Adventure in Sahara is a 1938 USA action romance by D Ross Lederman.
Starring Paul Kelly, C Henry Gordon and Lorna Gray.
BBFC animal cruelty cuts required for PG rated 2018 video release. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
Agadez is a lonely French outpost baking under the desert sun and commanded by the cruel and oppressive Captain Savatt (C. Henry Gordon). To it comes, at his own request,
Legionnaire Jim Wilson (Paul Kelly soon followed by his fianc39e, Carla Preston (Lorna Gray), who has been tracing him from post to post. Legionnaires seize the fort and turn Savitt loose in the Arab-haunted desert with only a fraction of the water and
food needed to get back to civilization. But Savitt gets through and returns to the fort at the head of an avenging troop of men. But Arabs surround Savitt and his men, and the mutineers, knowing that to leave the fort and aid them means their own
death...
Aquaman is a 2018 Australia / USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by James Wan. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
BBFC advised category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Arthur Curry learns that
he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world.
Versions
uncut
~143:00s =~137:00s
US: Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language.
BBFC advised category cuts
143:08s =137:24s
UK: 2D and 3D version were passed 12A for moderate violence, scenes of sustained threat after BBFC advised pre-cuts: advised pre-cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 15 but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by removing bloody detail. When the film was submitted for formal
classification the bloody detail had been removed and the film was classified 12A.
Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava
Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava is a 2018 India action drama by Trivikram Srinivas. Starring NT Rama Rao Jr, Pooja Hegde and
Jagapathi Babu.
The distributors made category cuts for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Versions
pre-cut
153:07s
UK: A pre-cut version was passed 12A for moderate violence, injury detail ( 153:07s )
uncut
161:30s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence ( 161:30s ). This version was ot released with the
distributors preferring a cut 12A release.
Bharath Ane Nenu
Bharath Ane Nenu is a 2018 drama by Koratala Siva. Starring Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj and Kiara Advani.
BBFC category cuts wee required for a 12A rated
cinema release in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 1:52s
166:36s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 1:52s of
BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove moments of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A rating. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Andhadhun
Mud mud ke na dekh
Andhadhun is a 2018 India comedy mystery thriller by Sriram Raghavan. Starring Tabu, Ayushmann Khurrana and Radhika Apte.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
He sees what he shouldn't. She sees what he couldn't. So the question is, does he see it or not?
Versions
BBFC category cuts 50s
138:28s =132:56s
submitted 139:18s =133:44s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, occasional bloody images after 50s of BBFC BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove strong language, as well as images of strong violence and bloody injury detail, in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a 2017 USA action crime thriller by S
Craig Zahler. Starring Jennifer Carpenter, Vince Vaughn and Tom Guiry.
Uncut and 18 rated for UK cinema released and 2017 DVD and Blu-ray. The BBFC later passed a 15
rated cut version. The film is uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
A former boxer-turned-drug runner lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly.
UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, threat, language, injury detail, sex and
drug references after 44s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 Universal Pictures International Entertainment [Some Cuts Substituted] video
The BBFC commented:
Distributor chose to reduce or remove moments of stronger. sadistic violence and injury detail in order to achieve a 15 classification. An uncut 18, in line with previous versions of the work, was available.
The DVD and Blu-ray has already be released in uncut 18 rated DVD and Blu-ray form. It is not yet clear where this cut 15 rated version will be used.
Bumblebee is a 2018 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Travis Knight. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Justin Theroux and Angela Bassett.
The distributor made category cuts to achieve a PG rated cinema release
in 2018.
Summary Notes
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18
and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
Versions
pre-cut ~6s
113:38s =109:05s
UK: Passed PG uncut for moderate fantasy violence, mild sex references, injury detail, language:
2018 cinema release
uncut
113:44s =109:11s
UK: Passed 12A uncut for moderate fantasy violence:
2018 cinema release unreleased as the distributors preferred a cut PG version
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a 1969 USA crime
western biography by George Roy Hill. Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Katharine Ross.
Uncut for 1969 cinema release and VHS releases but animal cruelty cuts
were required by the BBFC for 2018 cinema release. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Butch and Sundance are the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch is
all ideas, Sundance is all action and skill. The west is becoming civilized, and when Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a special posse begins trailing them no matter where they run. Over rocks, through towns, across rivers, the group is
always just behind them. When they finally escape through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia". Based on the exploits of the historical characters.
Versions
compulsory BBFC cuts 1s
110:18s =105:53s
submitted 110:19s =105:54s
UK: Passed PG for moderate violence after 1s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove a scene of deliberate animal cruelty staged for the film (an animal being tripped using wires in a dangerous fashion).
uncut
105:51s
UK: Passed PG uncut for moderate violence and mild sex references and language:
Cannibal Ferox is a 1981 Italian adventure by Umberto Lenzi. With Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Lorraine De Selle and Danilo Mattei.
Released cut and uncut on pre-cert videos that were destined to become video nasties. Extensively cut by the BBFC for 2001 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Delivers the Goods
Three friends out to disprove cannibalism meet two men on the run who tortured and enslaved a cannibal tribe to find emeralds, and now the tribe is out for revenge.
Not a patch on Deodato's excellent Cannibal Holocaust , which is just as gory and a hell of a lot more realistic, with believable actors and an intelligent script. In comparison, Ferox seems like just an exploitative
rip-off. But taken in its own terms, Cannibal Ferox does deliver the goods (I'm talking gore-wise) with hard-to-watch sexual violence accompanying genuine animal deaths. The music is cheesy, and again not up to the standards of Holocaust, but it
grows on you.
UK: Passed 18 for strong bloody violence, gore after some previous cuts waived but still with 1:55s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
2018 Argent Films video
The BBFC commented:
Compulsory cuts required to sequences of real animal cruelty.
total 6:57s
6s
pre-cut 6:51s
83:00s
UK:
Passed 18 after 6:51s of pre-cuts + 6s of BBFC cuts for:
2001 Horror Video/S Gold R0 DVD
2001 Horror Video/S Gold VHS
The BBFC cuts were:
Cut required to sight of small animal on end of rope banging against side of a jeep
From IMDb. The pre-cuts were:
Removed scene of coati being eaten by a snake whilst the adventurers look on.
Removed scene of a monkey being attacked by a jaguar.
Removed scene of iguana fending off snake
Removed scenes of Pat & Mike tormenting a
native girl about being a virgin and then threatening to hurt her with a knife drawn across her naked breasts
Removed scene of live turtle having its head an legs chopped off.
Removed scene of Mike removing a native's eye with a knife.
Shortened scene of Joe getting speared and his innards becoming a cannibal feast.
Removed scene of Mike being castrated with a machete and then the natives eating the tasty morsel.
Removed flashback to Mike's ex-girl being
kicked in the head.
Removed scene of a crocodile being killed and devoured by natives
Removed scenes of Mike's hand being chopped off.
When Zora Kerowa is killed, this edited version plays as though she has disappeared, never
once showing either the actual event of the aftermath of the famous "hooks through the breasts" death.
After having his skull sliced off, cuts to natives eating his brains.
An e-mail from the BBFC explained further:
Cannibal Ferox was passed '18' by the BBFC in 1983 after approximately 7 minutes of cuts to remove scenes of cruelty to animals, sexual violence and some of the film's
more extreme moments of violence. Before the introduction of the Video Recordings Act in 1984, the BBFC issued a number of such "informal" video certificates but once the VRA came in to effect (at the beginning of 1985), all such
"informally" classified videos had to be judged again under the precise terms of the VRA.
By this stage, both the BBFC cut and uncut versions of Cannibal Ferox (both were released on video in the UK) had
been successfully prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act. It was therefore not possible for the BBFC to provide a formal classification at this stage since our cut version (as well as the uncut version) had been found obscene. The BBFC-cut version
of Cannibal Ferox was seen again for classification last year and was finally approved at '18' earlier this year after one brief cut for animal cruelty. The classified version will be the version passed in 1983. By today's standards the cut
version of the work was judged to be acceptable at '18' and the previous conviction was not felt to be significant today. The cut version was removed from the DPP list at a later date and there have been no prosecutions since the early 1980s.
pre-cut 6:51s
UK: In September 1982 the BBFC unofficially approved an 18 video version cut by 6:51s for:
1982 Replay VHS
Cannibal Ferox was listed as a video nasty in July 1983 and both the cut and uncut versions were successfully prosecuted. The cut version was eventually removed from the list.
uncut
89:08s
UK : Released uncut on pre-cert video for:
1982 Replay VHS
The uncut version was released in August 1982. It was listed as a video nasty in July 1983 and both the cut and uncut versions were successfully prosecuted. The uncut version stayed listed
throughout the panic so became a one of the collectable DPP 39's.
Death Wish is a 2017 USA action crime thriller by Eli Roth. Starring Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio and Elisabeth Shue.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Versions
uncut
107:25s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, scene of torture for:
2018 cinema release, unreleased as the distributors preferred a cut 15 rated version
US: Rated R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout.
category cuts 14s
107:11s
UK: Passed 15 for strong violence,
injury detail, language after 14s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to make reductions to a scene of torture in order to obtain a 15 classification. An uncut 18 classification was available.
A few days earlier Death was passed 18 uncut but the distributors preferred a cut 15 rated release.
Devadas
Devadas is a 2018 India drama by Sriram Adittya. Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nani and Aakanksha Singh.
BBFC category cuts were made for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
Devadas is a Telugu movie starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nani and Rashmika Mandanna in
prominent roles. It is a drama written and directed by Sriram Adittya, forming part of the crew.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 26s
159:12s =152:50s
submitted 159:38s =153:15s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, injury detail after 26s of BBFC BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove stronger moments of violence in order to achieve a 12A. An uncut 15 was available.
uncut
159:38s =153:15s
UK: Previously passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
2018 cinema release
The distributors opted for a cut 12A rated release instead
The Equalizer 2 is a 2018 USA action crime thriller by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Bill Pullman.
BBFC Category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves?
Versions
uncut
US: Rated R for brutal violence throughout, language, and some drug content.
advised category cuts
120:34s
UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, threat, language, drug misuse after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice at which stage the company was informed it was likely to be classified 18 uncut but that their preferred 15 classification could be achieved by making reductions to scenes of strong violence
and gore. When the film was submitted for formal classification these scenes had been acceptably reduced.
Every Day is a 2018 USA romance by Michael Sucsy. Starring Maria Bello, Debby Ryan and Justice Smith.
BBFC
category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release and 12 rated video in 2018. Uncut and PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Based on David Levithan's acclaimed bestselling novel, EVERY DAY
tells the story of Rhiannon, a 16-year old girl who falls in love with a mysterious spirit named "A" that inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon and "A" work each day to find each other, not knowing what or WHO the
next day will bring. The more the two fall in love, the more the idea of loving someone who is a different person every 24 hours takes a toll on Rhiannon and "A", leaving them to make a decision that will change their lives forever.
Versions
Uncut
US: Rated PG-13 for thematic content, language, teen drinking, and suggestive material.
category cuts 4-10s
97:22s
UK: Passed 12 for moderate bad language, infrequent suicide references after
10s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 Vertigo Releasing [16:9] video
UK: Passed 12A for moderate bad language, infrequent suicide references after 4s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove images of suicide techniques in order to obtain a 12A rating. An uncut 18 classification was available.
The Festival is a 2018 UK comedy by Iain Morris. Starring Joe Thomas, Hammed Animashaun and Claudia O'Doherty.
BBFC advised category cuts were made for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
When Nick's girlfriend dumps him at graduation, he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university. He's convinced his life is over, but his best mate Shane has the perfect
solution: three days at an epic music festival. With the help of "festival aficionado" and certified oddball Amy, Shane tries to get Nick to embrace the music, the mayhem and the mud. From the creators of the Inbetweeners comes The Festival, a movie
about friendship, growing up, and going mad in a field.
Versions
advised category cuts
97:59s =94:04s
UK: Passed 15 for strong sex references, crude humour, sex,
drug misuse, very strong language after BBFC advised category pre-cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions to three sequences of crude and sexual behaviour. When the
film was submitted for formal classification acceptable reductions has been made the film was classified 15.
Final Score is a 2018 UK action film by Scott Mann. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Dave Bautista and Ray Stevenson.
BBFC Category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
Some scores will never be settled.
Versions
advised category cuts
104:12s
UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, language after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
2018 Signature Entertainment video
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice. The company was told it was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions to stronger moments of violence. When the film was submitted for
formal classification these moments had been acceptably reduced and the film was classified 15.
The Gandhi Murder is a 2018 UK historical drama by Karim Traďdia and Pankaj Sehgal (co-director). Starring Stephen Lang, Luke Pasqualino and Joseph K Bevilacqua.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
Summary Notes
Solar Eclipse is a conspiracy theory period movie based on true events,
that led to the eventual assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The movie demonstrates a violent India, at the backdrop of a non-violent Gandhi, and hard-line fanatic mindsets beginning to grow roots in an India divided on the basis of religion. The feature is
a story of three police officers in different parts of India, who, well aware of the intelligence that Gandhi's life in under threat, must take key decisions that would eventually either save the Mahatma, or the country.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 1:19s
117:20s =112:38s
submitted 118:39s =113:54s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, bloody images, scene of torture after 1:19s of BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove bloody detail, during and in the aftermath of violence, in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
The Grinch is a 2018 China / USA children's cartoon comedy by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated cinema releases in 2018.
Summary Notes
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss' beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story
of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl's generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning, it's a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable
power of optimism. Academy AwardŽ nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions
for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Whoville when he runs out of food. Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter, and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are
going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch ...
Versions
BBFC category cuts 1s
89:55s =86:19s
UK: 2D and 3D versions passed U for mild slapstick, very mild
bad language after 1s of BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The work had Cuts for Category cuts made. Company chose to remove a use of mild bad language in order to obtain a U classification. An uncut PG was available.
Gulaebaghavali
Gulaebaghavali is a 2018 action comedy drama by Kalyaan. Starring Prabhu Deva, Hansika Motwani and Revathi.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in
2018.
Versions
category cuts 18s
127:53s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat after 18s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove scenes of strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Guru Da Banda
Guru Da Banda is a 2018 India animation movie by Jassi Chana.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 1:03s
134:56s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, injury detail, threat after
1:03s of BBFC BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Distributor has chosen to remove moments of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A rating. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Junga
Junga is a 2018 action comedy film by Gokul. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Sayyeshaa Saigal and Yogi Babu.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release
in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 46s
155:13s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, language after 46s of BBFC
category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove stronger moments of violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Kaala
Kaala is a 2018 action drama by Pa Ranjith. Starring Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi and Nana Patekar.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release
in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 2:21s
159:20s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, injury detail after
2:21s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The company chose to remove scenes of strong violence in order to achieve a '12A' classification. An uncut '15' was available.
Kaali
Kaali is a 2018 drama by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. Starring Vijay Antony, Sunaina and Anjali.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release
in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 35s
129:59s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, brief bloody images
after 35s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cuts made to scenes of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Kande
Kande is a 2018 drama by Kavi Raz. Starring Preet Baath, Kamal Virk and Yograj Singh.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release
in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 1:53s
112:49s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, language, drug
references after 1:53s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove moments of strong violence and drug misuse in order to achieve a 12A rating. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Kayamkulam Kocchunni
Kayamkulam Kocchunni is a 2018 action drama by Roshan Andrews. Starring Nivin Pauly, Mohanlal and Sunny Wayne.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated
cinema release in 2018
Versions
category cuts 13s
165:43s
UK: Passed 12A for Moderate violence, threat, injury detail after 13s of BBFC category cuts
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Distributor chose to reduce scenes of strong violence in order to receive a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available
Kolamavu Kokila
Kolamavu Kokila is a 2018 crime drama by Nelson. Starring Nayanthara, Yogi Babu and Saranya Ponvannan.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated
cinema release in 2018.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 5:12s
134:53s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, drug
references after 5:12s of BBFC BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cuts for 12A category required to remove scenes of strong violence and threat, and scenes of sexual threat. A 15 uncut category was available to the company.
The Last Warrior is a 2018 Russia action fantasy drama by Rustam Mosafir. Starring Aleksey Faddeev, Aleksandr Kuznetsov and Yuriy Tsurilo.
Cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated DVD release in 2018.
Summary Notes
These are times when one civilization is replacing another. A new era is about to begin in Central Eurasia. Scythians, the proud warriors, are all but gone. The few of their
descendants have become ruthless mercenary assassins, the "waves of Ares." Lutobor, is a soldier with a difficult task at hand. He becomes involved in internecine conflicts and sets off on a perilous journey to save his family. His guide is a captive
Scythian by the name of Weasel. Lutobor and Weasel are enemies. They pray to different gods but must embark on this journey together. They brave the wild steppes, moving toward the last haven of the Scythians, to what seems to be their inevitable demise.
Versions
uncut
~105:00s =~101:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2018 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
compulsory BBFC cuts 4s
101:20s
submitted 101:24s
UK: Passed 18 for strong violence, gore after 4s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
2018 Sony DADC Europe video
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove sight of a horse being tripped and landing on its head and neck.
The Little Vampire is a 2017 Netherlands / Germany / Denmark / UK family animation comedy by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich. Starring Rasmus Hardiker,
Amy Saville and Jim Carter.
BBFC
category cuts were required for a U rated cinema and home video release in 2018.
Summary Notes
The story of Rudolph, a thirteen year old vampire, whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire
hunter. He meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated by old castles, graveyards and - vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humor packed battle against their adversaries, and together they save Rudolph's family and become friends.
Versions
category cuts 29s
81:52s =78:36s
submitted 82:21s =79:03s
UK: Passed U for mild comic violence, threat, very mild bad language
after 29s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 Signature Entertainment video
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove a scene of potentially dangerous imitable behaviour involving electricity in order to achieve a U classification. An uncut PG was available.
Macbeth is a 2018 UK drama by Kit Monkman. Starring Wunmi Mosaku, Al Weaver and Mark Rowley.
The film was pre-cut for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018. Presumably will later be 15 and uncut on home video.
Summary Notes
Brilliant young general Macbeth pulls off a glorious victory in battle before returning to an indolent court where honours are dispensed by whim. Spurred on by prophesying drifters and
an ambitious wife, Macbeth sets his sights on the throne. In Kit Monkman's adventurous new adaptation, this compelling tale of unchecked ambition, soured friendship, lost intimacy and the descent into nihilism is encountered in a strange and
claustrophobic territory partly conjured by the mind.
Versions
uncut
121:06s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for infrequent strong sex for:
2018 GSP STUDIOS video
2018 cinema release, unreleased in favour of a cut 12A rated version
pre-cut 39s
120:27s
UK: A pre-cut version shorter by 39s was passed 12A for moderate sex,
violence, gore without further BBFC cuts for:
Mario is a 2018 Switzerland romance by Marcel Gisler. Starring Max Hubacher, Aaron Altaras and Jessy Moravec.
Passed 18 uncut for cinema release in 2018 but the follow up DVD was cut for a 15 rating.
Summary Notes
-Mario is in love for the first time in his life,
really a crush. In Leon, the new from Germany. Although he plays at the front of the storm and could even be dangerous when it comes to those who can rise into the first team. But Mario may not think over it now. He wants Leon to feel, smell, in its
proximity. The others in the club remains not hidden and soon make first rumors. Mario sees his career as a professional footballer in danger, but wants Leon not to lose at the same time at any price. He must make a decision.
Versions
pre-cut
118:37s
UK: A pre-cut version was passed 15 for strong sex references, sex, language without further BBFC
cuts:
Maze Runner: The Death Cure is a 2018 USA action Sci-Fi thriller by Wes Ball. Starring Rosa Salazar, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Dylan O'Brien.
BBFC advised category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018. The film was
passed 12 uncut for home video. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
In the epic finale to The Maze Runner Saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most
dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary last city, a WCKD controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get the answers to the questions the Gladers
have been asking since they first arrived in the maze. Will Thomas and the crew make it out alive? Or will Ava Paige get her way?
Versions
uncut
137:55s
UK: The International Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, threat, language for:
2018 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment RB 4k Blu-ray at UK Amazon
2018 20th
Century Fox Home Entertainment RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
2018 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment R2
DVD at UK Amazon
Note that disk extras for the 2018 home video release have been cut with 20s of bad language missing from the gag reel to avoid a 15 rating.
Somewhat unusually the home video release appears uncut at the same age rating
as the cut cinema version. The cuts for the cinema version were not made for specific violent scenes, just for overall scariness. Perhaps the BBFC felt that the film is not so scary on the small screen and so the cinema cuts were not required.
Thanks
to Stuart who suggests that maybe the cuts were made thinking of the under 12s at a cinema screening who are allowed if accompanied by adults. The 12 rating for home video does not consider under 12s.
And thanks to Jon who suggests that it's more to
do with the aural experience of a film in a cinema, compared to watching it on TV at home. The violence won't seem quite as visceral or shocking in a home setting.
BBFC advised category cuts
141:35s =135:55s
UK: 2D and 3D UK cinema version was passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, language after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised that the film was likely to receive a 15 certificate but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by making some changes. The company was advised to
reduce moments of threat and 'horror' involving zombie-like characters. When the film was formally submitted, changes had been made and, consequently, the film was passed 12A.
Mountain of the Cannibal God is a 1978 Italian adventure by Sergio Martino With Ursula Andress and Stacey Keach.
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 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
Extended Version
Unrated
102:48s =98:41s
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.
2:01s
100:29s =96:28s
UK: The Extended Version was assed 18 for strong violence, gore, sex after 2:01s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
2018 Argent Films video
The BBFC commented:
Compulsory cuts required to remove six sequences of animal cruelty in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy.
2:06s
92:17s
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
The Planter's Wife is a 1952 UK adventure drama by Ken Annakin. Starring Claudette Colbert, Jack Hawkins and Anthony Steel.
Uncut for 1952 cinema release but cut for animal cruelty in a PG rated video release in 2018.
Summary Notes
The marriage of rubber-plantation owner Jim Frazer and his wife, Liz, which has survived many disasters, including years in a Japanese internment camp, is at a breaking point. Under
constant threats of bandit attacks and concerned with the safety of his plantation and the people on it, Jim spares no time for his marriage. Liz is to take their young son, Mike, home to school in England, and, without telling Jim, does not plan to
return. A neighboring plantation is attacked and the owner killed just prior to her departure. Liz and Jim get arms and ammunition from a near-by town, and a night of terror follows as the bandits attack.
Versions
compulsory cuts 1:18s
84:42s
submitted 86:00s
UK: Passed PG for mild violence, threat after 1:18s of BBFC compulsory cuts
for:
2018 Strawberry Media video
The BBFC commented:
Compulsory cut required to remove sight of animal cruelty (cobra and mongoose fight).
Race 3 is a 2018 India action thriller by Remo D'Souza (as Remo). Starring Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Revolves around a family that deals in borderline crime; ruthless and vindictive to the core.
Versions
uncut
U/A
India: Passed U/A (12A) uncut for cinema release
The UK cuts have generated interest in India with the perspective that it shows that Indian censors are not strict enough. Free Press Journal reports:
A source from the Indian censor board finds the discrepancy between the Indian and British censor's perception to be disconcerting. Are we to presume that the Indian censor board is more liberal than its British
counterpart?
To be honest we did have reservations about certain shots being suitable for a 'UA' certification. But there is a standing instruction from above (meaning the I &B ministry) that nothing should be cut from any
film unless absolutely necessary.
We are looking at an era of unstoppable liberalism in the censor board. This is to countermand the sanskari era of Pahlaj Nihalani .
category cuts 1:20s
158:30s 158:30s
UK: 2D and 3D versions were passed 12A for moderate violence, sex references after 1:20s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The company has chosen to remove scenes of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Red Sparrow is a 2018 USA mystery thriller by Francis Lawrence. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Mary-Louise Parker.
Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. The film was cut in the UK for 15 rated cinema release and
home video.
Summary Notes
A young Russian intelligence officer is assigned to seduce a first-tour CIA agent who handles the CIA's most sensitive penetration of Russian intelligence. The two young
officers collide in a charged atmosphere of trade-craft, deception, and inevitably forbidden passion that threatens not just their lives but the lives of others as well.
Versions
uncut
~139:00s =134:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for strong violence, torture, sexual content, language and some graphic nudity.
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated
for:
2018 20th Century Fox (RA) 4k Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
2018
20th Century Fox RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
2018
20th Century Fox R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 22nd May 2018
UK: Passed 15 for strong bloody violence, gore, sexual violence, sex, very strong language after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
2018 29th Century Fox video
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions in one scene of strong sadistic violence (a garroting). When
the film was submitted for formal classification appropriate reductions had been made in that scene and the film was classified 15.
In the original the garroting with a wire cuts into the flesh of the victim and blood spills out. The sight of blood dripping from the wound and splashing onto Dominika's chest has been deleted from the censored version
Reinventing Marvin is a 2017 France gay drama by Anne Fontaine. Starring Finnegan Oldfield, Grégory Gadebois and Vincent Macaigne.
BBFC cuts were required for 15 rated cinema release and DVD in 2018.
Summary Notes
A young man runs away from his family to become an actor.
Versions
compulsory BBFC cuts 6s
108:57s
UK: Passed 15 for sexual violence, strong language, sex, nudity after 6s of BBFC compulsory BBFC cuts for:
2018 Peccadillo Pictures video
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cuts required to remove potentially indecent images of a child in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1978.
The BBFC further commented in board meeting minutes:
Reinventing Marvin is a French drama submitted for cinema classification which features a scene in which the central character is subjected to a sexual assault by
an older boy at school.
The Head of Compliance requested proofs of age for the actors involved, which confirmed the central character is played by an actor who was 15 at the time of filming while the older boy is played by an
actor who was 18.
The scene was viewed again by the President and Chief Executive who concluded that the scene includes a potentially indecent image of a child within the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1978.
Accordingly, a cut was required.
The company appealed against the proposed cut, submitting documentary proof that included parental consent and information about the child protection steps taken on set.
The
scene was viewed again by the President, Chief Executive, Head of Compliance and Compliance Manager in the light of those further assurances. However, it was concluded that the fact the film makers did not intend to create an indecent image does not
alter the fact of the indecency of the image in question. The cut was upheld and has now been made.
Sailaja Reddy Alludu is a 2018 India comedy drama by Maruthi Dasari.
Starring Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Anu Emmanuel and Ramya Krishnan.
Cut by the distributors for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
The movie staring Ramya Krishna, Naga Chaitanya and Anu Emmanuel brings back Telugu dramas from the '90s and early 2000s where the lead actor is up against his love and her
strong-headed mother.
Versions
pre-cut 1:13s
145:41s
UK: A pre-cut version missing 1:13s was passed 12A for
moderate violence for:
2018 cinema release
The day before the film was submitted uncut and was passed 15 for brief strong violence. Presumably the film was rapidly cut by the distributors to remove the brief string violence.
uncut
146:54s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for brief strong violence for:
2018 cinema release, unreleased, the distributors preferred a cut 12A release.
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, occasional bloody images after 5:22s of BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This work has Cuts for Category cuts made. Distributor chose to remove scenes of strong violence and injury detail in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Seema Raja is a 2018 India drama by Ponram. Starring Yogi Babu, Lal and Manobala.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 2018 12A rated cinema release.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 13s
156:36s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 13s of BBFC BBFC
category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This work had cuts made for category. The company chose to remove moments of strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Summary Notes
Seemaraja is a Tamil movie starring Sivakarthikeyan and Samantha Akkineni in prominent roles. It is a drama directed by Ponram.
Sketch
Sketch is a 2018 action film by Vijay Chandar. Starring Vikram, Tamannaah Bhaita and Soori.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A cinema release in 2018
Versions
category cuts 1:04s
135:36s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, injury detail after 1:04s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove stronger moments of violence in order to achieve a 12A. An uncut 15 was available.
Smallfoot is a 2018 USA children's cartoon comedy by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reisig (co-director). Starring Zendaya, Channing Tatum and Gina Rodriguez.
Passed PG uncut but the distributors preferred a cut U rated cinema release.
Summary Notes
A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 1s
96:09s =92:18s
UK: Passed U for very mild threat, rude humour, language after
1s of BBFC BBFC category cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove a single use of mild bad language ('crap') in order to obtain a U classification. An uncut PG classification was available.
uncut
96:09s =92:18s
UK: Passed PG uncut for infrequent mild bad language for:
2018 cinema release (unreleased)
The distributors preferred a cut U rated version and 10 days later the BBFC rating was changed to a cut PG.
South Wind is a 2018 Serbia crime film by Milos Avramovic. Starring Milos Bikovic, Miodrag Radonjic and Dragan Bjelogrlic.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 2018 cinema release.
Summary Notes
A story about Petar Maras, a Belgrade criminal in his late twenties, whose one reckless move causes an avalanche of events that will greatly affect the lives of those
around him.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 43s
129:43s =124:32s
UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, sex, sex
references, drug misuse, very strong language after 43s of BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to reduce a scene of sadistic bloody violence, featuring accompanying very strong language, in order to obtain a 15 classification. An uncut 18 classification was available.
uncut
130:26s =125:13s
UK: passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:
2018 cinema release, unreleased as the distributors preferred a cut 15 rated release
The Stray is a 2017 USA family drama by Mitch Davis. Starring Sarah Lancaster, Michael Cassidy and Connor Corum.
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated video release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes
A young father takes his nine year
old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightning.
Versions
BBFC category cuts 39s
83:27s
submitted 83:50s
UK: Passed PG for mild threat, sex references after 39s of BBFC category
cuts:
2018 4Digital Media video
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to reduce two scenes of moderate threat in order to obtain a PG classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 12 classification was available.
uncut
83:50s
UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate threat, sex references:
Thamizh Padam 2 is a 2018 comedy film by C S Amudhan. Starring Shiva, Iswarya Menon and Disha Pandey.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A cinema
release in 2018.
Versions
category cuts 1:49s
143:14s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 1:49s of BBFC category
cuts for:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company made cuts to remove moments of strong bloody violence and verbal jokes about sexual violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
2.0 is a 2018 India action Sci-Fi thriller by S Shankar. Starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson.
The Hindi Version required BBFC category cuts for a 12A rated cinema
release in 2018.
mary Notes
The mobile phones in the city start to float into the sky and flock together like birds. The Government fails to reason the phenomenon and seeks the help from prominent
scientists from the country. Dr. Vaseegaran suggests to reassemble Chitti as the phenomenon is beyond science and they need something as powerful as Chitti to fight against it.
Versions
uncut
147:05s =141:12s
UK: The Hindi Version was passed 12A uncut for moderate violence, threat, brief bloody images:
2018 cinema release
uncut
146:50s =140:58s
UK: The Telugu Version was passed12A uncut for moderate violence, threat, brief bloody images:
2018 cinema release
BBFC category cuts 33s
146:39s =140:47s
submitted 147:12s =141:19s
UK: The Tamil Version was passed 12A for moderate fantasy violence, threat, bloody images, scene of hanging after 33s of BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cuts made to reduce strong bloody images in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is a 2015 Japan adult action anime TV series Starring Yuka Iguchi, Mikako Izawa and Yurika Kubo.
Cut by the BBFC for home video in 2018.
Summary Notes
A virgin girl named Mamori who arrives on an island must compete in battle using special powers only activated through her sexual activity with the other girls on the island.
Versions
UK: BBFC details not yet published but the BBFC has revealed cuts in a board meeting minute:
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid [Season 1, Episodes
1 -12] is a Japanese anime series submitted for DVD classification with an 18 request.
Two of the main characters are described as being 15-years-old and 16-years-old respectively. They are shown engaging in sexual activity,
both with each other and with other characters. They are also sexualised.
Sections of the submission were viewed by the Chief Executive, the Head of DEA, the Head of Compliance and the Compliance Manager. It was concluded that the
submission is not in violation of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 but that the scenes showing the children engaged in sexual activity, or otherwise being sexualised, are in violation of the harm provisions of the Video Recordings Act 1984 and the
BBFC's Guidelines which prohibit portrayals of children in sexualised or abusive contexts. Accordingly, a general cuts list has been issued instructing the distributor to remove all such material throughout.
A Wizard's Tale is a 2018 UK / Mexico family animation comedy by Andrés Couturier. Starring Lily Collins, Toby Kebbell and Ian McShane.
BBFC category cuts were made for U rated cinema and DVD release in 2018.
Summary Notes
Balloon kingdoms, dopey police dragons and happy wizards are exactly how Terry remembered his Grandmother's whacky fairy tales. Except they are real and it's definitely not as
'cheerful.'
Versions
category cuts 2:05s
95:01s =91:13s
submitted 97:06s =93:13s
UK: Passed U for very mild threat, comic violence after 2:05s of
BBFC category cuts for:
Woody Woodpecker is a 2017 USA children's animation comedy by Alex Zamm. Starring Timothy Omundson, Thaila Ayala and Eric Bauza.
BBFC category cuts required for a PG rated DVD and Blu-ray release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Promotional Material
Woody Woodpecker is back with his signature laugh, wacky antics and wisecracks in this first ever live-action/animated film. Woody must protect his forest home from Lance
Walters (Timothy Omundson) , who starts building his dream mansion in the forest with his son, Tommy, and fiancée, Vanessa (Thaila Ayala) . To make matters worse, he must avoid the clutches of two grizzly poachers. With a series of crazy
hijinks to sabotage their plans, Woody proves he'll stop at nothing to defend his turf. Get ready for big laughs in this hilarious comedy about everyone's favorite woodpecker!
UK: Passed PG for mild violence after 58s of BBFC category cuts for:
2018 Spirit Entertainment RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 30th July 2018
2018 Spirit Entertainment R2 DVD
at UK Amazon released on 30th July 2018
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove a scene of dangerous imitable behaviour (in this case, sight of a character playing with gas). The cut has been made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 12 was available.
