenes and dream sequences, which made the movie's overall tone more of psychological thriller, rather than a horror comedy.

 v          My Bloody Valentine - 1981 Canada horror mystery thriller by George Mihalka.


 X   My Bloody Valentine

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My Bloody Valentine is a 1981 Canada horror mystery thriller by George Mihalka.
Starring Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier and Neil Affleck. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. No further cuts were required in the UK for X rated cinema release, 18 rated VHS and 15 rated DVD. US cuts were mostly restored for a much appreciated and MPAA Unrated Special Edition on US DVD and Blu-ray in 2009, however the restored scenes were low def only. Shout Factory is promising a 4K scan of the uncut version for 2020 Blu-ray.

Summary Notes

Valentine's Day is coming around and the young people of the small mining town of Valentine's BLuffs are organising a party. A few decades earlier an explosion at the mine trapped six miners underground. One, Harry Warden, survived, though in a deranged state. Warden is sent to a mental hospital but escapes and murders those he deems responsible for the mine accident. Now people are being brutally murdered again, and the townsfolk suspect that it is the work of Harry Warden.

Versions

best available
best
available
run: 93m
pal: 89m
cert_mpaa_unrated.jpgUS: The Uncut Version is MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Uncut Version] Steelbook Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2020 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Uncut Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

Shout Factory states that this release is a new 4K scan of the uncut version from the original camera negative

Simon Diabolik comments on Facebook:

Disappointing the SF blu isn't a scan from the uncut negative, less cut definitely, but far from uncut. And the same in terms of restored footage as the previous Lions Gate U.S blu ray.

Interestingly the UK theatrical release featured the climactic arm ripping inserted. I know as a dear friend who worked for UIP had the enviable task of splicing the footage in from a reel of censored gore distributed to most territories.

From review from insidepulse.com :

This Collector's Edition comes with both the original theatrical cut and a second disc with the Uncut Version. While the story always was that nearly 8 minutes was spliced away for the rating, there's only 3 minutes added back. But it's 3 minutes that really rounds out the killing scenes. Now you get the full effect that brings even more blood to My Bloody Valentine

US: The definitive Special Edition and is MPAA Unrated for:

January 2009. See article from shocktillyoudrop.com : Lost Footage

Fans may balk that the new disc is not definitively uncut as it still lacks a few oft-rumored shots. Sadly, those choice bits have indeed been declared MIA as director George Mihalka discovered when he was asked to do a director's cut roughly six years ago. We went through the vaults and found out all of that negative has corroded or disappeared. What the DVD, furthermore the new print of the film, contains is the remaining salvaged footage found in producer John Dunning's storage space.

There was a scene with the two kids in the mine and they're joined together forever, Mihalka chuckles citing one still excised sequence. There was a whole set up scene to that. They're just necking and Tom's lying on top of [Harriet] and the miner comes in and puts the [drill bit] through him. She's got her eyes closed and thinks he's just being a little frisky. She opens her mouth and her eyes just as he bleeds into her mouth. Then the miner goes whoomp! And [skewers] them both . That scene had to be taken out totally. It has disappeared and we'll never see it.

See review from fearnet.com : 30 years late

So the flick holds up surprisingly well for a low-budget Canadian import from 1981 ... but did we really need a Special Edition DVD? Absolutely, says me. Ask anyone of my approximate age who was also raised on a steady diet of VHS and Fangoria if they'd like to see the "uncut pre-MPAA" version of, say, Friday the 13th or My Bloody Valentine, and you'd get a response of HELL YES!

Film fanatics always want to see the "trimmed" footage, especially if it's something that showcases some impressively creative gore-gravy ... and the new stuff found in My Bloody Valentine is pretty nifty indeed.

Overall, this 'new' version runs maybe 50 seconds longer than the VHS cut, but one can clearly see that the MPAA was aiming to minimize EVERY kill scene, regardless of how much work actually went into it.

So it's almost 30 years late, but I say bring on the splatter.

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 89:57s
pal: 86:21s
15 cert

18

MPAA R

UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 Paramount R1 DVD
UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1989 CIC VHS
US: The cut Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:
  • 2020 Shout! Factory [Theatrical + Uncut Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2020 Shout! Factory Amazon Prime VoD [US only] at US Amazon

From IMDb:

  • Gore was cut from the pre-credits sequence where the woman is pushed backwards onto a pickaxe.
  • Mabel's mutilated body was originally on screen for much longer.
  • The scene where the bartender is playing peek-a-boo with the Harry Warden dummy was edited so that no blood is shown. He was pickaxed up his chin and out his left eye, then dragged along the ground with his eyeball hanging out.
  • The face-boiling of Dave was shortened so you don't see the after-effects while he is dying.
  • Graphic head-on shots of Sylvia's shower impalement were deleted.
  • A stock footage close-up of the miner's light being shown at the camera replaces the bulk of a shot of Hollis' bleeding face after he has been nail-gunned. In the widely-seen release, the scene picks up after Hollis has mostly turned away.
  • Howard's hanging is shortened. In the original print, he was decapitated. The decapitation was cut out, so it looks like his body just falls, stops short when the end of the wire is reached, sprays blood all over Patty and Sarah, and then resumes falling. Not only do the cuts imposed render the scene senseless, but they also make it so there's no payoff to Hollis' earlier comment that Howard would lose his head if it weren't attached.
  • Axel's left arm gets trapped under rocks in the cave-in at the end. He rips it off to get away, leaving his limb behind to horrify everybody else. But since the key footage of the arm removal all had to be removed itself, it is hard to see exactly what happened.
BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 90:55s
pal: 87:17s
X certUK: A hybrid version was passed X (18) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1981 cinema release

This version was based on the cut US Theatrical Version but the arm ripping finale has been spliced back in along with footage from 3 or 4 other scenes.

Thanks to Chris who commented:

I saw the UK 35mm print back in 2003, that ending footage was indeed spliced back in (notably different image quality).

Thanks to Lord Arse Biscuits who adds:

I saw the UK cinema version which was slightly longer than all the video, laser and dvd versions prior to the US version. There were extra frames to about 4 or 5 scenes including the infamous arm chopping scene. I have these scenes on a DV tape of a special screening.

 v          My Boss's Daughter


 X   My Boss's Daughter

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My Boss's Daughter

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
R Rated

86:22s 2003 US comedy romance by David Zucker.

The Wilder, Funnier, Sexier Version was passed 12 uncut for:

The US release is uncut and R Rated:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com :

The longer scenes of the R-Rated mainly consist of conversations about sex, some more naked skin and the body fluids of Madsen's character TJ.

BBFC uncut 12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

82:11s The Theatrical Version was passed for
  • 2003 cinema release.

This is the US PG-13 Rated Version.

 v          My Brother's Wedding


 X   My Brother's Wedding

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My Brother's Wedding

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert113:07s 1983 US drama by Charles Burnett

The Director's Cut was submitted for the 2008 BFI DVD. No BBFC cuts for a 12 rating

Both versions region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon

BBFC uncut12 cert77:17s The Theatrical Version was submitted for the 2008 cinema release and 2008 BFI DVD.

The BBFC explained their 12A/12 rating:

My Brother's Wedding is a US drama from 1983, about a man torn between family obligation and his errant friend. It was passed 12A due to a moderate sex scene. The BBFC guidelines at 12A state that sexual activity may be implied and that is all that occurs here. A man is seen persuading a woman to accompany him to the back of a shop, and later we see him lying on top of her after sex - nudity is implied but not seen, and we do not see any of the sex itself.

My Brother's Wedding also contains one scene in which there is a stand-off between a man with a knife and another man with a gun. Neither weapon is seen in use but this moderate threat involving realistic weapons was also thought to be best placed at 12A .

 v          My Dog the Champion - 2013 children's film by Kevin Nations and Robin Nations.


 X   My Dog the Champion

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  • Champion
My Dog the Champion is a 2013 children's film by Kevin Nations and Robin Nations.
Starring Lance Henriksen, Dora Madison Burge and Cody Linley. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC in 2014 for a U rated DVD release

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA G
MPAA
US: Uncut and MPAA G rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
3s
U 83:07s UK: Passed U for no material likely to offend or harm after 3s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2014 4Digital Media video
The BBFC commented:
  • A cut was made to remove a use of the term 'spastic', in order to obtain a U classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. A 12 classification without cuts was available.

The BBFC further commented in the 2014 Annual Report:

There is one use of the term spastic , when a young man is talking about his unruly dog. With no condemnation of the use, and in line with what the public tells us about such language, the term was unacceptable at U.

 v          My Darling Clementine


 X   My Darling Clementine

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My Darling Clementine

Versions

BBFC uncutU cert98:02s 1 946 US western by John Ford.
With Henry Fonda, Linda Darnell and Victor Mature. IMDb

The Alternative version was passed U uncut for:

  • 2006 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

The Alternative Version is a preview cut that was not well received. This resulted in significant changes to produce the Theatrical Version. So this is probably best viewed as a DVD extra workprint.

uncut
uncut
U cert92:59s The Theatrical Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 2005 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 1995 cinema release
  • 1994 Fox VHS
  • 1946 cinema release [A Rated]
 v          My Dear Killer - 1972 Italy/Spain mystery thriller by Tonino Valerii


 X   My Dear Killer

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  • Mio caro assassino
  • Sumario sangriento de la pequeña Estefania
My Dear Killer is a 1972 Italy/Spain mystery thriller by Tonino Valerii
Starring George Hilton, Salvo Randone and William Berger BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1998. Later rated 18 uncut for 2008 DVD. Uncut and MPA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes: Don't Miss

My Dear Killer is an excellent example of the giallo genre. The plot revolves around a series of murders committed by an unknown assailant intent on keeping the deaths of a small child and her father unsolved. As is the case with most gialli, there's a detective one step behind the murderer, a lush and creepy music score (this time by Morricone), a houseful of suspects, creative and illogical murders, and a downbeat and melancholy plot.

What elevates this one above all the others made in that banner year for the genre (1971), though, is the detail given to the script and production. The characters are all fully formed and functional to the story, which itself is well thought-out and clever. The resolution is well-handled, and even if the killer's identity is impossible to guess beforehand, the means in which he (or she) is finally discovered will make you smile. Add to this one of the saddest musical-score main themes in movie history, featuring a woman's voice singing a haunting child's melody, and you have a giallo that fans of the genre should definitely not miss.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 98:17s
pal: 94:21s
18 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence:

The 2008 Shameless DVD features shorter film credits though the film is fully uncut and contains around 12 seconds of additional gory violence.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut: 4s
run: 98:38s
pal: 94:41s
18 1980UK: Passed 18 after 4s of BBFC cuts::
  • 1998 Salvation Films VHS

From IMDb. The 1998 Salvation video was cut by 4 seconds to edit a shot of a young naked girl at an art studio.

 v          My Fake Boyfriend - 2022 Canada comedy by Rose Troche


 X   My Fake Boyfriend

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My Fake Boyfriend is a 2022 Canada comedy by Rose Troche
Starring Keiynan Lonsdale, Dylan Sprouse and Sarah Hyland IMDb

Rated R for sexual material and language in March 2022 but the producers decided to appeal against the rating, presumably hoping for a PG-13 rating. The appeal was noted as upheld but the rating and rating reason stayed the same.
 v          My Lucky Stars - 1985 Hong Kong action comedy by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.


 X   My Lucky Stars

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  • Fuk sing go jiu
  • Fu xing gao zhao
  • Winners & Sinners 2: My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars is a 1985 Hong Kong action comedy by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.
Starring Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Charlie Chin and Stanley Sui-Fan Fung. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as an original Hong Kong/Cantonese Version and a shortened International/English Version. Both have been cut by the BBFC for 15 rated cinema, VHS and DVD. Presumably the 15 rated 2021 Blu-ray release is uncut. The Cantonese Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Two Hong-Kong cops are sent to Tokyo to catch an ex-cop who stole a large amount of money in diamonds. After one is captured by the Ninja-gang protecting the rogue cop, the other one gets his old Orphanage gang, dubbed the "Five Lucky Stars," to help him. They don't like this much, but they do it.

Hong Kong/Cantonese Version

uncut
Hong Kong Version
run: 96:48s
pal: 92:56s
15

MPAA PG-13

UK: The Hong Kong Version was passed 15 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for references to sexual violence, domestic abuse:
  • 2021 Eureka The Lucky Stars 3-Film Collection [Hong Kong + International Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

Thanks to Anthony:

I recently received the new The Lucky Stars Eureka! Entertainment 2021 Blu-Ray release and can confirm that My Lucky Stars is indeed uncut; the joke about rape and the scene in which Sammo Hung's character uses wire to unlock a car door is fully intact in that release. Eureka! had also confirmed this to me by email.

US: The Cantonese Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 23s
run: 95:53s
pal: 92:03s
15 certUK: The Cantonese Version was cut for:
  • 2002 Medusa R2 DVD
  • 1999 MIA VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cut was required to the sight of a car being stolen with the aid of a piece of wire on the grounds that this is an imitable technique
  • A joke about rape has been re-worded

International/English Version

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2s
run: 87:33s
pal: 84:03s
sub:
sub:

cut
shortened
English Version

15 certUK: The shortened English Version was cut for:
  • 1999 MIA VHS
  • 1987 VPD VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cut was required to the sight of a car being stolen with the aid of a piece of wire on the grounds that this is an imitable technique
            My Mother's Daughter - 2022 UK documentary short film by Mariam Khan, Ahmen Khawaja See Banned International: My Mother's Daughter
 v          My Name is Nobody - 1973 Italy/France/West Germany comedy western by Tonino Valerii and Sergio Leone.


 X   My Name is Nobody

Link Here
  • Il mio nome è Nessuno
My Name is Nobody is a 1973 Italy/France/West Germany comedy western by Tonino Valerii and Sergio Leone.
With Terence Hill, Henry Fonda and Jean Martin. YouTube icon IMDb
Summary Notes

A young, easygoing gunman (Hill) worships and competes with an old gunfighter (Fonda) who only wants to retire.

Terrence Hill brings his lovable comedic character to the table and it mixes well with Henry Fonda's classy performance. The music is notably spaghetti western (albeit filmed in Mexico)

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
PG

111:35s UK: Passed 12 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut
65s

15 cert110;12s UK: A pre-cut version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Medusa VHS

Missing 65s of material for reasons unknown

BBFC cut
cut
A certsubmitted 115:53s
=111:15s
UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1976 cinema release
 v          My Samurai - 1992 USA action film by Fred H Dresch.


 X   My Samurai

Link Here

My Samurai is a 1992 USA action film by Fred H Dresch.
Starring Julian Lee, Tupper Cullum and C Edward McNeil. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 15 rated VHS in 1993. Uncut and MPAA Unrated.

Summary Notes

A boy, Peter McCrea, witnesses a gangland murder. He turns to his martial arts teacher, Young Park, to help defend him from the gangsters. On the run from both the gang and the police, Peter learns self-defense and the courage to face his fears.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 87m
pal: 84m
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2s
run: 88:16s
pal: 84:44s
sub: 84:46s
15UK: Passed 15 after 2s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1993 Imperial Entertainment VHS
 v          My Sweet Satan - 1994 USA crime horror short film by Jim Van Bebber.


 X   My Sweet Satan

Link Here

My Sweet Satan is a 1994 USA crime horror short film by Jim Van Bebber.
Starring Jim Van Bebber, Terek Puckett and Alydra Kelly. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated VHS in 1999. Uncut and 18 rated for 2018 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

"My Sweet Satan" - Ricky Casland hangs himself in prison. Flashbacks and discussions with friends trace his degeneracy into drugs and Satan worship that culminates in the crime that put him behind bars.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA Unrated

19:01s UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2018 Arrow Special Edition [Deadbeat at Dawn + My Sweet Satan + Roadkill] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2008 Dark Sky Films Visions of Hell R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 27th May 2008
BBFC cut
compulsory BBFC cuts
20s
18 18:41s

submitted
19:02s
UK: Passed 18 after 20s of BBFC compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1999 Exploited VHS

Thanks to Bleach on the Melon Farmers Forum

The video was cut by the BBFC when submitted in 1999

  • At 16 mins close up of man stabbing victim in eye and all sight of other attacker crushing his boot repeatedly on victim's head and squashing it into a bloody pulp were removed.

Comment from the distributor, Exploited:

I have to cut a particularly brutal scene from the climax of the film, which may render the film pointless.
 v          My Way - 2011 South Korea war film by Je-kyu Kang.


 X   My Way

Link Here
  • Mai wei
My Way is a 2011 South Korea war film by Je-kyu Kang.
With Dong-gun Jang, Jô Odagiri and Bingbing Fan. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for a horse fall

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA R ~137:00s US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
2s
18 137:38s UK: Passed 18 after 2s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2012 Universal RB Blu-ray
  • 2012 Universal R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • A compulsory cut was required to a scene featuring animal cruelty (in this case, sight of a horse being made to fall in a dangerous manner)

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

 v          My Wife is a Gangster 2: Return of a Legend


 X   My Wife is a Gangster 2: Return of a Legend

Link Here
  • Jopog manura 2: Dolaon jeonseol
  • My Wife Is a Gangster 2
My Wife is a Gangster 2: Return of a Legend

Versions

1s 15 cert104:23s 2003 Korea action comedy by Heung-sun Jeong

The BBFC cut the 2007 Elephant DVD by 1s. Distributor required to remove shot of charging horse tumbling head first into the ground

 v          Mystics in Bali - 1981 Indonesia / Australia horror fantasy thriller by H Tjut Djalil.


 X   Mystics in Bali

Link Here
  • Leák
Mystics in Bali is a 1981 Indonesia / Australia horror fantasy thriller by H Tjut Djalil.
Starring Ilona Agathe Bastian, Yos Santo and Sofia WD. IMDb

Exists as the original Indonesian version and a shortened International Version.

Summary Notes

Researching a book that takes her to Bali and the black magic cult of Leák, Cathy meets an evil witch which promises to train her in the dark arts. Tricked, Cathy is turned into a Penanggalan; a flying vampire with internal organs hanging from her neck. It is now up to the local holy men who are then enforced to do battle with the forces of evil.

Versions

uncut
uncut
Indonesian Version
run: 116:03s
pal: 111:24s
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
Indonesia: There is a longer Indonesia Version.

See version details from movie-censorship.com . The Indonesian version is missing a kiss which may be down to local censorship sensitivities.

uncut
uncut
International Version

cut
shortened

run: 85:03s
pal: 81:39s
12 1980UK: The shortened assed 12 uncut:
  • 2003 Boum Productions [Dubbed] video
 v          Mystery Men - 1999 USA action comedy fantasy by Kinka Usher.


 X   Mystery Men

Link Here

Mystery Men is a 1999 USA action comedy fantasy by Kinka Usher.
Starring Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo and William H Macy. Melon Farmers link Youtube link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut and PG rated for 1999 cinema release but cut and PG rated for all UK home video releases until a 12 rated uncut Blu-ray in 2020. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

In order to generate more endorsement revenue, Champion City's resident superhero Captain Amazing arranges for the release of supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, only to be captured by him. The city's fate rests in the hands of seven loser superhero wannabes: the spoon-flinging Blue Rajah, the shovel-wielding Shoveler, the possessed bowling ball-hurling Bowler, the flatulent Spleen, the only-when-nobody's-looking Invisible Boy, the mysterious Sphinx, and the perpetually-angry Mr. Furious.

Cutting Edge Quick Trims

Cutting Edge Quick Trims
Cutting Edge Mystery Men
Quick Trims 21: Mystery Men on YouTube.
See more from Cutting Edge

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 120:27s
pal: 115:38s
12

PG Cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, brief gore, sex references, implied strong language:

UK: Passed PG uncut for:

  • 1999 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 Rated for:

BBFC cut
Category cut
cut: 5s
run: 121:04s
pal: 116:13s
PG CertUK: Passed PG after 5s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2000 Universal VHS
  • 2000 Columbia/TriStar R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • Cut required sight of double ear clap under the Board's policy on imitable techniques.
  • Company chose to remove the sound of a head butt for PG.

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