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            In a Glass Cage - 1987 Spain drama by Agustí Villaronga  See International Banned List: In a Glass Cage
 v          In Bed With Madonna - 1991 USA music documentary by Alek Keshishian.


 X   In Bed With Madonna

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  • Madonna: Truth or Dare
  • Truth or Dare
In Bed With Madonna is a 1991 USA music documentary by Alek Keshishian.
Starring Madonna, Donna DeLory and Niki Harris. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
18 rated and uncut for 1991 cinema release and VHS however there was also a specially edited 15 rated version for younger fans. Uncut and 15 rated for 2020 home video release.

Summary Notes

From the rain of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the music performer, from a prayer circle with the dancers before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 119:16s
pal: 114:30s
15

18 1980

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong sex references, sexual violence references, language:
  • 2020 4Digital Media video
UK: Passed 18 uncut:
  • 2002 MGM R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 1991 Video Collection International VHS
  • 1991 Cinema release
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 57s
run: 117:56s
pal: 113:13s
sub: 114:09s
15 1980UK: The Specially Edited Version was passed 15 after 57s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1991 Video Collection International VHS

A cut version was produced as an alternative for younger fans by removing some sex references. The BBFC cuts list read:

  • (49 mins) When Madonna refers to her old school friend in spotted dress, remove her line "Did she say she finger-fucked me?"
  • (64½ mins) In man's account of woman being raped, remove "Her bum was bleeding."
  • (83 mins) When Madonna talks about being in her father's bed, remove her phrase ". . . after he fucked me .... "
  • (95 mins) Remove Madonna's question to black man sitting at table "Have you ever been fucked up the ass".
  • (96½ mins) After two men break apart from kiss, remove whole episode in which Madonna is asked to show how she "gives head" with a bottle, resuming on woman in profile asking "Madonna, truth or dare?"

 v          In My Father's Den - 2004 New Zealand / UK mystery thriller by Brad McGann.


 X   In My Father's Den

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  • I sanningens spår
In My Father's Den is a 2004 New Zealand / UK mystery thriller by Brad McGann.
Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Miranda Otto and Emily Barclay. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for 15 rated cinema and DVD releases in 2005.
Summary Notes

Paul, a prize-winning war journalist, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown due to the death of his father, battle-scarred and world-weary. For the discontented sixteen-year-old Celia he opens up a world she has only dreamed of. She actively pursues a friendship with him, fascinated by his cynicism and experience of the world beyond her small-town existence. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon the friendship and when Celia goes missing, Paul becomes the increasingly loathed and persecuted prime suspect in her disappearance. As the violent and urgent truth gradually emerges, Paul is forced to confront the family tragedy and betrayal that he ran from as a youth, and to face the grievous consequences of silence and secrecy that has surrounded his entire adult life.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
Germany flag
Germany
120:14s

Germany: Uncut and with English language for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
1:56s
15 125:37s
=120:36s

submitted
127:33s
=122:27s
UK: Passed 15 for strong language and violence after 1:56s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2005 Optimum Releasing video
  • 2005 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • The distributor chose to remove a scene which showed consensual asphyxiation in a sexual context in order to achieve a '15'. An uncut '18' was available to the distributor.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

  • The missing scene is where Paul picks up a women in the bar and they return to his room for sex. The woman uses a belt to consensually suffocate Paul, but this eventually spooks the woman and she leaves
 v          In Secret - 2013 USA crime thriller by Charlie Stratton.


 X   In Secret

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  • Therese
In Secret is a 2013 USA crime thriller by Charlie Stratton.
With Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Felton and Jessica Lange. YouTube icon IMDb
Summary Notes

Set in the lower echelons of 1860s Paris, Therese Raquin, a sexually repressed beautiful young woman, is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille, by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. Therese spends her days confined behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominoes with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband's alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences.

Versions

MPAA
R rated
US: An edited version titled In Secret was rated R for sexual content and brief violent images in December 2013.
MPAA
R rated
US: The original version titled Therese was rated R for sexual content and brief violent images in September 2013.
 v          In the Cold of the Night - 1990 USA mystery thriller by Nico Mastorakis.


 X   In the Cold of the Night

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  • Ao Fundo da Noite
In the Cold of the Night is a 1990 USA mystery thriller by Nico Mastorakis.
Starring Jeff Lester, Adrianne Sachs and Marc Singer. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1971. These BBFC cuts were waived for 2003 DVD. Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. The uncut version was released originally with an X rating and later with an MPAA NC-17 rating.

Summary Notes

Scott is a fashion photographer concerned about the sudden appearance of nightmares in his nightly dreams. In these, he seems to be involved in the murder of a beautiful young woman. When he actually meets this dreamwoman in reality, he begins to suspect that something strange must be responsible. As he attempts to solve the enigma of his troubling dreams, he is falling deeply in love with the mysterious woman. In the end, he uncovers a diabolical and sinister plot....

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 112:21s
pal: 107:51s
18

MPAA NC-17

MPAA X

UK: Passed 18 uncut after previous BBFC cuts were waived:
It is not confirmed whether the UK release is based on the cut R rated version or the uncut NC-17 rated version.

US: Uncut and MPAA NC-17 rated for:

US: The film was originally released uncut with an X rating. Later it was cut for an R rating . The uncut version is now NC-17 rated

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA RUS: The R rated version is cut to avoid an X rating
BBFC cut
cut: 6s
run: 112:06s
pal: 107:37s
sub: 107:50s
18UK: Passed 18 after 6s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1991 CIC VHS
 v          In the Cut - 2003 Australia/USA/UK erotic thriller by Jane Campion.


 X   In the Cut

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  • En carne viva
In the Cut is a 2003 Australia/USA/UK erotic thriller by Jane Campion.
With Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The film was cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. The film was distributed uncut in the rest of the world and was 18 rated by the BBFC.

Versions

uncut
Director's Edition
run: 118:37s
pal: 113:52s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Unrated Director's Edition was passed 18 uncut for strong real sex, strong language and grisly images:

US: The Director's Edition is MPAA Unrated for:

The movie features a realistic looking explicit blow job. Film makers have said is faked using a prosthetic penis but there are other explicit sequences in the film..

mpaa cut
US Version
cut: 37s
run: 118:04s
pal: 113:21s
MPAA RUS: There is a US R Rated version to avoid where the sex scenes are cut by 37s.
 v          In the Doghouse - 1962 UK comedy drama by Darcy Conyers.


 X   In the Doghouse

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  • Alles dreht sich um den Hund
In the Doghouse is a 1962 UK comedy drama by Darcy Conyers.
Starring Leslie Phillips, Peggy Cummins and Hattie Jacques. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated 1962 cinema release. Presumably the cuts persisted for the U rated 2016 DVD.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts

best available
best
available

U

U pre 1970

88:35s

cinema
submitted
93:15s
=89:31s
UK: Presumably the cut cinema version was passed U for mild slapstick, innuendo for without further BBFC cuts for:

UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:

  • 1962 cinema release
 v          In the Electric Mist


 X   In the Electric Mist

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In the Electric Mist

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert112:21s In the Electric Mist is a 2009 USA/France crime drama mystery thriller by Bertrand Tavernier.
With Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman and Peter Sarsgaard. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: The Director's Cut/Long Version/Extended Version was passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2010 High Fliers video (unreleased)

Sweden: The Director's Cut is uncut for:

BBFC uncut15 cert 98:04s UK: The Theatrical Version/Producer's Cut was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2010 High Fliers R2 DVD.
 v          In the Line of Duty IV - 1989 Hong Kong action crime film by Woo-ping Yuen.


 X   In the Line of Duty IV

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  • In the Line of Duty
  • In the Line of Duty 4
  • Wong gaa si ze IV - Zik gik zing jan
In the Line of Duty IV is a 1989 Hong Kong action crime film by Woo-ping Yuen.
With Cynthia Khan, Donnie Yen and Michael Wong. YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1990. Uncut since 18 rated DVD in 2001.
Summary Review: Masterpiece of the Genre

Two detectives who are up to their necks in trouble and in each other's face, as they try to shut down a drug-trafficking scheme that could be connected ti international organized crime.

Director Yuen Woo-ping presents the viewer with a roller-coaster ride of top action set-pieces and amazing acrobatics that show off his stars' skills to great effect. Khan is easy on the eye, but deadly in a fight. Yen is also on fine form, performing more than his fair share of life-threatening action.

Throw in some great motorcycle-fu, loads of energetic gun fights, a sword fight or two, and good support from both Yat Chor Yuen and Michael Won, and the result is a hugely enjoyable masterpiece of the genre.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 95:15s
pal: 91:26s
18

MPAA R

UK: Both the English and Cantonese language versions were passed 18 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 36s
run: 92:57s
pal: 89:14s
18UK: The Cantonese language version was passed 18 after 36s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1990 Videosino VHS
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 18s
run: 94:27s
pal: 90:40s
18UK: The English language version was passed 18 after 18s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1990 VPD VHS
 v          In the Line of Fire - 1993 USA action crime mystery by Wolfgang Petersen.


 X   In the Line of Fire

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In the Line of Fire is a 1993 USA action crime mystery by Wolfgang Petersen.
With Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich and Rene Russo. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema release, VHS and DVD, then uncut for Blu-ray. Uncut in the US
Promotional Material
Ever since he failed to save the life of President John F. Kennedy in the 1963 Dealey Plaza assassination, secret service agent Frank Horrigan (Clint Eastwood) has had to live with the guilty feeling that maybe things would have been different if he had reacted more quickly. Thirty years after the event, when the U.S. President begins receiving death threats, Horrigan investigates and finds the culprit to be master-of-disguise Mitch Leary (John Malkovich). However, a simple arrest is out of the question, for Leary knows about Horrigan's weakness and is determined to use it against him in a lethal game of cat and mouse.

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Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 128:28s
pal: 123:20s
15 cert

MPAA R

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

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 8-10s
run: 128:22s
pal: 123:14s

15 certUK: Passed 15 after 8-10s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2005 UCA R2 DVD
  • 2002 Sony R2 DVD
  • 1994 Columbia/Tri-Star VHS

Cuts of 8-10s apply to both 1993 cinema and 1994 Columbia/TriStar video versions. The same cuts spec was implemented slightly differently for different versions. From IMDb :

  • Removed close-ups of the plastic bag over Al's head during the opening sequence.
  • The bullet impact has been removed from Frank's 1st shooting of a bad guy.
  • Frank's shooting of the second bad guy on the boat is also cut - but only on widescreen prints - to remove the blood cloud. On the VHS pan and scan version, the blood impact happens off-screen.
  • The assault on the banker's housemate has been cut from the DVD as well, but remains in the VHS video with a toned-down impact sound. Shortly after this, the two neck breaks have been removed completely, despite the BBFC only requesting sound cuts.

Thanks to Martin, May 2008: Breaks Back

I noticed during Friday's late night TV showing (00:50) of the Clint Eastwood film In the Line of Fire on ITV 2 that the previously cut scene of John Malkovich killing the bank teller and her room-mate at their home was uncut. This meant the fairly graphic depiction of 2 neck-breaks, sound effects included.
 v          In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale


 X   In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

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  • Schwerter des Königs - Dungeon Siege
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

155:36s 2007 Germany/Canada/US action film by Uwe Boll

The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for the 2010 Metrodome Blu-ray

This is more than just a version adding back bits removed for the US PG-13, more a total rework of the film. (And an improvement on the poorly received theatrical cut)

See version differences from movie-censorship.com

The uncut US Blu-ray is available at US Amazon
The uncut US Blu-ray is available via UK Amazon

BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

121:37s

The Theatrical Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for the 2008 Metrodome DVD
 v          In the Realm of the Senses - 1976 French/Japanese erotic film by Nagisa Oshima.


 X   In the Realm of the Senses

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  • Ai No Corrida
  • Ai No Korida
  • L'Empire des sens
  • The Realm of the Senses
In the Realm of the Senses is a 1976 French/Japanese erotic film by Nagisa Oshima.
With Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda and Aoi Nakajima. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There's a longer Theatrical Version and a (preferred) shorter Producers Cut. Historically 10s have been deleted from all UK releases until the cuts were waived by the BBFC in 2011. The film contains brief scenes of real sex.
BBFC History

See case studies from bbfc.co.uk : Censorship History

Cut for early releases via Cinema Clubs

The film was first shown here at the 1976 London Film Festival, where it won the critic's prize, before being acquired by the Gate Cinema in Notting Hill. At the time, the BBFC's Secretary, James Ferman, expressed the informal view that the film would require very heavy cuts to its more explicit sexual details before it could be awarded an X certificate. Any such cuts were likely to be very damaging to what was already a critically acclaimed film, from an established director.

Ferman therefore suggested that it would be preferable to show the film, without cuts, to members of private cinema clubs rather than approach the BBFC for a formal classification decision. Nonetheless, Ferman suggested that the film should not be opened, even under club conditions, until after the Obscene Publications Act (OPA) had been extended to include films (by the Criminal Law Act in 1977).

This, he believed, would allow the film to benefit from the requirement in the OPA that publications must be judged as a whole and that a defense of artistic merit was permitted.

Even then, one scene was edited before the film opened at the Gate Cinema Club in 1978, as a result of further legal advice. The cut was to remove a scene in which an adult woman tugs a young boy's penis, which seemed likely to constitute an indecent image of a child under the terms of the newly introduced Protection of Children Act.

In this slightly censored version the film continued to be shown for a number of years, without a BBFC certificate, in cinema clubs.

Cut for BBFC approved 1991 cinema release

The first attempt at reframing was considered unacceptably crude and damaging to the film. Therefore the scene was reworked in a specialist lab, using a more gradual zoom into the characters' faces.

At the time, the BBFC was also asked whether it would consider granting an 18 certificate for video release. However, given the greater likelihood of the film falling into the hands of children, or being viewed in parts rather than as a whole, the BBFC was unconvinced that the film's immunity to prosecution would be as strong on video. At the time, explicit sex was not permitted even at the R18 category and The Realm of the Senses was therefore regarded as better suited to cinema screenings where the circumstances of viewing were more able to be controlled

Cut for 2000 VHS

In 2000, the BBFC was again asked to look at the film for DVD release. By this time sexual portrayals at the 18 level had become gradually more explicit and recent public surveys had shown that the public felt the BBFC could afford to be more relaxed about sex for adults. Therefore, following on from recent decisions on films like The Idiots and Romance, The Realm of the Senses was passed 18 uncut for video and DVD release, subject once again to the optical reframing of one scene [showing a boy's penis being yanked].

Uncut for 2011 DVD/Blu-ray

The BBFC reconsidered the scene in which an adult woman briefly tugs a young boy's penis. The Board concluded that the tugging of the penis does not occur in a sexual context and is in no way sexualised. This scene was optically reframed or deleted on previous releases but was not considered to be indecent under the terms of the Protection of Children Act 1978 as currently applied. And so the scene was restored intact for this release.

Producer's Cut

uncut
Producer's Cut
run: 101:56s
pal: 97:51s

18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Producers Cut was passed 18 uncut with all BBFC cuts waived for:

The BBFC commented:

  • Contains strong real sex, bloody mutilation and sexual fetish theme.
  • In the Realm of the Senses contains... a scene in which an adult woman briefly tugs a young boy's penis. However, the tugging of the penis does not occur in a sexual context and is in no way sexualised. This scene was optically reframed or deleted on previous releases but was not considered to be indecent under the terms of the Protection of Children Act 1978 as currently applied. And so has been restored intact for this release.

US: The Producers Cut is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
Producer's Cut
cut: 10s
run: 101:43s
pal: 97:39s

18

pre-cert VHS

MPAA NC-17

UK: The Producer's Cut was passed 18 after a 10s cut for:
  • 2009 BFI cinema release
  • 2007 Nouveaux Oshima Boxset R2 DVD
  • 2000 Nouveaux R2 DVD
UK: The Producer's Cut, with just the child indecency cut, was released for:
  • 1982 Virgin VHS
However the source used was missing 8s through print damage at reel changes
US: The Producer's Cut was rated NC-17 after 10s of cuts.
  • The scene with the boy's penis has been completely deleted

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com. This Producer's Cut is missing about 6:22s of dialogue and narrative scenes compared with the Theatrical Version:

  • At 18:38s, scene cut short by 1:13s
  • At 28:32s, 14 second shot of couple's faces during sex missing
  • At 1:03:22s, entire 1 minute 56 second scene (dialogue) missing
  • At 1:10:12s, scene cut short by 38 seconds
  • At 1:32:30s, scene cut short by 1 minute 4 seconds
  • At 1:38:10s, beginning of scene (1 minute 2 seconds) missing
  • At 34:38s, there is an additional shot lasting 12s not present in the cinema version

Theatrical Version

cut
Theatrical Version
cut: ~10s
run: 108:24s
pal: 104:04s
18

No Cert

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 after 10s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 cinema release

UK: The Theatrical Version was released with 10s of pre-cuts for:

  • cinema club release

The cuts were:

  • an image of an underage boy's penis being yanked has been edited. Originally removed and later cut by the BBFC via reframing. 10s of footage has been so altered. All of the hardcore imagery is intact.
 v          In with the Flynns - 2011 UK TV comedy by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff


 X   In with the Flynns

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In with the Flynns is a 2011 UK TV comedy by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
Starring Niky Wardley, Will Mellor and Warren Clarke IMDb

One episode was cut.

Summary Notes

It's about a family from Manchester and their every day lives and the funny things that happen to them, mostly revolving around Will Mellor and his wife.

Season 1 Episode 4: Wild at Heart

uncut
uncut
run: 29:10s
pal: 28:00s
12 certUK: The Unedited Version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2012 2 Entertain video
BBFC uncut
cut:
run: 29:00s
pal: 27:50s
12 certUK: The Edited Version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2012 2 Entertain video
 v   The Inbetweeners Movie - 2011 UK comedy by Ben Palmer.


 X   The Inbetweeners Movie

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The Inbetweeners Movie is a 2011 UK comedy by Ben Palmer.
With James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas. YouTube icon IMDb

Category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release. The film was uncut and 18 rated for DVD/Blu-ray. There also exists and 18 rated extended version.

Versions

uncut
Writer's Cut
1897:04s UK: The Extended Version/Writers Cut was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2011 Channel 4 [Uncut theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD / RB Blu-ray] Combo at UK Amazon

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Writer's Cut provides an extra 3:50s of uncontentious material that is not essential but worth having.

uncut
uncut
Theatrical
1893:06s UK: The Uncut UK Theatrical version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2011 Channel 4 [Uncut theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD / RB Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon
BBFC cut
15s advised
cuts
15 cert 92:51s UK: The Cut UK Theatrical version was passed 15 after 15s of BBFC suggested cuts for category which were implemented for:
  • 2011 Channel 4 R2 DVD
  • 2011 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

The Inbetweeners Movie was originally seen by the BBFC in an unfinished version. The company was informed that the film was likely to receive an 18 classification but the preferred 15 classification could be achieved by making cuts in four scenes. These were:
  • to remove an aggressive use of very strong language,
  • to remove a particularly crude verbal sex reference (to urolagnia)
  • and to reduce the explicitness of two scenes of sexual activity (one of self-fellatio and one of masturbation).

When the completed version of the film was submitted, the aggressive use of very strong language had been redubbed, the crude verbal sex reference had been removed, and the strong scenes of sexual activity had been reduced, by a mixture of cutting and reframing. The film was therefore classified 15 without further cuts.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • A scene showing Neil pleasuring an elderly dancer partner has been reframed above the waist and the woman's moans have been muted.
  • A scene showing a male stripper self fellating and with a naked butt has been reframed to lose the detail.
  • You're not fucking all right anywhere, you scrawny little cunt, was substituted by You're not fucking all right anywhere, you scrawny little shit.
  • The following dialogue was deleted from a conversation at a party:
    Richard: I was DJing at this techno club, right? And this mental emo bird comes over to me and says, I want you to piss on me and then fuck me. So I pissed all over her. Neil: And then fucked her? Richard: No, she was covered in piss!
 v   The Inbetweeners 2 - 2014 UK comedy by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.


 X   The Inbetweeners 2

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The Inbetweeners 2 is a 2014 UK comedy by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.
Starring Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison. Youtube link IMDb

BBFC advised category cuts were made for a 15 rated cinema and home video release. The cuts have continued to all worldwide releases so far.
Promotional Material

University life is not all it's cracked up to be. Will is finding it difficult to make friends at Bristol and Simon is struggling to cope in his relationship with Lucy. When Neil and Simon visit Will for an uneventful weekend they make the decision to travel to Australia to meet up with Jay who is having the time of his life on a mental gap year of sun, surf and sex. Or so he claims.

Once in Oz, the boys discover Jay's tales of wild times and super-stardom in Sydney aren't quite true. What a surprise! Will convinces them to embark on a real travelling experience and then the holiday really begins. There's unintentional proposals, singing round the camp fire, disgrace at a water park and a trip into the outback... will they survive ?

Versions

BBFC cut
advised
category
cuts
15 cert 91:57s UK: Passed 15 for very strong nudity, sex references, very strong language after BBFC advised category cuts were implemented for:

The BBFC commented:

This film was previously 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 two scenes involving crude humour.

The BBFC further commented in the Annual Report covering 2014:

During postproduction, the distributor sought advice on how to secure their preferred 15 classification. The BBFC advised changes should be made to two scenes featuring strong nudity in a crudely humorous context.

Maybe the cut scenes tried to find their way back on to the disk as Deleted Scenes. But the BBFC were having none of it. The DVD/Blu-ray extra entitled Deleted Scenes was cut by 19m 54s. The BBFC explained:

Distributor chose to reduce the number of uses of very strong language and to reduce the detail in a scene in which one character urinates on another. Cuts were made in line with BBFC Guidelines and policy in order to achieve a 15 rating. An uncut 18 was available.

The same cut version has been used for all worldwide release, though the cut material is available as DVD extras and has made it on to Australian disks.

 v          Incarnate - 2015 thriller by Brad Peyton.


 X   Incarnate

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Incarnate is a 2015 thriller by Brad Peyton.
Starring Carice van Houten, Aaron Eckhart and Catalina Sandino Moreno. IMDb

Exists as an MPAA PG-13 rated theatrical version and an Unrated Version. Both versions are rated 15 uncut by the BBFC.
Summary Notes

A wheelchair-bound exorcist is able to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed.

Versions

uncut
Unrated Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

83:27s UK: The Extended / US Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for strong supernatural threat, bloody violence, infrequent strong language for:
  • 2017 Universal video

US: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated.

  • 2017 Universal [Theatrical + Unrated] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at US Amazon
uncut
Theatrical Version
15 cert

MPAA PG-13

83:00s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong threat for:
  • 2017 Universal video

US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA PG-13 rated for intense sequences of horror violence, terror, disturbing images, brief strong language, sensuality and thematic elements for:

  • 2017 Universal [Theatrical + Unrated] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at US Amazon
 v   The Incident - 1967 USA crime drama by Larry Peerce.


 X   The Incident

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The Incident is a 1967 USA crime drama by Larry Peerce.
Starring Victor Arnold, Robert Bannard and Beau Bridges. IMDb

Banned by the BBFC for 1968 cinema release. Passed 12 uncut for 2014 DVD.
Summary Notes

Stark melodrama about two thrill seeking tough guys who terrorize late-night passengers on a New York City train. The random victims are more concerned with their own problems than helping each other and pray that they won't be next. But it's going to take a lot more than prayer to end this nightmare of fear and violence. Film debut of both Martin Sheen and Tony Musante as the hoodlums.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 99:23s
pal: 95:24s
12 certUK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate threat, violence, discriminatory language, sex references for:
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1968 cinema release

The film was submitted twice but to no avail and the ban stood.

 v   The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant - 1971 USA Sci-Fi horror by Anthony M Lanza.


 X   The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant

Link Here

The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant is a 1971 USA Sci-Fi horror by Anthony M Lanza.
Starring Bruce Dern, Pat Priest and Casey Kasem. Youtube link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1971 release. Also originally cut in the US for a GP rating. Later uncut in the US and MPAA R rated.
Summary Notes

Dr. Roger Girard is a rich scientist conducting experiments on head transplantation. His caretaker has a son, Danny, who, although fully grown, has the mind of child. One day an escaped psycho-killer invades Girard's home, killing Danny's father before being gunned down himself. With the maniac dying and Danny deeply unsettled by his father's death, Dr. Girard decides to take the final step and transplant the killer's head onto Danny's body. Of course, things go horribly wrong and the two-headed creature escapes to terrorize the countryside.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 87m
pal: 84m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
mpaa cut
cut
MPAA
GP
US: Cut for a GP (PG) rated theatrical release

From IMDb. Previously cut for a GP rating:

  • Most notably the death of the retarded man's father with a shot of his bloody head from the garden rake and
  • the murder of the biker has additional hits and shots of bikers face being bloody from the chain beating by the creature.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 87:51s
XUK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1971 cinema release
 v          Incredibles 2 - 2018 USA family action animation by Brad Bird.


 X   Incredibles 2

Link Here

Incredibles 2 is a 2018 USA family action animation by Brad Bird.
Starring Craig T Nelson, Holly Hunter and Sarah Vowell. IMDb

Disclaimer

In response to US concerns by the Epilepsy Foundation, Disney have added a warning disclaimer:

Incredibles 2 contains a sequence of flashing lights, which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities

This resulted in a resubmission to the BBFC with the same running time and rating: passed PG for mild bad language, violence without BBFC cuts. The resubmission was noted as a -re-edited version.

 v          Indecent Behaviour 3


 X   Indecent Behaviour 3

Link Here

Indecent Behaviour 3

Versions

1:07s 1895:01s 1996 release by Kelley Cauthen
 v          Independence Day - 1996 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Roland Emmerich.


 X   Independence Day

Link Here
  • ID4
Independence Day is a 1996 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Roland Emmerich.
Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum. Youtube link IMDb
The film exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version.
Promotional Material
Experience the original Oscar-Winning* sci-fi epic that launched a new era in blockbuster filmmaking with this newly restored edition. Director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin join forces with an all-star cast that includes Will Smith, JeffGoldblum and Bill Pullman. When powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion, the world’s only hope lies in uniting for one last strike to save mankind.*1996, Independence Day, Visual Effects (Volker Engel, Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney, Joseph Viskocil) This 2-disc Blu-ray Edition includes newly restored Extended and Theatrical Cuts of the film, as well as an all-new out-of-this-world retrospective that will have you cheering for victory.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
12A

12 cert

MPAA PG-13

147:13s UK: Passed 12A uncut for sustained moderate threat, violence for:
  • 2016 cinema release

UK: The Extended Version/Special Edition was passed 12 uncut for:

  • 2016 20th Century Fox [Theatrical + Extended Versions] Anniversary Edition RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2004 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2001 20th Century Fox 2 Disc Special Edition (with Theatrical + Special Versions) R2 DVD at UK Amazon

US: The US release features Theatrical + Special Versions and is MPAA PG-13 Rated for:

  • 2016 20th Century Fox [Theatrical + Extended Versions] Anniversary Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

  • 2003 20th Century Fox R1 DVD at US Amazon

The additional material is uncontentious plot but is given the thumbs up in pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
Theatrical Version
12 cert

MPAA PG-13

138:48s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for
  • 2016 20th Century Fox [Theatrical + Extended Versions] Anniversary Edition RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 20th Century Fox [Theatrical Version only] Anniversary Edition R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2007 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2001 20th Century Fox 2 Disc Special Edition with Theatrical + Special Versions R2 DVD
  • 1998 20th Century Fox VHS
  • 1996 cinema release
 v          India Vs England - 2019 musical comedy drama by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.


 X   India Vs England

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India Vs England is a 2019 musical comedy drama by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.
Starring Manvitha, Vasishtha and Anant Nag.

Exists in two versions, one rated 12A, the other 15, both for 2019 cinema release.
BBFC uncut

cut
150:14s

12AUK: re-edited version was passed 12A for moderate violence
  • 2019 cinema release
BBFC uncut
134:42s
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence:
  • 2019 cinema release
 v          Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - 1984 US action adventure by Steven Spielberg.


 X   Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Link Here

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 US action adventure by Steven Spielberg.
With Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw and Jonathan Ke Quan. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut for a PG rated UK cinema release and home video until 2008. An uncut 12 rated version was released in 2012.
Censorship history

In the US, the film was controversially PG rated. A decision said to have spurred the introduction of the PG-13.

See A Collider article claims that the MPAA decision to introduce the PG-13 rating was more about merchandising to children rather than the content of the movies from collider.com

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge Temple of Doom
Gavin Salkeld's Cutting Edge Episode 42:
Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 118:24s
pal: 113:40s
12 cert

12A cert

MPAA PG

UK: Passed 12/12A uncut for moderate violence and fantasy horror with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2021 Paramount 4-Movie Collection R0 4K Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2013 cinema release
  • 2012 Paramount Indiana Jones Complete Adventures R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

The American decision to rate the film PG caused huge controversy in the US at the time. In fact, the controversy over the PG rating (which was seen by many as the MPAA caving in to Spielberg and corporate pressure) was largely responsible for the introduction of the PG-13 certificate.

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 1:06s
run: 116:58s
pal: 112:17s
PG certUK: Passed PG after 1:06s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2008 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 2003 Paramount Trilogy R2 DVD
  • 1992 CIC VHS
  • 1986 CIC VHS
  • 1984 cinema release

The BBFC cuts list for the film reads:

  • In sacrificial Thuggee ceremony, remove entirely the tearing out of the young victim's heart, and reduce sight of it in High Priest's hand to one establishing shot only as he turns, having siezed it as if by magic
  • All later shots of the pulsating heart must be removed except the final one when it burst into flames
  • Greatly reduce terror of victim as he is lowered into fiery vortex, removing all prolonged camera emphasis on his screams as cage slowly descends by cutting away as soon as he disappears through trap door, after which his death must be over as soon as possible
  • Reduce forced drinking of blood and brutal whipping of Indiana, and remove entirely the flogging of Shortie
  • Reduce the line "leave him alone, you bastards!" to simply "leave him alone!"
  • Also remove from the soundtrack Indiana's cries of agony as he writhes on ledge after drinking blood
  • Remove close shots of Willie screaming as she is locked in cage and lowered towards the fire and reduce her sobs on the soundtrack and the sight of her suspended over flames.
  • Greatly reduce fight between Indiana and overseer, removing in particular heavy punches to back, chest, and head, and reduce bone-crunching sound effects of all impact blows so they approximate to the sounds associated with old-fashioned fisticuffs
  • Reduce the sequence where Indiana's cries out as his voodoo doll is burned in flames
  • When Shortie burns the guard's chest with the torch, remove the sound of flesh scalding
  • Also reduce to minimum sight of blood on roller after overseer's death.
  • Continue to reduce violence on soundtrack, including screams of real pain as fight leads into final chase in the mine car
  • Also reduce sounds of punches to High Priest's head on banging end of rope bridge
  • Remove sight of High Priest's head cracking against rock face as he falls, and remove sounds of his body bouncing off the cliff twice more before he hits the water

Note, the Leave him alone you bastards line is heard in the 'behind the scenes' documentary on the recently re-released tape, although the line is still cut in the main film!

BBC broadcasts have also been the cut version. The BBC in fact consulted with the BBFC to ensure that they showed the officially sanctioned cut version.

banned
banned
India flag
India
India: Banned in 1994
The film censors of the CBFC felt that the Thuggee villains showed Indian culture in a negative light.
 v          Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - 1989 USA action adventure by Steven Spielberg.


 X   Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Link Here

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 USA action adventure by Steven Spielberg.
With Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and Alison Doody. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The film suffered a trivial cut after the initial cinema release to remove the word 'Jewish'. All release were PG rated until the rating was raised to 12A for 2021 cinema release. The film is PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 126:31s
pal: 121:27s
12A

PG cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: Passed 12A uncut for moderate violence, horror, threat:
  • 2021 cinema release

UK: Passed PG without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2021 Paramount 4-Movie Collection R0 4K Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2013 cinema release
  • 2012 Paramount video
  • 2003 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 2000 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 2000 CIC R2 DVD
  • 1992 CIC VHS
  • 1990 CIC VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated:

2021 PARAMOUNT R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad

See article from dvdcompare.net . In the initial theatrical release Walter Donovan points to a Chest of Gold Items and says to the Sultan of Hatay: donated by the finest Jewish families in Germany. In all subsequent releases, the word Jewish has been edited out of the dialogue.

uncut
uncut
run: 126:46s
pal: 121:42s
PG certUK: Passed PG uncut for:
  • 1989 cinema release
            India's Most Wanted - 2019 India action thriller by Raj Kumar Gupta (as Rajkumar Gupta)  See Banned International: India's Most Wanted
 v          Infernal Affairs III


 X   Infernal Affairs III

Link Here
  • Infernal Affairs: End Inferno 3
  • Mou gaan dou III: Jung gik mou gaan
Infernal Affairs III

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert113:04s 2003 Hong Kong/China police film by Wai-keung Lau & Alan Mak.
With Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Andy Lau and Leon Lai. IMDb

The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for:

There is a Hong Kong Theatrical Version that is 10 minutes shorter, but the missing plot makes it confusing. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Inferno - 1980 Italy horror by Dario Argento.


 X   Inferno

Link Here
  • Dario Argento's Inferno
  • Infierno
Inferno is a 1980 Italy horror by Dario Argento.
With Leigh McCloskey, Irene Miracle and Eleonora Giorgi. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for cinema which was released on VHS and became a video nasty. Cut on 1987 VHS but uncut on UK DVD since 2010. Uncut in the US
Summary Review: My own favourite
This is my own favourite Argento movie, but if you try and work out the plot it will drive you nuts. It's best viewed as a dark and incredibly gory fairytale and companion-piece to Suspiria.

Irene Miracle becomes curious about the history of the old New York mansion block where she lives. Big mistake, but oh forget the logic. Just lap up the marvellous set-pieces: a swim through an underwater apartment (why is it flooded? don't even ask!), a witchy teenager and a cat who materialise during a music tutorial, a slasher murder set to the Slave's Chorus from Nabucco, a rat attack in Central Park.

The soundtrack is an audacious blend of Verdi and Keith Emerson. Sheer bliss.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

102:16s UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2015 Blue Underground Dario Argento Collection (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2011 Blue Underground R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2011 Blue Underground Special Edition R0 DVD at US Amazon
  • 2007 Blue Underground R0 DVD
BBFC cut
20s
18 101:28s UK: Passed 18 after 20 of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1993 Fox VHS

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

  • 2s cut as Sacha Pitoeff beats a cat against the side of a chair.
  • 3 shots totalling 19s are cut of a cat eating a mouse.

Shown uncut on Zone Horror at the time

BBFC cut
28s
18101:37s UK: Passed 18 after 28s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 1987 Film & Video VHS
uncut
uncut
Video Nasty 102:08s UK: Released uncut on pre-cert video for:
  • 1983 20th Century Fox VHS
  • 1982 20th Century Fox VHS

The video which was listed as a video nasty in August 1984. It was dropped from the list in September 1985.

BBFC cut
cut
X cert106:15s
=102:00s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1980 cinema release
 v   The Infiltrator


 X   The Infiltrator

Link Here

The Infiltrator

Versions

18s 1888:15s 1996 release by John Mackenzie
 v          Infinity Pool - 2022 Canada/Hungary/France Sci-Fi horror by Brandon Cronenberg


 X   Infinity Pool

Link Here

Infinity Pool is a 2022 Canada/Hungary/France Sci-Fi horror by Brandon Cronenberg
Starring Mia Goth, Alexander Skarsgård and Amanda Brugel Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The movie was originally MPA NC-17 rated, but the producers decided to appeal for an R rating. However the appeal was unsuccessful and the producers decided to cut the movie for an MPA R rating. The Canadian theatrical release started with a cut version but was later released in its uncut form. BBFC 18 rated releases are uncut.

The first US home video release is the cut MPA R rated version but there are unconfirmed plans for the Unrated Version to be released on US home video.

Summary Notes

James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA NC-17

UK: BBFC details have not yet been published for:

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, gore, sex, nudity:

  • 2023 cinema release

The BBFC commented about the sex content:

Scenes of strong sex include close-up of a penis being masturbated to the point of ejaculation, and a prolonged orgy sequence that includes digital penetration, oral sex, penetrative sex, and moments of body horror as objects and liquids are expelled through nipples and sexual organs.

US: Uncut and MPA NC-17 rated for some graphic violence and sexual content

Originally the movie was MPA NC-17 rated, but the producers decided to appeal for an R rating.

The Classification and Rating Administration's (CARA) Appeals Board tied in a vote to change the NC-17 rating to R but a two thirds majority is required to change the rating and so the NC-17 rating was maintained.

The producers then decided to cut the movie for an MPA R rating.

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

MPAA R

US: Cut and MPA R rated for graphic violence, disturbing material, strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and some language:

  • 2023 Decal - Neon RA Blu-ray
  • 2023 Decal - Neon R1 DVD
  • 2023 Decal - Neon Amazon VoD [US]
  • 2023 theatrical release

From theglobeandmail.com

Infinity Pool originally contained sexually explicit imagery during an early scene between stars Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth, plus several later flashes of violence. These were removed to achieve an 18A rating in Canada and an MPA R rating in the US.

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

  • In the handjob scene on the beach, where Mia Goth's character helps out Alexander Skarsgård. The close-up including ejaculation was removed in the R rated version even though it was created with an artificial penis.
  • In the drugged up and colour enhanced orgy in the second half of the film, several more brief moments were removed featuring explicit (but unreal) views of genitalia, These shots were replaced by colourful alternative images.
  • Extensive bloody knife injuries were removed across several scenes, some of which were relaced with less bloody shots.

See also Brandon Cronenberg and Alexander Skarsgård's Prosthetic Penis Design: "Send Me the Dick Pics" from globalvillagespace.com

 v   The Informers


 X   The Informers

Link Here
  • The Snout
  • Underworld Informers
The Informers

Versions

BBFC uncut12 cert100:19s The Informers is a 1963 UK crime drama by Ken Annakin.
With Nigel Patrick, Margaret Whiting and Katherine Woodville. IMDb

UK: an unknown version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:

BBFC
cut
X cert submitted
104:35s
=100:24s
UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1963 cinema release titled The Informers
  • 1963 cinema release titled The Snout
 v          Inga: I Love Lust


 X   Inga: I Love Lust

Link Here
  • Inga
  • Jag - en oskuld
Inga: I Love Lust

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
~96:00s Inga is a 1968 Sweden/US erotic drama by Joe Sarno.
With Marie Liljedahl, Monica Strömmerstedt and Thomas Ungewitter. YouTube icon IMDb

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

Summary Review:

Inga, a 17 year-old, is sent to live with a scheming aunt who wants her to become mistress of her rich neighbour. She falls for a common young man instead.

uncut
uncut
MPAA
X Rated
80:13s
US: The shortened US Version is MPAA X Rated.
BBFC
cut
X certsubmitted
80:13s
UK: The US Version was passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release
 v          Inglourious Basterds - 2009 USA/Germany adventure drama war by Quentin Tarantino.


 X   Inglourious Basterds

Link Here

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 USA/Germany adventure drama war by Quentin Tarantino.
With Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger and Eli Roth. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The Theatrical and International Versions differ only in using a different mix of spoken language and subtitles, although there is a German variant with a little extra dialogue

Versions

uncut
International Version
run: 152:38s
pal: 146:32s
18

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

Note the German variant has about a minute of additional dialogue in the tavern scene.

uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2009 Universal Video
  • 2009 cinema release

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

 v          Innocent Blood - 1992 USA action crime comedy by John Landis.


 X   Innocent Blood

Link Here
  • A French Vampire in America
Innocent Blood is a 1992 USA action crime comedy by John Landis.
Starring Anne Parillaud, Anthony LaPaglia and Robert Loggia. IMDb
The film was cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. This cut version was released in UK cinemas but home video releases were the uncut Unrated Version. The uncut version was released in the US for 2017 Blu-ray.
Summary Notes

Marie has two appetites, sex and blood. Her career as a vampire is going along fine until two problems come up, she is interrupted while feeding on Sal (the shark) Macelli and she begins to develope a relationship with the policeman who has been trying to put Sal away. Sal wakes up in the morgue very confused and very thirsty. He goes back to his old haunts and begins to create an organized crime family of vampires while Marie and her policeman lover hunt him.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Unrated Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

110:13s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1995 Warner VHS
  • 1993 Warner VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC uncut
Extended Version
Germany flag
Germany
Germany : There is also an Extended German Version with 1:23s of additional footage. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com
BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut
Theatrical Version

15 cert

MPAA R

112:41s
=108:11s
UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1992 cinema release

The film was cut in the US to avoid an NC-17 rating from the MPAA. The following cuts are reported in an article from cosmos.net.au

  • An early scene shows Marie biting a chunk of flesh out of Sallie's neck. This has been substituted for a more harmless bite.
  • The fact that LaPaglia hand-cuffs Parillaud before engaging in simulated sex with her was of primary concern to the MPAA. Landis was most vocal that the MPAA made him cut the sex scene for domestic release in the US
  • Strippers dancing in front of Sallie have been dropped from the R Rated Version
  • One shot Landis had to trim featured LaPaglia jamming a gun into a vampire gangster's mouth and pulling the trigger. The back of the vampire's head flipped up a little - no blood, no brains.
  • A shot of Sallie on fire has been deleted.
            An Innocent Man - 1933 US western by Armand Schaefer.  See Sagebrush Trail
 v          Innocent Prey - 1984 Australia horror thriller by Colin Eggleston.


 X   Innocent Prey

Link Here
  • Eida to dolofono
Innocent Prey is a 1984 Australia horror thriller by Colin Eggleston.
Starring PJ Soles, Kit Taylor and Grigor Taylor. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1990 18 rated VHS.
Summary Notes

A woman living in Dallas discovers that her husband, from New Zealand, is actually a crazed serial killer who murders prostitutes. She helps the authorities arrest him, and he is sent to a hospital for the criminally insane. Just when she's starting to get her life back together, she learns that he's escaped from the institution and is after her. She flees to Australia and winds up staying in a house owned by a wealthy young man, who turns out to have dark secrets of his own.

Versions

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
17s
18 86:20s

submitted
87:15s
UK: Passed 18 after 17s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1990 Tasley Leisure VHS
 v          Innocent Voices


 X   Innocent Voices

Link Here
  • Voces inocentes
Innocent Voices

Versions

cut 12A cert2004 Mexico/US/Puerto Rico drama by Luis Mandoki

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: Company chose to remove strong expletive in order to attain a 12A category An uncut '15' was available.

            Insects in the Backyard - 2010 Thailand drama by Tanwarin Sukkhapisit.  See Banned International: Insects in the Backyard
 v          Inseminoid - 1981 UK horror sci-fi thriller by Norman J. Warren.


 X   Inseminoid

Link Here
  • Planet Terror
  • Horror Planet
Inseminoid is a 1981 UK horror sci-fi thriller by Norman J. Warren.
With Robin Clarke, Jennifer Ashley and Stephanie Beacham. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
No censor cuts although a shortened version was rated X for release in UK cinemas in 1981. The film was 18 rated for VHS and 15 rated for DVD. The video was seized by police during the video nasties moral panic.
Summary Notes

A group of scientists are working in a lab located on a distant planet. One of them, Sandy, is attacked, raped and impregnated by a monstrous creature. She then begins to stalk her colleagues one by one, killing them and drinking their blood.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 91:57s
pal: 88:16s
15 cert

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong, bloody violence for: UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1999 Sovereign/Stonevision/Quantum Leap R0 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 1992 Vipco VHS
  • 1987 Allied Vision VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

cut:
run: 92:26s
pal: 88:44s
X certUK: A shortened Version was passed X (18) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1981 cinema release

From IMDb:

The UK theatrical version ended with Mark being attacked by one of the alien babies, then cut straight to the end credits. Video and DVD releases feature the expanded ending, in which a rescue team discovers the aftermath of the attack.

uncut
uncut
run: 91:57s
pal: 88:16s
Section 3 seizureUK: Released on pre-cert VHS for:
  • 1981 Brent Walker VHS

The video was seized subject to an Obscene Publications Act Section 3 Seizure Order. This is a legal gambit whereby victims admitted that the videos were 'obscene', and therefore subject to seizure, in return for that being the end of the matter and so avoiding an obscenity trial with the possibility of jail time.

            Inshallah, football - 2010 India / UK war historical documentary by Ashvin Kumar  See Banned International: Inshallah, football
 v          Inside


 X   Inside

Link Here
  • À l'intérieur
Inside

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

79:07s 2007 France horror by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury

The BBFC passed the US Unrated Version 18 uncut for the 2010 Technicolor DVD.

There is also a cut US R Rated Version

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

 v          Inside Deep Throat


 X   Inside Deep Throat

Link Here

Inside Deep Throat

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
NC-17

85:33s 2005 US documentary by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato
With Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems and Dennis Hopper. IMDb

The Theatrical NC-17 Version was passed 18 uncut for strong real sex for:

  • 2006 Technicolor/Momentum R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2005 cinema release

This is a documentary about Deep Throat, not the classic film itself. However t he UK release does contain a key 15 second hardcore sequence from the original oral sex scene in Deep Throat

Summary Review: Insightful

All I can say is wow, this was a great documentary. Because of the subject matter it isn't for everyone, and the fact that it has an actual X-rated scene in it doesn't help either. But if you can get past that, this is an insightful, fascinating look at adult films and our society. And there is a lot of humor in it as well.

I wasn't surprised that several people in the audience walked out, since even I didn't realize how graphic the language/visuals would be. Showing how Deep Throat brought the "BJ" into the mainstream of adult films was interesting, and the interviews with the people actually making porn were very insightful.

MPAA
cut
MPAA
R Rated
There is also a cut US R Rated version that deleted the blow job and several other explicit glimpses and also softer sex scenes. See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com
 v          Inside Out - 2015 USA family animation comedy by Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen.


 X   Inside Out

Link Here

Inside Out is a 2015 USA family animation comedy by Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen.
Starring Diane Lane, Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling. Youtube link IMDb

Uncut but exists in various regional localised versions.
Localisation

See article from movie-censorship.com :

Trailers reveal that the film will be released with regional variations. Most notable is the scene in which the father's feelings take a break by thinking about sport. In the US, they watch a hockey game while the UK version features a soccer game.

There's also a scene in which the daughter is confronted with vegetables she doesn't like. While most countries will see that scene with broccoli that is not received well by the girl, the Japanese viewers will get to see that scene with green paprika which is probably liked even less by kids over there.

 v          Insidious: The Last Key - 2018 Canada / USA horror mystery thriller by Adam Robitel.


 X   Insidious: The Last Key

Link Here
  • Astralna Podmuklost: Poglavlje 4
Insidious: The Last Key is a 2018 Canada / USA horror mystery thriller by Adam Robitel.
Starring Josh Stewart, Javier Botet and Spencer Locke. IMDb
A Theatrical Version and an Extended Version have been released in the UK, both with a 15 rating. Perhaps the Extended Version is an alternative ending version.
Summary Notes

Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet - in her own family home.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15 108:00s
=103:41s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror, sustained threat for:
  • 2018 cinema release
BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG-13

103:02s
=98:55s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror, sustained threat for:
  • 2017 cinema release

US : MPAA PG-13 rated for disturbing thematic content, violence and terror, and brief strong language.

 v   The Insomniac - 1971 UK drama by Rodney Giesler.


 X   The Insomniac

Link Here

The Insomniac is a 1971 UK drama by Rodney Giesler.
With Morris Perry, Valerie Van Ost and Patricia Leventon. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an A rated cinema release. Unknown version released on BFI DVD/Blu-ray Combo with a 15 rating.
Summary Notes

A man experiences a night-time world that is part foreboding nightmare, part sexual fantasy

Versions

BBFC uncut1542:56s

UK: An unknown version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong sex for:
  • 2013 BFI [Sleepwalker + The Insomniac] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
BBFC cut
cut
A cert UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1971 cinema release
 v   The Inspector - 1962 UK / USA historical romance by Philip Dunne.


 X   The Inspector

Link Here
  • Lisa
The Inspector is a 1962 UK / USA historical romance by Philip Dunne.
Starring Stephen Boyd, Dolores Hart and Leo McKern. IMDb
BBFC cuts were required for an 'A' rated cinema release in 1962.
Summary Notes

When the end came for World War II, many Jews were spread around the free world and desired to return to Palestine. Lisa Held has been promised to be returned to her native land. Inspector Peter Jongman of the Dutch secret police compassionately makes the arrangements for her to be smuggled into her home land.

Versions

~112:00s
=~107:00s
UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
A pre 1970 submitted
111:25s
=106:58s
UK: Passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1962 cinema release
            Interior. Leather Bar. - 2013 USA gay drama by James Franco and Travis Mathews.  See Hardcore 18s List: Interior. Leather Bar.
 v          International Guerillas - 1990 Pakistan comedy by Jan Mohammed.


 X   International Guerillas

Link Here
  • International Gorillay
International Guerillas is a 1990 Pakistan comedy by Jan Mohammed.
With Afzaal Ahmad, Albela and Ghulam Mohiuddin. YouTube icon IMDb
Initially banned by the BBFC for 1990 cinema release but this decision was overturned on appeal. Then released with an 18 rating for cinema and VHS.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18168:11s UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1990 Tooting VHS
  • 1990 cinema release
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC (a temporary ban not recorded in the BBFC database) for:
  • 1990 cinema release

See article from en.wikipedia.org : Vilifying Salman Rushdie

This Pakistani comedy seizes on the controversy where Muslims were wound up by Salman Rushdie's Satanic Verses. Salman Rushdie is depicted in the film played by Afzaal Ahmad. He is portrayed as a criminal mastermind, working for an international organization devoted to destroying Islam.

The film was banned by the BBFC. The board cited the safety of Salman Rushdie as an argument for refusing the certificate, arguing that it could inflame some to violence.

Although the film portrayed Salman Rushdie very negatively, he opposed the ruling of the BBFC, arguing that:

As a writer, I am opposed in principle to the use of the archaic criminal laws of blasphemy, sedition and criminal libel against creative works, even in the case of a film which quite plainly vilifies me.

The ban was then overturned on appeal and the film was passed 18 uncut.

Rushdie later said:

If that film had been banned, it would have become the hottest video in town: everyone would have seen it.

While the film was a great hit in Pakistan, it enjoyed only a limited release in the West, where it went virtually unnoticed.

 v   The Internet's Own Boy - 2014 USA crime biography by Brian Knappenberger.


 X   The Internet's Own Boy

Link Here

The Internet's Own Boy is a 2014 USA crime biography by Brian Knappenberger.
Starring Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee and Cory Doctorow. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut and rated 12 by the BBFC for infrequent strong language, suicide references.
Strong language

The decisions is notable as it s a rare example of the word 'motherfucker' being allowed in a 12 rated video.

The BBFCInsight reveals:

There are three uses of strong language. All are written, with two appearing on banners at protest marches, reading fuck censorship and free speech motherfucker . Another use ('fuck up') is written on the subject of the documentary's t-shirt. All are seen only briefly.

 v   The Internship - 2013 USA comedy by Shawn Levy.


 X   The Internship

Link Here

The Internship is a 2013 USA comedy by Shawn Levy.
With Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and Rose Byrne. YouTube icon IMDb

A US comedy with the inevitable Theatrical and Extended Versions. In this case the extra material features lots of bare breast and strong language that were clearly deleted for the PG-13 version.
Summary Notes

Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA
Unrated

119:51s
UK: The Extended Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language and sex references for: US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The Unrated version features 5:38s of additional material featuring lots of strong language and naked breasts. The additional material is well worth having.

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

12

MPAA PG-13

114:28s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 for moderate sex references and one use of strong language for
  • 2013 Twentieth Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2013 cinema release
            Interspecies Reviewers - 2020 Japan anime comedy romance TV series  See Banned International: Interspecies Reviewers
     The Interview - 2014 USA action comedy by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen.  See Banned International: The Interview
 v          Intimacy


 X   Intimacy

Link Here
  • Intimidad
  • Intimité
Intimacy

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

Netherlands
16

114:58s Intimacy is a 2001 France/UK/Germany/Spain drama by Patrice Chéreau.
With Mark Rylance, Kerry Fox and Susannah Harker. YouTube icon IMDb

Netherlands: Uncut and 16 rated for:

UK: Passed 18 uncut with one notable scene of real oral sex for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Summary Review : Beautiful, sensitive erotic story

A failed London musician meets once a week with a woman for a series of intense sexual encounters to get away from the realities of life. But when he begins inquiring about her, it puts their relationship at risk.

I think this is an extra-ordinary cameo of a brief sexual affair between two strangers. If the sex scenes are controversial then I think it's because they are natural and realistic, contrasting with stylised sex in mainstream films. This is a beautiful, sensitive erotic story.

It is widely believed that the scenes of sexual intercourse between Rylance and Fox were unsimulated but they are in fact fake (though they look pretty realistic). The unsimulated sex comes with shots of fellatio occurring between the pair, the blow jobs were not faked!

MPAA
6:11s
MPAA
R rated
US: There is an extensively cut US R Rated version to avoid which is missing 6:11s from the sex scenes.
 v          Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan


 X   Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Link Here
  • Ai nu
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Versions

cut X cert1972 Hong Kong martial arts film by Yuen Chor

Cut for a cinema release in 1973.

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

Review from US Amazon May 2008: Pretty Bloody

This is a very different type of Shaw Brothers martial arts film. It reminded me of Lady Snowblood, so if you liked that, then I would definitely recommend this.

Betty Tei Pei plays a brothel owner, and she is a very evil woman. She could care less about men, and only loves women. When she gets in a new batch of prostitutes, she meets one that she likes. Lily Ho plays the prostitute, and she's a tough little woman, which is why the Madam likes her so much. Yes, they do makeout, and it is awesome.

The story has Lily Ho taking revenge on all the men she had to sleep with when she first came to the brothel, and it's a pretty simple story.

The acting from Betty Tei Pei is AMAZING, and it is a good overall movie, and has an amazing ending. It's directed by Chor Yuen, and as expected, it is a beautiful film to look at. Chor Yuen worked very hard and put in a lot of detail to make sure that his movies had a unique look.

The swordplay is quite good for 1972, and it gets pretty bloody.

 v          Intimate Games


 X   Intimate Games

Link Here

Intimate Games

Versions

BBFC uncut1880:17s Intimate Games is a 1976 UK sex comedy by Tudor Gates.
With George Baker, Felicity Devonshire and Suzy Mandel. IMDb

UK: A short version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2008 Optimum R2 DVD
BBFC
cut
X cert 89:03s
=85:29s
UK: assed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1976 cinema release
 v          Intimate Stranger


 X   Intimate Stranger

Link Here

Intimate Stranger

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
R Rated
~96:00s
=~ 92:00s
Intimate Stranger is a 1991 US TV thriller by Alan Holzman.
With Deborah Harry, James Russo and Paige French. IMDb

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

  • 2012 Image Horror Collection Extravaganza: 6 Terrifying Movies R1 DVD at US Amazon

Summary Review: For Debbie Harry fans

A struggling bar singer takes a job as a phone-sex operator in order to make ends meet. One night she gets a call from a man who tricks her into listening while he murders a prostitute. Then he tells her that he's going to kill her next.

The film is a must for Debbie fans. It's a rare lead role for her and she gets the chance to play a warm and sympathetic character.

It's just an average or maybe slightly above average cable slasher thriller. However Debbie is good in this and the scenes where she sings in the bar are worthwhile. Tim Thomerson is also notable for being quite disturbing.

BBFC
2:23s
1889:38s UK: Passed 18 after 2:23s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1992 Lazer VHS
 v          Introduction to Indoor Growing - 2005 US informational video


 X   Introduction to Indoor Growing

Link Here

Introduction to Indoor Growing is a 2005 US informational video

Banned when submitted by Devlin Films in 2005.

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 video

The BBFC commented:

Introduction to Indoor Growing is a one-hour video work offering the viewer clear and detailed guidance on the cultivation of cannabis plants. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, the cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal in the UK (without a license or other authority from the Secretary of State for research purposes), as is the ownership, use and supply of cannabis. Indeed, although apparently produced in the US, it is made clear during the video that the growing of cannabis is illegal in many parts of the word and advice and tips are offered on how to avoid detection. The intention of the work is clearly to assist people in breaking the law by giving detailed advice on how to cultivate an illegal drug. The work both constitutes an incitement to commit a criminal offence and, in contravention of the BBFC's Guidelines, promotes and encourages the use of illegal drugs.

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 breaking the law, 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          Intruder - 1989 USA horror thriller by Scott Spiegel.


 X   Intruder

Link Here
  • Night Crew: The Final Checkout
Intruder is a 1989 USA horror thriller by Scott Spiegel.
Starring Elizabeth Cox, Renée Estevez and Dan Hicks. YouTube icon IMDb
Originally cut for a US R rating and cut by the BBFC for 1989 VHS. The Uncut Director's Cut was passed 18 for 2003 DVD and is available MPAA Unrated in the US. There is also a workprint version.
Summary Review: Surprisingly good
Surprisingly good stalk 'n' slash movie from Scott Speigel (long time associate of director Sam Raimi) was probably the last true slasher flick of the '80's.

Grocery store workers are set to do the night shift when an uninvited guest drops in and the employees begin to be butchered.

An effective dark sense of humor, stylish camera work, and eye-popping gore FX uplifts this movie above the normal slasher fair. The cast isn't half bad, some even make for some quirky characters.

All around Intruder makes for great fun for the slasher fans, exactly how this gem managed to escape me for so long I don't know! Not for the faint of heart.

Director's Cut

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 87:21s
pal: 83:51s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

Ireland: The Director's Cut carried a note saying it was illegal in the rest of the UK for:

  • Ie 1989 Colorbox VHS
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:53s
run: 85:25s
pal: 82:00s
18UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 after 1:53s of BBFC cuts for
  • 1989 Colorbox VHS

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • The murder of Danny is missing a shot of a skewer in his eye and his quivering impaled body.
  • The murder of Tim is missing shots of a knife in his gut, his pain wracked face and shots of blood splattering onto beer cans.
  • Bob's murder is totally cut. His head being squashed in a machine press was way too much for the censor.
  • Randy's murder is missing a shot of him hanging by a hook through his neck.
  • Dave's murder was totally cut. Again his heady being cut in half by a machine saw was too much for the censor at the time.
  • Further shots of Randy's hanging body were cut
  • Dave's messed up head in a fridge was reduced to a brief shot
  • Several hits are missing when Craig uses a cleaver on Bill, slicing into his hand and head.

Workprint

uncut
Workprint
run: 89:15s
pal: 85:41s
MPAA UnratedUS: There is a also a longer workprint version

Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut
Theatrical Version
cut:
run: 83m
pal: 80m
MPAA RUS: There is also a cut R Rated Version.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Invasion - 1966 UK Sci-Fi film by Alan Bridges.


 X   Invasion

Link Here

Invasion is a 1966 UK Sci-Fi film by Alan Bridges.
Starring Edward Judd, Yôko Tani and Valerie Gearon. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated 1965 cinema release
Promotional Material

Lawrence Blackburn, driving home in thick fog, brakes violently and swerves as a man of strange appearance suddenly looms into view. The stranger is knocked down and, bundling the body into his car, Blackburn takes him to his local hospital. Medical tests discover something extraordinary: the victim's blood is unidentifiable, and he has a radio-opaque disc in his brain. Upon regaining consciousness, he explains that he was escorting two prisoners from the planet Lystria when he crash-landed on Earth, and his prisoners escaped. But the terrifying truth is that he is a murderer, and his two female guards are now on his trail...

Versions

BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut:
run: 80:27s
pal: 77:14s
PG cert

old cert U

UK: Presumably the cut cinema version was passed PG without further BBFC cuts for: UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1965 cinema release
 v          Invasion for Flesh & Blood


 X   Invasion for Flesh & Blood

Link Here

Invasion for Flesh & Blood

Versions

3:03s 1883:28s 1996 US film by Warren F Disbrow
  • A sexual assault of a woman in a car has been removed. Originally the woman was forcibly stripped, forced to give head and finally stabbed to death
  • A female corpse with blood on her breasts has been cut as per usual BBFC policy

The original video is available in the US on the EI Independent Cinema label #196. A review of this version in Flesh & Blood suggested that it contains an impressive count of male groin mutilations. I wonder if these have been lost at some stage during the UK release.

 v          Invasion of the Blood Farmers - 1972 USA horror by Ed Adlum.


 X   Invasion of the Blood Farmers

Link Here

Invasion of the Blood Farmers is a 1972 USA horror by Ed Adlum.
Starring Norman Kelley, Tanna Hunter and Bruce Detrick. IMDb

The film has only seen UK release on pre-cert VHS. The title was seized by police during the Video Nasties moral panic
Summary Notes

Somewhere in upstate New York, a young woman is terrorized by a group of rural farmers primarily interested in a harvest of blood.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 76:51s
pal: 73:47s
MPAA Unrated

MPAA PG

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

US: MPAA PG rated for theatrical release

Section 3 seizureUK: Released on pre-cert VHS for:
  • 1981 Rainbow VHS
  • Videon VHS

The video was seized subject to an Obscene Publications Act Section 3 Seizure Order. This is a legal gambit whereby victims admitted that the videos were 'obscene', and therefore subject to seizure, in return for that being the end of the matter and so avoiding an obscenity trial with the possibility of jail time.

 v          Invasion USA - 1985 USA action thriller by Joseph Zito.


 X   Invasion USA

Link Here
  • Chuck Norris: Invasion USA
  • Invasion U.S.A.
Invasion USA is a 1985 USA action thriller by Joseph Zito.
Starring Chuck Norris, Richard Lynch and Melissa Prophet. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated 1985 cinema release and 1986 VHS. Uncut on DVD in 2003. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Great actioner

A one-man army comes to the rescue of the United States when a spy attempts an invasion.

The plot is insane. Random terrorists invade the USA; it is never explained who they are, what they are doing, or what they want. Scene after scene of terrorists attacking Americans playing baseball, celebrating Christmas, in a church follow.

However, wherever they appear, Norris appears son afterwards and guns them down with the famous double Macho 10's that Norris tots from a specially designed shoulder holster.

This is artful camp at its most skilled but this really is one fun movie. Chuck says little, which is probably a good thing and lets his feet and guns do the talking. Great actioner!

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R

103:11s UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence and a vigilante theme with previous BBFC 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

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

BBFC cut
10-14s
18 102:40s UK: Passed 18 after 10-14s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 MGM/UA VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

BBFC cuts from IMDb:

  • Cut to remove bullet impacts from a groin shooting
  • Edited scene where a woman snorting cocaine through a straw is hit across the head by Rostov
 v          Invincible Armour


 X   Invincible Armour

Link Here
  • Ying zhao tie bu shan
Invincible Armour

Versions

uncut
uncut
18101:01s The Invincible Armour is a 1977 Hong Kong/Taiwan action by See-Yuen Ng.
With John Liu, Jang Lee Hwang and Chiang Wang. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence with previous cuts waived for:

  • 2005 DVD.com R2 DVD

Summary Review: Balls

Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous Iron Armor technique, a technique that means the expert can withstand anything. However, Hwang is an expert in it as well as the Eagle Claw's.

Hwang Jang Lee and John Liu, two of the top three kickers in the business (the third being Delon Tam, Liu's instructor), tear up the screen in this film and that's what counts. My only complaint about the fight scenes is that there were too many distracting, split-second shots of shattered eggs every time someone attacked what they thought was Hwang's vulnerable point (his testicles, naturally).

This is a fun, straightforward flick that you'll enjoy if Hong Kong kung fu cinema is your thing.

BBFC
6s
18100:08s UK: Passed 18 after 6s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2005 DVD.com DVD [Not released, uncut version was released instead]
  • 1986 VPD VHS

Cut when the video was submitted in 1986 by Video Programme Distributors.

  • A novelty of the film was to flash images of broken eggs when a guy gets hit in the balls. The BBFC weren't impressed and cut a couple of shots of Jang Lee Hwang being grabbed by the balls in the final fight.
 v   The invincible Gladiator - 1961 Spain / Italy action drama by Alberto De Martino and Antonio Momplet (as Anthony Momplet).


 X   The invincible Gladiator

Link Here
  • Il gladiatore invincibile
The invincible Gladiator is a 1961 Spain / Italy action drama by Alberto De Martino and Antonio Momplet (as Anthony Momplet).
Starring Richard Harrison, Isabelle Corey and Livio Lorenzon. IMDb
BBFC category cuts for a U rated cinema release in 1965. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

A Roman warrior leads a revolt against an evil ruler.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
Unrated
90:56s US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
old cert UUK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1965 cinema release
     The Invincible Pole Fighters - 1984 Hong Kong action drama by Chia-Liang Liu.  See The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
 v   The Invisible Man - 2020 Australia / USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by Leigh Whannell.


 X   The Invisible Man

Link Here

The Invisible Man is a 2020 Australia / USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by Leigh Whannell.
Starring Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC advised category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2020. Irish cinema and video releases are uncut and rated 16 and 15 respectively. The uncut version was later passed 18 by the BBFC for home video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

The film follows Cecilia, who receives the news of her abusive ex-boyfriend's suicide. She begins to re-build her life for the better. However, her sense of reality is put into question when she begins to suspect her deceased lover is not actually dead.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 124:21s
pal: 119:23s
18

Ireland 15
Ireland

Ireland 16
Ireland

MPAA R

UK: The Extended Version was passed18 uncut for strong injury detail, bloody violence, domestic abuse:

Ireland : Passed 15 uncut for " Strong psychological threat and violence. Scene of self-harm "

  • 2020 video release

Ireland : Passed 16 uncut for " Strong psychological threat and violence. Scene of self-harm "

  • 2020 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
  • 2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment RA 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 26th May 2020
  • 2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon released on 26th May 2020
  • 2020 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Amazon Prime VoD [US only] at US Amazon
BBFC cut
advised category
cuts
cut: 3s
run: 124:18s
pal: 119:20s
15UK: Passed 15 for strong bloody violence, threat, language, domestic abuse after BBFC advised pre-cuts:
  • 2020 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • This film was originally seen for advice. The company was advised it was likely to be classified 18 uncut but that their preferred 15 classification could be obtained by making small changes to one scene to remove bloody injury detail during an attempted suicide. When the film was submitted for formal classification, the shots in question had been removed and the film was classified 15.

Thanks to Ben. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Close-up of pen in wrist is removed completely (previous shot of face is extended/held on to cover the gap)
  • High angle shot of pen withdrawal is cut at the start to remove sight of blood
 v   The Invitation - 2022 US horror thriller by Jessica M. Thompson


 X   The Invitation

Link Here

The Invitation is a 2022 US horror thriller by Jessica M. Thompson
Starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty and Stephanie Corneliussen BBFC link 2020 IMDb

The Theatrical Version was cut for an MPA PG-13 rating. The uncut version is MPA Unrated on video.

Summary Notes

A young woman is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for video

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA PG-13US: Cut for an MPA PG-13 rating

Violence and strong language was cut for PG-13 and a sex scene was shortened.

 v          Invitation to Hell - 1982 UK horror by Michael J. Murphy


 X   Invitation to Hell

Link Here

Invitation to Hell is a 1982 UK horror by Michael J. Murphy
Starring Becky Simpson, Joseph Sheahan and Colin Efford Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1986. Later passed 18 uncut for 2023 Blu-ray.

Summary Review: Pretty bizarre

Pretty bizarre British schlock, wherein a girl is lured to a farmhouse in the country to become an unwilling participant in a Satanic ritual. There are several people staying in the house, and a few end up dying gory deaths or being possessed by a demon.

Badly shot, and the sound quality is occasionally muffled, but this has a surreal edge to it that got to me a bit (plus some moments of pretty strong gore). Also strange is the film's subtle gay-erotic undercurrent (a lengthy scene of two guys wrestling almost looks as though it might segue into a man-on-man porn scene).

Overall I would recommend this one to people who enjoy quirky low-budget horror obscurities.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 43:32s
pal: 41:48s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence, horror, sexualised nudity:
  • 2022 Powerhouse Films Magic, Myth & Mutation Limited Edition R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 39s
run: 42:39s
pal: 40:57s
18

UK: BBFC cuts of 39s were required for:

  • 1986 Senator VHS
            Io, Emmanuelle - 1970 Italy drama by Cesare Canevari.  See A Man for Emmanuelle
 v          IRaH - 2024 UK thriller by Sam Bhattacharjee


 X   IRaH

Link Here

IRaH is a 2024 UK thriller by Sam Bhattacharjee
Starring Rohit Roy, Ameet Chana and Fagun Thakrar BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2024.

Summary Notes

Everybody wants a piece of Hari Singh and his revolutionary new app: the IRAH 5.10. Sadly, this extends to kidnappers, Police, Cyber Security Agencies and international hackers.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 131:28s
pal: 126:12s
12AUK: BBFC 12A rated for moderate threat, violence, injury detail, sexual threat, strong language for moderate threat, violence, injury detail, sexual threat, strong language after BBFC cuts:
  • 2024 Do It Creative cinema release (rated 26/03/2024)

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to remove scenes of violence in order to achieve their desired 12A rating. An uncut 15 classification was available.

 v          Iraivan - 2023 India action drama by I. Ahmed


 X   Iraivan

Link Here

Iraivan is a 2023 India action drama by I. Ahmed
Starring Rahul Bose, Lachu and Narain BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 151:46s
pal: 145:42s
15UK: BBFC 15 rated with a trigger warning for strong violence, disturbing scenes, injury detail, threat, suicide after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 TGS ENTERTAINMENT cinema release (rated 27/09/2023)

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to violence and injury detail in order to achieve their preferred category of 15. An uncut 18 classification was available.

 v          Iraivi - 2016 drama by Karthik Subbaraj.


 X   Iraivi

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Iraivi is a 2016 drama by Karthik Subbaraj.
Starring S J Surya, Vijay Sethupathi and Bobby Simha.

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

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
2:23s
12A 157:32s UK: Passed 12A for implied strong language, moderate violence, sex references, drug references after 2:23s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2016 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove a use of strong language ('motherf**ker'), moments of strong violence, and a scene of glamorised drug use in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
 v          Irma La Douce - 1963 USA comedy romance by Billy Wilder.


 X   Irma La Douce

Link Here
  • Irma la Douce
  • Irma la dulce
Irma La Douce is a 1963 USA comedy romance by Billy Wilder.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Lou Jacobi. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1963. Uncut and 15 rated on home video. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

Naive, by the book French police officer Nester Patou, is transferred to the Red Light district. Upon witnessing what must be a brothel, he calls the station and organizes a raid, transporting all the 'ladies' to the jail. This unfortunately disrupts the well organized system of the police and the Pimps union. Not to mention inadvertently netting his station superior at the brothel. Fired, he goes to a bar to drink, is befriended by Irma, beats up her pimp, and finds he is now Irma's new pimp. Nester's doesn't like the thought of his girl seeing other men, so comes up with a plan.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 142:47s
pal: 137:04s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut:
BBFC cut
cut
sub: 142:47s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1963 cinema release
 v          Iron Angels - 1987 Hong Kong / Taiwan action crime adventure by Kai-Ming Lai (as Ivan Lai), Pun-Hei Leung (as Raymond Leung)...


 X   Iron Angels

Link Here
  • Angel
  • Tian shi xing dong
  • Angels
  • Fighting Madam
  • Midnight Angels
Iron Angels is a 1987 Hong Kong / Taiwan action crime adventure by Kai-Ming Lai (as Ivan Lai), Pun-Hei Leung (as Raymond Leung)...
Starring Hideki Saijô, Alex Fong and Moon Lee. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for VHS. Banned in Australia put passed R on appeal.
Summary Notes

The Government lays waste to Thailand's Golden Triangle poppyfields' production, and the Drug Lord seeks vengeance on the police forces involved. For 10 million Swiss Francs, he even buys the services of Madame Sue, a ruthless killer, to dispose of the Iron Angels, a trio of highly trained agents in martial arts and gunfighting...

Versions

cut
cut
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong: There is a cut Hong Kong Mei Ah DVD that is just missing a flash of Madame Yeoung's left breast:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
2:13s
18 86:30s

submitted
88:43s
UK: Passed 18 after 2:13s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1995 Missing in Action VHS titled Angels
  • 1994 Missing in Action VHS titled Iron Angels
  • 1989 RCA/Columbia Pictures Video VHS titled Iron Angels
banned
banned
Australian Classification Board
R
88:26s Australia: Banned in 1988 but passed R uncut in appeal.
            Iron Fist Boxer - 1978 Taiwan / Hong Kong action comedy by Chih-chao Chang (as Chang Tse-Tsou)  See Drunken Master Strikes Back
 v   The Iron-Fisted Monk - 1977 Hong Kong action comedy drama by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.


 X   The Iron-Fisted Monk

Link Here
  • The Iron Fisted Monk
  • San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu
The Iron-Fisted Monk is a 1977 Hong Kong action comedy drama by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.
Starring Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Sing Chen and James Tien. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated DVD in 2001. Uncut and 18 rated since 2019 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Review: Good Addition

Here is yet another excellent kung fu movie done by Sammo Hung. The fighting is outstanding consisting of multiple kung fu styles facing off against each other, all done with superior speed and precision. Also sword and other weapons battles round out the action. There are still a ton of fight scenes but not quite as many as some of his other films, probably short by just a couple. The story is good and has decent acting. It is done well enough to keep your interest throughout and contains some scenes not normally seen in these type of films (nude, rape, a whore house). I was quite surprised with the amount of nudity shown (female). This movie is definitely not for children.

The Iron Fisted Monk is definitely a good addition to any kung fu collection.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 93:01s
pal: 89:18s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for sexual violence with previous BBFC cuts waived:
  • 2019 Eureka [Three Films With Sammo Hung] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:16s
run: 91:33s
pal: 87:53s
sub: 89:08s
18UK: Passed 18 after 1:16s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 2001 Medusa [Widescreen/Subtitled] R2 DVD titled The Iron Fisted Monk
The BBFC commented:
  • Cuts were required to remove eroticising shots of the forced exposure and groping of breasts, and of volume of nudity of victim during a rape scene.
 v   The Iron Giant - 1999 USA family action animation by Brad Bird.


 X   The Iron Giant

Link Here

The Iron Giant is a 1999 USA family action animation by Brad Bird.
Starring Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr and Jennifer Aniston. Melon Farmers link Youtube link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Available as a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut.
Summary Notes

This is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes who makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot that came from outer space. Meanwhile, a paranoid U.S. Government agent named Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant at all costs. It's up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him at Dean McCoppin's place in the junkyard.

Director's Cut

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 89:51s
pal: 86:15s
PGUK: The Director's Cut/Signature Edition was passed PG uncut for mild fantasy action violence, infrequent mild bad language for:
  • 2016 Warner [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 cinema release

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The added nightmare scene is a nice addition to the storytelling and character development.

Theatrical Version

uncut
uncut
run: 86:23s
pal: 82:56s
PG

U

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed PG uncut for smoking, animal killing, language, threat:
  • 2021 Netflix video

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed U uncut for:

  • 2000 Warner Home video
  • 1999 cinema release
 v          Iron Lord


 X   Iron Lord

Link Here
  • Yaroslav. Tysyachu let nazad
Iron Lord

Versions

3s 15 cert99:27s 2010 Russia action film by Dmitri Korobkin. With Aleksandr Ivashkevich, Svetlana Chuikina and Aleksey Kravchenko. IMDb

Passed 15 after 3s of BBFC cuts for:

  • 2011 Revolver Online
  • 2011 Revolver 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).
 v          Iron Maiden: The Best of the Beast - 1997 release music video


 X   Iron Maiden: The Best of the Beast

Link Here

Iron Maiden: The Best of the Beast is a 1997 release music video

Cut by the BBFC for 1997 video release

Versions

BBFC cut
5:55s
12 cert 202:03s UK: Passed 12 after 5:55s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1997 EMI VHS
The BBFC cuts were:
  • In opening sequence spelling IRON MAIDEN, remove all shots with head in a vice and spikes gouging cheeks and forehead.
  • At 147 minutes, During clips from 1936 film Charge of the Light Brigade illustrating song 'The Trooper', remove 12 separate sequences of horses being tripped into forward falls.
 v          Iron Man 3 - 2013 USA/China action adventure sci-fi by Shane Black.


 X   Iron Man 3

Link Here

Iron Man 3 is a 2013 USA/China action adventure sci-fi by Shane Black.
With Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle. YouTube icon IMDb

Uncut in UK and US. Chinese Version famously is extended by 4 minutes of propaganda and product placement

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

12A cert

MPAA PG-13

125:08s

UK: Passed 12/12A uncut for moderate violence, threat and language for:
  • 2013 home video
  • 2013 cinema release

US: Rated PG-13 For sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief suggestive content.

uncut
uncut
China flagChina: The Chinese Version is extended by 4 minutes of propaganda and product placement.

See article from hollywoodreporter.com:

Bloggers appear united in their consternation of the deliberate product placement that sees new a character named Dr. Wu (played by mainland Chinese actor Wang Xueqi) consume a carton of a local drink product named Gu Li Duo.

Not that audiences outside mainland China will get a glimpse of this, though: This scene is part of the film's China release, a version which is four minutes longer than the normal cut seen everywhere else in the world.

All of these additional sequences revolve around Chinese characters. There's Dr. Wu having a telephone conversation -- from his office in Beijing, in Chinese -- with the television behind him showing a news bulletin of Iron Man cheered by schoolchildren in one of the Chinese capital's landmarks.

And towards the end of the film, Dr. Wu is shown operating on Stark -- and then having a short conversation with his unnamed assistant about the task, which has been interpreted as suggesting that Chinese medicine is still the best! .

 v          Iron Monkey - 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film by Woo-ping Yuen


 X   Iron Monkey

Link Here
  • Siu nin Wong Fei Hung ji: Tit Ma Lau
Iron Monkey is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film by Woo-ping Yuen
Starring Hark Tsui and Tai-Muk Lau. IMDb
Passed 12 uncut in the UK. Cut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert86:26s UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2011 Cine Asia Hong Kong Legends Ultimate Edition R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2004 Hong Kong Legends Platinum Edition R2 DVD
  • 2001 Medusa/Hong Kong Legends R2 DVD
  • 2001 Medusa/Hong Kong Legends VHS
  • 1993 cinema release
mpaa cut
cut
MPAA PG-13 ~85:00s
=~81:00s
US: Local releases are derided for providing a cut down version which reduces some of the fight scenes, mistranslates subtitles to delete references to prostitutes and replaces the memorable original score. Apparently Miramax were trying to mould the film into something that would more resemble the commercial hit, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
 v          Iron Monkey Strikes Back


 X   Iron Monkey Strikes Back

Link Here
  • Jue dou Lao Hu Zhuang
  • Duel at the Tiger Village
  • Iron Monkey II
  • Iron Monkey 2
  • Tough Guy
Iron Monkey Strikes Back

Versions

uncut
uncut
X cert

MPAA
Unrated

~91:24s
=87:45s
Iron Monkey Strikes Back is a 1977 Hong Kong/Taiwan martial arts film by Hsueh Li Pao
With Kuan Tai Chen and Sing Chen. IMDb

UK: Passed X uncut for:

  • 1980 cinema release titled Tough Guy

US : Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Summary Review: Not a Sequel

A kung-fu fighting detective investigating the murder of the emperor's wife uncovers a high-ranking conspiracy.

This is a run of the mill Hong Kong Actioner. Donnie Yen is good, the action and fighting sequences are good, Yuen Wo Ping did design the fights. But the filming, editing, and overall quality are mediocre.

BBFC cut
8s
18 87:04s UK: Passed 18 after 8s of BBFC cuts for;
  • 2001 Quantum Leap R0 DVD titled Iron Monkey Strikes Back

The BBFC commented:

  • Compulsory cut made to dangerous imitable technique (an ear clap)
BBFC cut
3s
18 87:45s UK : Passed 18 after 3s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Sheptonhurst VHS titled Tough Guy
 v          Iron Sky - 2012 Finland/Germany/Australia action comedy by Timo Vuorensola.


 X   Iron Sky

Link Here

Iron Sky is a 2012 Finland/Germany/Australia action comedy by Timo Vuorensola.
With Julia Dietze, Christopher Kirby and Götz Otto. YouTube icon IMDb

Exists in a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut
Promotional Material
In 1945 the Nazis flew to the Dark Side of the Moon, and established a secret hideout, where they've been preparing for their grand return. The year is 2018, and the Americans return to the Moon in search for powerful energy source, Helium-3. They end up landing too close to the secret Nazi fortress, and although the big Nazi weapon "Götterdämmerung" is not yet ready to be deployed, soon the skies are full of iron, as the Nazi war machines take a pre-emptive move against threat from Earth.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
15 cert

MPAA R

105:49s UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong language and occasional strong violence for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2014 Entertainment One Steelbook RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD at US Amazon

See article from movie-censorship.com : There is 17:21s of extra plot that makes for a better film

uncut
uncut
15 cert 88:38s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language and occasional strong violence for:
  • 2012 Revolver DVD
  • 2012 cinema release
 v          Ironheart - 1992 South Korea / USA action crime drama by Robert Clouse.


 X   Ironheart

Link Here
  • Iron Heart
Ironheart is a 1992 South Korea / USA action crime drama by Robert Clouse.
Starring Britton K Lee, Bolo Yeung and Richard Norton. BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1993 18 rated VHS. Uncut for 15 rated 2015 DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

An L.A. cop goes after a gang of murderous drug dealers.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 92:09s
pal: 88:28s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence, brief sexual threat for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut: 33s
run: 91:35s
pal: 87:55s
sub: 92:09s
18UK: Passed 18 after 33s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1993 Imperial Entertainment (UK) VHS
 v          Ironmaster - 1983 Italy / France action adventure by Umberto Lenzi (as Humphrey Milestone).


 X   Ironmaster

Link Here
  • Jernets Herre
Ironmaster is a 1983 Italy / France action adventure by Umberto Lenzi (as Humphrey Milestone).
Starring Sam Pasco, Elvire Audray and George Eastman. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC in 1986 for 15 rated VHS and again in 2017 for DVD/Blu-ray. Released 15 uncut in Denmark. Also released uncut in the US where it is MPA Unrated.
Summary Notes

A tale that takes place at the dawn of history. The movie tells the story of a tribe that discovers how to fashion weapons out of iron and use them for their own survival. However, the creation of iron also causes the tribe to battle for possession of the new weapons.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 93:22s
pal: 89:38s
Denmark flag
Denmark
15

MPAA Unrated

Denmark: Rated 15 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut: 8s
run: 93:03s
pal: 89:20s
sub: 89:27s

cut
shortened
22s

15UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, injury detail after 8s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 2017 88 Films Limited [Dubbed] video
The BBFC commented:
  • Compulsory cuts were required to remove a depiction of animal cruelty, in the case the spearing of a boar.

See pictorial cuts from movie-censorship.com . In addition to the animal cruelty cuts there is a 22s scene missing perhaps through a mastering error. There are also alternative takes of a few scenic shots, including a volcano eruption.

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 24s
run: 87:38s
pal: 84:08s

cut
shortened

15UK: A short version was passed 15 after 24s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1986 Medusa Communications VHS
 v          Irreversible - 2002 France crime mystery thriller by Gaspar Noé.


 X   Irreversible

Link Here
  • Irreversible - Straight Cut
  • Irréversible
Irreversible is a 2002 France crime mystery thriller by Gaspar Noé.
Starring Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel and Albert Dupontel. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Notably uncut by the BBFC. Contains real sex at 18. Exists as the original version and a re-ordered Straight Cut.
BBFC Information

See BBFC case study explaining the uncut decision from bbfc.co.uk

Before being submitted to the BBFC for theatrical release in the UK, the film competed at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2002, where it was nominated for the Palme D'Or. During the screening, over 200 audience members walked out in disgust, whilst a handful reportedly fainted and required medical attention 203 but those who stayed the course gave the film a five minute standing ovation.

Versions

uncut
Straight Cut
run: 90m
pal: 86m
18UK: The Straight Cut was passed 18 uncut for sexual violence, strong violence, real sex, very strong language:
  • 2023 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition [Original Version + Straight Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2021 Powerhouse Limited Edition [Original + Straight Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

See version details from movie-censorship.com

The Straight Cut is 7:25s shorter than the Original Version. For the most part, the reductions are really just filler moments around the now redundant affects signifying time jumps. There are only three missing minutes at a time when we move into the gay club Rectum, where we can experience the wild goings-on there with only discreetly red-lit interiors, this includes partly erect penises amongst the cut material. Also missing is an impressive scene towards the end in which the camera once again passes the poster of Stanley Kubrick's 2001 with the baby and moves to Bellucci with a pregnant belly.
uncut
Original Version
run: 97:23s
pal: 93:29s
18 certUK: The Original Version was passed 18 uncut for sexual violence, strong violence, real sex, very strong language:
  • 2023 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition [Original Version + Straight Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2021 Powerhouse Limited Edition [Original + Straight Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2005 Tartan R2 DVD
  • 2002 cinema release
 v          Ishq My Religion - 2019 romance by Gurdeep Dhillon.


 X   Ishq My Religion

Link Here

Ishq My Religion is a 2019 romance by Gurdeep Dhillon.
Starring Simrrann Sabharwal, Bobby Dhillon and Alexa Graves. IMDb

BBFC categry cuts were required for a 2019 12A rated cinema release
BBFC cut
130:36s
12AUK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, occasional bloody moments after 5s of
  • 2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • The company chose to remove moments of strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
 v          Ishtar


 X   Ishtar

Link Here

Ishtar

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert103:05s 1987 US comedy by Elaine May.
With Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman and Isabelle Adjani. IMDb

Passed 15 with BBFC cuts waived for:

6-8s PG cert102:55s Passed PG after 6-8s of cuts for PG for:
  • 1992 VCI VHS
  • 1988 RCA/Columbia VHS
  • 1987 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were

  • Cuts were to remove the word 'fuck'
 v          Island of Death - 1972 US/Greek horror by Nico Mastorakis.


 X   Island of Death (1972)

Link Here
  • Ta Pedhia tou dhiavolou
  • A Craving for Lust
  • Cruel Destination
  • Devils in Mykonos
  • Island of Perversion
  • Psychic Killer 2
Island of Death is a 1972 US/Greek horror by Nico Mastorakis.
With Robert Behling, Jane Lyle and Jessica Dublin. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Heavily cut for 1976 X rated cinema release. Banned as a very famous video nasty in 1983. Even a heavily cut version was banned for official BBFC approved release in 1987. Less cut for 2003 DVD and finally uncut for 2010 DVD.
Summary Review: Rough Diamond
Island of Perversion is a rough diamond from the deep seas of sickness, another gem from 1970s - the golden age of Grindhouse and exploitation! A film where you can still smell the dirt from the backyard and railway station cinemas it was shown in! But it´' a great one, I enjoyed every second of it!

The story is about two totally weird siblings who travel to Mykonos to free the peaceful Greek island from all those who are perverted scum in their eyes: gays, lesbians, nymphomaniacs, hippies... Unfortunately, the version that I watched was cut, so I didn't have the chance to see the notorious goat-rape!

Even though the violence is not that graphic in this film, the director seemed to be possessed by the ambition to make one of the most depraved movies ever! Loved the bad surprise ending!

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 105:57s
pal: 101:43s

18

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 18 uncut after previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 4:09s
run: 102:28s
pal: 98:22s
18UK: Passed 18 after 4:09s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 Michael Lee/Vipco R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • The distributor was required to make several compulsory cuts to scenes of sexual violence, sexualised violence and a dehumanising sexual activity (urolagnia)

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • The urination sequence was cut showing Christopher urinating on the naked Patricia
  • Cut scene showing Christopher kicking Patricia and then banging her head on the floor
  • A bathroom rape is mostly deleted showing two hippies trying to rape Jane.
  • Significant amounts cut from Chris using a blazing spray can to burn the face of Lesley
  • Cut scene showing Chris trying to rape a naked woman in the shower and then killing her with a sickle into her back that protrudes from her chest
  • Significant cuts to a shepherd raping Jane in a bar with Chris watching. And later the shepherd raping Chris
banned
banned

cut
pre-cut

cut: 13:00s
run: 93:26s
pal: 89:42s
rejectedUK: A short version, presumably the cut UK cinema was banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1987 Hologram VHS titled Psychic Killer 2
uncut
uncut
run: 106:56s
pal: 102:39s

Video NastyUK: Released uncut on pre-cert video for:
  • 1982 AVI VHS titled Island of Death

Island of Death was released in November 1982 and briefly appeared on the video nasties list in November 1983 but was deleted by the next issue. There may have been a confusion with another film with the same name by Narcisco Ibanez Serrador. The video returned to the list in October 1985 and remained on the list throughout so becoming one of the collectable DPP39s

BBFC cut
cuts
cut: 13m
run: 97:28s
pal: 93:34s
X certUK: Passed X after extensive BBFC cuts for:
  • 1976 cinema release titled A Craving for Lust
 v          Island of Death - 1976 Spain horror mystery by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador.


 X   Island of Death (1976)

Link Here
  • Would You Kill a Child?
  • Death is Child's Play
  • ¿quién Puede Matar a Un Niño? =
  • Island of the Damned
  • Who Can Kill a Child?
Island of Death is a 1976 Spain horror mystery by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador.
Starring Lewis Fiander, Prunella Ransome and Antonio Iranzo. IMDb
Passed X uncut for UK cinema release in 1976, and for 18 rated DVD in 2011. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Not an official video nasty. But there is a theory that a briefly listed Island of Death was in fact this title rather than the 'officially' assumed Nico Mastorakis' Island of Death. The title Island of Death appeared on the video nasty list in November 1983 but was dropped in the next issue. There is no way that the nastier Mastorakis Island of Death could ever have been dropped from the list.

Summary Notes

A couple of English tourists rent a boat to visit the fictitious island of Almanzora, just off the southern Spanish coast. When they arrive, they find the town deserted of adults, there's only children who don't speak but stare at them with eerie smiles. They soon discover that all the children of the island have been posessed by a mysterious force or madness which they can pass from one to another, and which makes them attack and murder their elders, who can't defend themselves because nobody dares to kill a child...

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R

111:51s
=107:23s

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence and real footage of atrocities against children for:
  • 2011 Eureka Entertainment video titled ¿quién Puede Matar a Un Niño? - Who Can Kill a Child? at UK Amazon
UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1976 cinema release titled Death is Child's Play
  • 1976 cinema release titled Would You Kill a Child?

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2018 Mondo Macabro [Uncut Version + Island of Death] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
cut
shortened
Island of Death
pre-cert VHS

MPAA
Unrated

87:30s UK: Released on pre-cert video for
  • 1980 Hokushin VHS
Not an official video nasty. But there is a theory that a briefly listed Island of Death was in fact this title rather than the 'officially' assumed Nico Mastorakis' Island of Death

US: The shortened Island of Death Version is MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2018 Mondo Macabro [Uncut Version + Island of Death] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

This version is missing the opening documentary footage.

 v   The Island of Dr. Moreau - 1977 USA Sci-Fi horror romance by Don Taylor.


 X   The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)

Link Here

The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1977 USA Sci-Fi horror romance by Don Taylor.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York and Nigel Davenport. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut for a US PG rating and further cut by the BBFC for an A rated 1977 cinema release. The BBFC cuts were restored for 1987 15 rated VHS, and 2008 12 rated DVD. The rating was increased back to 15 for 2014 Blu-ray
Summary Notes

A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.

Versions

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

best available
best
available

15 cert

12 cert

MPAA
Unrated

MPAA PG
MPAA

94:55s UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
Presumably this is rated 15 under a scheme whereby distributors can opt for an historic rating at a discount fee rather than submit the film for a more expensive full viewing that would have resulted in a 12 rating.

UK: The cut US PG rated version was passed 12 for moderate violence and threat without BBFC cuts for:

UK : The cut US PG rated version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Guild VHS
US: Presumably the standard cut version is MPAA Unrated for:

US : The film was cut in the US for a PG rating on DVD

BBFC cut
category
cuts
A cert94:30s UK: The cut US PG rated version was passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1977 cinema release

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 6 - The killing by Andrew of the mutant who attacks him in the boat was reduced, in particular sight of him grinding pole in off-screen mutant's eye and subsequent sight of bloody end of pole were removed.
 v   The Island of Dr. Moreau - 1996 US Sci-Fi horror by John Frankenheimer.


 X   The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

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The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1996 US Sci-Fi horror by John Frankenheimer.
With David Thewlis, Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Originally R rated but then cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rated theatrical release. The uncut version was later released MPAA Unrated and tagged the Director's Cut.

Summary Review: Sorting out the mess

Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau (Brando) has successfully combined human and animal DNA to make a crossbreed animal. Inevitably something goes wrong and David Thewlis must step in to sort out the mess. Perhaps a bit like director John Frankenheimer being asked to step in to sort out the film after personality clashes got the previous director the sack.

The movie was well trashed by initial reviewers but more latterly reviewers have started to find the good things in amongst the mess.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 100:25s
pal: 96:24s
MPAA Unrated

MPAA R

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

See article from dvdcompare.net . The director's cut contains 4 extra minutes of footage. The extra material in the Director's Cut is as follows:

  • The life raft fight is much longer, with more punching and someone being stabbed in the back with a large knife, then the two men fall overboard. After the shark visits, one tries to get back onboard the liferaft. The hero beats him off with an oar.
  • The death of Marlon Brando's "Father" character is longer by about 0:29. A shoulder bite is missing when the attack beings, and the feeding frenzy lasts longer, culminating with a hand being torn from his arm (off screen), held aloft then thrown away. When the hero shoots at the creatues soon after, a shot of the bloody hammock is missing.
  • One creature has his pain controller bitten out of his chest. This largely happens off-screen, but the whole sequence, which includes more dialogue, last for about 1:30 NTSC.
  • When Val Kilmer is killed, two shots are missing: one that shows the bullet wound on his chest (in the same spot where the pain controller implant normally goes), and a medium shot of his chair falling back. Other creatures then empty the gun clip into his corpse, after which one declares, "Now we are men."
  • When another creature is killed with a machine gun, a brief shot of bullets striking his chest is missing, so there are only two shots instead of three
BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 95:36s
pal: 91:47s
12 cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2000 EIV R2 DVD
  • 1998 cinema release
  • 1997 EIV VHS

The film was originally rated R but it was cut to PG-13 for the theatrical version so as to catch a wider audience The cuts were:

 v          Island of Fire


 X   Island of Fire

Link Here
  • The Prisoner
  • Huo shao dao
  • Jackie Chan Is the Prisoner
Island of Fire

Versions

BBFC uncut1891:58s 1990 Taiwan crime drama by Yen-ping Chu. With Jackie Chan, Andy Lau and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. IMDb

The Hong Kong Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2000 Medusa/E1 R2 DVD
  • 1995 Imperial VHS
  • 1993 Imperial VHS

There is also a longer and easier to understand Taiwan Version. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Island of Greed


 X   Island of Greed

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  • Hak gam
  • Hei jin
Island of Greed

Versions

3:59s 18120:39s
1997 Hong Kong thriller by Johnny Mak

Cut when submitted in 2002 with the following BBFC comment: Compulsory cuts required to animal cruelty

 v          Island of Lost Souls - 1932 US Sci-Fi horror by Erle C Kenton


 X   Island of Lost Souls

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Island of Lost Souls is a 1932 US Sci-Fi horror by Erle C Kenton
With Charles Laughton, Bela Lugosi and Richard Arlen. YouTube icon IMDb

Over 80 years of history the film hit the full range of BBFC milestones: banned (1933), X with cuts (1958) , 12 uncut (1996) and PG (2012)
Summary Review: Mad Doctor Doctoring Animal

The story sees Edward Parker (Richard Arlen) shipwrecked on an isolated South Seas island, where he discovers Dr Moreau (Charles Laughton) is conducting sadistic experiments to transform animals into humans

Versions

uncut
uncut
PG cert

12 cert

MPAA Unrated

67:13s UK: Passed PG uncut for mild violence and scary scenes for:
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema Limited Edition Steelbook RB Blu-Ray/R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2012 Eureka Masters of Cinema RB Blu-Ray/R2 DVD at UK Amazon
See article from bbc.co.uk . Robin Cooke explained:

Our view now is that if you compare it with the PG Harry Potters let alone the 12A Harry Potters or the PG Doctor Who it looks quite tame in comparison.

UK: Passed 12 uncut with previous cuts restored for:

  • 1996 Visionary VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
X cert submitted
70:00s =67:12s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1958 cinema release

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 3 - Remove Parker's line: "They're vivisecting a human being... cutting a living man to pieces."
  • Reel 4 - Remove the shots of men working a treadmill and the comment "some of my less successful experiments."
  • Reel 8 - Remove all shots of beast men and Moreau after he has been forced back, standing against the outside wall. Remove all shots of Lota struggling with beast man after she has first leapt on him.
banned
banned
rejected Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1957 cinema release
  • 1933 cinema release

See article from bbc.co.uk . Robin Cooke explained:

The precise reasons for its rejection in 1933 were lost when BBFC records were destroyed during World War II.

There are themes to do with vivisection, animal experimentation and animal hybrids and it looks as though that was regarded as completely beyond the pale in 1933. In 1932, an H for horror category had been introduced but Island of Lost Souls wasn't even regarded as suitable for that.

There was no one set of guidelines from the early days. Some of them are very alien from the kind of things we would have now. Things like no mixed bathing, no lascivious dancing.

 v          Island of Mutations - 1979 Italy action horror by Sergio Martino.


 X   Island of Mutations

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  • Screamers
  • Island of Fishmen
  • Island of the Fishmen
  • Something Waits in the Dark
  • L'isola degli uomini pesce
Island of Mutations is a 1979 Italy action horror by Sergio Martino.
Starring Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli and Richard Johnson. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut for UK cinema release. Shortened for pre-cert video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. There was also a misfiring US re-release re-edit titled Screamers.
Summary Notes

Aquatic creatures threaten the existence of a mysterious island.

Original Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 99:21s
pal: 95:23s
AA certificate

MPAA R

UK: Passed AA (14) uncut for:
  • 1979 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2022 Full Moon Pictures (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 8th March 2022
  • 2022 Full Moon Pictures R1 DVD at US Amazon #ad released on 8th March 2022
  • 2022 Full Moon Pictures Amazon VoD [US] at US Amazon #ad
  • theatre release titled Something Waits In The Dark
cut
shortened
cut:
run: 88:43s
pal: 85:10s
pre-cert VHSUK: Shortened for pre-cert video release:
  • 1980 Vipco VHS

From IMDb. Reportedly shortened by the UK distributor to fit it on a 90m tape. The tape is noticeably absent of:

  • Jose discovering the underground ship and being knocked out by Rackham's henchmen
  • Claude being beaten up, force-fed a Voodoo potion and suffering a nightmare.

Screamers

BBFC uncut
Screamers
uncut
MPAA Unrated US: From IMDb.

After a poorly-received release in the US as Something Waits In The Dark , New World Pictures re-released it as Screamers , with a completely new (and mis-leading) marketing campaign promising You will actually see someone turned inside out... while he's still alive! , with a newly-filmed trailer featuring just that. Though this scene was not in the actual film, New World were forced to splice the actual footage from the trailer into all existing theatrical prints, after riots occurred by angry drive-in customers who were mislead.

See Screamers trailer from YouTube

            Island of Shame - 1960 Mexico/US drama by Luis Buñuel  See The Young One
 v          Island of Terror - 1966 UK Sci-Fi horror by Terence Fisher.


 X   Island of Terror

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Island of Terror is a 1966 UK Sci-Fi horror by Terence Fisher.
Starring Peter Cushing, Edward Judd and Carole Gray. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for all X rated 1966 cinema release and PG rated 1995 VHS, 2004 DVD. The 2014 DVD/Blu-ray release is uncut
Summary Notes

A small island community is overrun with creeping, blobbish, tentacled monsters which liquefy and digest the bones from living creatures. The community struggles to fight back.

Versions

uncut
uncut
No Cert

Germany flag

MPAA
Unrated

~84:00s UK: The Export Version was released (without a BBFC database entry) for:

US: Presumably uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Germany: The Export Version is uncut for:

Thanks to geodu486 who reported that the UK Blu-ray includes the hand chopping scene.

BBFC cut
1s
PG cert

X cert

83:13s UK: The cut cinema version was passed PG without further cuts for mild peril and violence for:
  • 2004 Leisureview R2 DVD
  • 1995 Arthouse VHS
UK: Passed X (16) after about 1s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1966 cinema release
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com
  • The film was cut to remove the scene showing West chopping off Stanley's Hand

Note that some commentators contend that the effects of the hand amputation are tacky and the film is better off without them.

            Island of the Fishmen - 1979 Italy action horror by Sergio Martino  See Island of Mutations
 v   The Isle


 X   The Isle

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  • Seom
The Isle

Versions

1:44s 1888:23s
2000 Korean filmby Kim Ki-duk

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: The cuts were Compulsory. Cuts required to remove sight of animal cruelty in accordance with BBFC policy

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

Candidate scenes for the BBFC cuts from Sam:

  • filleting of a fish for sushi while the fish is still alive, as noted
  • a shot of a fish being jolted with electrodes
  • there is one short shot [about 1s] of a dog being hit
  • various shots of fish being hacked up whilst clearly still alive
  • a few shots of fish swimming around with large chunks missing from
    them
  • a shot of a bird flapping about in a cage whilst underwater
  • some shots of a frog being hit with a stick and skinned

All in all, these shots are quite unnecessary, though some people like to think the pain the animals feel links quite poignantly with the pain the humans feel in the film and that though the pain the animals experience is quite temporary, the humans' pain is ultimately more drawn out and prolonged. Not that this justifies the scenes in any real sense.

Review: Sadomasochistic Love Story

The Isle concerns a lonely, beautiful young woman who works at a remote fishing area. People rent small houseboats on a large lake and spend the night. The woman travels out to the boats each day to do the housekeeping, bring them bait and other rations, and to give them sex if they want it. One day a lonely young cop rents a boat...but he seems beyond despair and suicidal. When he tries to kill himself by ingesting 5 large fish hooks, the woman saves him. So begins the most bizarre sadomasochistic love story of all time. The cop gets to return the favour when the woman, upset that all she is to men is a sex object, successfully inserts the same 5 hook arrangement into her vagina.

Review from Stuart: Pretty Good

I saw it back in March at the Brussels International Fantasy Film Festival and whilst I can't remember any dogs being kicked there was definitely
scenes of:

  • filleting fish to eat for sushi whilst the fish was still alive (the fillet is eaten as the fish flops around)
  • a guy eating fish hooks (lots of blood) and having them removed
  • the woman inserting hooks into her vagina (a LOT of blood)
  • the underwater shot of the guy taking a crap does happen
  • there's quite a violent sex scene

All in all, it's a pretty good film but rather slow (despite the above). Low budget (which shows) but nicely shot. Bloody bizarre ending though...

1:50s 1888:08s The cinema version has suffered 1:50s of cuts in 2003. The BBFC stated: Four compulsory cuts were required to the sight of animal cruelty in accordance with the Cinematograph (Animals) Act 1937.
 v          Ismael's Ghosts - 2017 France romance by Arnaud Desplechin.


 X   Ismael's Ghosts

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  • Les fantômes d'Ismaël
Ismael's Ghosts is a 2017 France romance by Arnaud Desplechin.
Starring Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard and Charlotte Gainsbourg. IMDb
Exists as a Director's Cut and a French Theatrical Version both 15 rated by the BBFC for DVD and Blu-ray in 2018.
Summary Notes

Twenty-one years ago, she ran away. And twenty-one years later, Carlotta (Marion Cotillard) is back from the void. But Ismael (Mathieu Amalric) has been busy rebuilding a life for himself with Sylvia (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and working on his next feature film. As Ismael's trials and tribulations unfurl, so too do those of his film's protagonist: the idle, funny and reckless diplomat Ivan Dédalus (Louis Garrel). The character is a nod to the ghost of another of Desplechin's creations, the brother of Paul Dédalus, three-time hero of "My Sex Life - or How I Got Into an Argument," "A Christmas Tale" and "My Golden Days." A film within a film - and then some, Desplechin layers narrative upon narrative. With ISMAEL'S GHOSTS, Desplechin returns once more to the past, creating film after film as his way of stepping back in time, and proving yet again that his brand of genius lies in his ability to find light in the darkest of places.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
15 134:53s
=129:29s

UK: The Director's Cut and Theatrical Version were passed 15 uncut for infrequent very strong language, strong violence, nudity for
  • 2018 Arrow Academy [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 24th September 2018
  • 2018 Arrow Academy [Director's Cut only] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 24th September 2018
  • 2018 cinema release

The promotional material is a little ambiguous re the version on the DVD

BBFC uncut
French
Theatrical Version
15113:38s
=109:05s

UK: The French Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for infrequent very strong language, strong violence, nudity for:
  • 2018 Arrow Academy [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 24th September 2018
 v          It - 1990 USA / Canada TV horror thriller by Mary Lambert.


 X   It (1990)

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It is a 1990 USA / Canada TV horror thriller by Mary Lambert.

Originally made as a 2 part US TV movie. These were later edited together for a movie version. See version details from movie-censorship.com
 v          It - 2017 USA horror drama by Andrés Muschietti.


 X   It (2017)

Link Here
  • Az
It is a 2017 USA horror drama by Andrés Muschietti.
Starring Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher and Finn Wolfhard. IMDb
Uncut by the BBFC and MPAA but cut in India for an adult only rating. The film makers have announced that a Director's Cut will be produced for home video release.
Summary Notes

In the Town of Derry, the local kids are disappearing one by one, leaving behind bloody remains. In a place known as 'The Barrens', a group of seven kids are united by their horrifying and strange encounters with an evil clown and their determination to kill It.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
US: A Director's Cut is supposedly on the way

The film makers have announced that an IT director's cut is on the way for home media, and it's expected to include at least 15 minutes of extra footage. It will be released in 2018 but not in the first wave of video releases.

Director Andrés Muschietti describes two scenes where the extra material will slot in: [ Spoilers! hover or click text ]

  • One of the main additions to the IT director's cut will be a longer version of the quarry scene. After the spitting contest it escalates into something that is completely weird and irrelevant to the scene but is so funny. Jack Grazer, who plays Eddie, does something that is completely bonkers.
  • There's a great scene, it's a bit of a payoff of the Stanley Uris plot which is the bar mitzvah, where he delivers a speech against all expectations... it's basically blaming all the adults of Derry [for the town's history of deadly accidents and child disappearances], and it has a great resolution...Maybe it will be in the director's cut!
BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
15

MPAA R

129:07s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror, violence, language for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

  • 2018 WarnerBrothers 4k RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 9th January 2018
  • 2018 WarnerBrothers RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon released on 9th January 2018
  • Warner Bros. VoD [US only] at US Amazon released on 19th December 2017
cut
cut
India flag
India
'A' (18)
India: New film censor had hopes of the film being uncut in September 2017...but

India's outgoing and crazed film censor had originally identified 12 cuts for violence and strong language. The new film censor initially suggested that the cuts could be dropped and the film passed uncut with the adults only 'A' rating.

But the idea proved a bit too much for Indians to bear. In a series of rapid developments, over the last week, the CBFC had restored all the cuts ordered by the Examining Committee. Then they got cold feet and revised their decision within 24 hours, asking for three muted words, 'pussy', 'motherfucker' and 'cunt'. But then the CBFC has revised its stance on the matter once again. The film has been ordered to censor just one word 'motherfucker'. Says a source, The CBFC agreed to restore all the cuts, except the profanity.

 v          It Couldn't Happen Here - 1987 UK musical music adventure by Jack Bond.


 X   It Couldn't Happen Here

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  • A Hard Day's Shopping
It Couldn't Happen Here is a 1987 UK musical music adventure by Jack Bond.
Starring Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe and Joss Ackland. IMDb
A cut was required for a 15 rated cinema release in 1987. Passed 15 for 2020 with the BFI commenting that it will release the film uncut and in 16:9, and so it will be presented as it was originally meant to be shown.

Summary Notes

Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong sex references, nudity:

Thanks to Jon. The BFI has stated that it will release the film uncut and in 16:9, and so it will be presented as it was originally meant to be shown.

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 0s
run: 85:45s
pal: 82:19s
sub: 85:45s
15 1980UK: Passed 15 after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1992 VCI VHS
  • 1988 EIV VHS
  • 1988 cinema release

Thanks to Scott who obtained the cuts list from the BBFC:

Total footage cut: (substitution)

Reel 3 In dance number I Love You, You Pay My Rent, remove clear sight of chainsticks wielded by girl in red hood (replacement shot with tighter framing and chainsticks mostly outside frame acceptable).

            It Lives Within Her - 1975 UK horror by Peter Sasdy  See The Monster
 v          It Takes a Thief


 X   It Takes a Thief

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  • The Challenge
It Takes a Thief

Versions

BBFC uncut12 cert90:42s 1860 UK crime drama by John Gilling.
With Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle and Carl Möhner. IMDb

Unknown version passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2011 Renown R2 DVD
BBFC uncut12 cert 69:48s A very short version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2007 Orbit R2 DVD
cut BBFC 'A' CertificatePassed A (PG) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1960 cinema release

The submitted running time was noted as 95:25s = 91:36s PAL

            The Italian Connection - 1972 Italy/West Germany crime drama by Fernando di Leo.  See Manhunt in Milan
 v          Italian for Beginners - 2000 Denmark/Sweden comedy romance by Lukas Moodysson.


 X   Italian for Beginners

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  • Italiensk For Begyndere
Italian for Beginners is a 2000 Denmark/Sweden comedy romance by Lukas Moodysson.
With Anders W Berthelsen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen and Anette Støvelbæk. YouTube icon IMDb
Exists in 3 versions. The original film festival version, A short US Theatrical Version and an even shorter US DVD Version.
Summary Notes

Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives.

Versions

uncut
uncut
~118:00s
~113:00s
There is a longer original version that ran at film festivals
BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

15 cert107:39s UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for:
cut
shortened
~97:00s
=~93:00s
US: There is also a shorter US DVD version
     The Italian Zombie Movie - 2010 USA comedy Sci-Fi horror by Thomas Berdinski.  See Banned: The Italian Zombie Movie
 v          It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World - 1963 USA action crime comedy by Stanley Kramer.


 X   It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 USA action crime comedy by Stanley Kramer.
With Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle and Ethel Merman. YouTube icon IMDb

A Preview or Roadshow Version was premiered but soon shortened for Theatrical Release. There is an Extended Version on US Criterion Blu-ray that restores much of the material removed in the shortening process
Summary Notes

After a long prison sentence Smiler Grogan is heading at high speed to a California park where he hid $350,000 from a job 15 years previously. He accidentally careens over a cliff in view of four cars whose occupants go down to help. The dying Grogan gives details of where the money is buried and when the witnesses fail to agree on sharing the cash, a crazy chase develops across the state.

Versions

uncut
Roadshow Version
old cert U ~210:00s
=~201:00s
UK: The Preview/Roadshow Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 1963 cinema release

Britain held the premiere, so presumably this was the long Roadshow Version. The BBFC noted a running time of 240:50s but this included music played before, after, and in an interrmission.

uncut
Restored Version
MPAA
G rated
~202:00s
=~193:00s
UK: BBFC details have not yet been published for the Restored Version for:
  • 2017 Sony Special Edition [General Release Version + Restoration Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: A restored version is uncut and MPAA G rated for:

  • 2017 Criterion Collection [General Release Version + Restoration Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2014 Criterion Collection RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
On the Blu-ray is a new high-definition digital transfer of a 202-minute extended version of the film, reconstructed and restored by Robert A. Harris using visual and audio material from the longer original road-show version-including some scenes that have been returned to the film here for the first time. See article from movie-censorship.com
uncut
Kramer's Shorter Theatrical Version
~192:00s
=~185:00s
US: Kramer produced his shorter Theatrical Version in response to studio demands, but it wasn't short enough.
uncut
General Release Version
U cert157:24s
148:05s
UK: The Final Theatrical Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 2017 Sony Special Edition [General Release Version + Restoration Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2001 MGM R2 DVD
  • 1988 Warner VHS
 v          Ivansxtc - 2000 UK / USA drama by Bernard Rose.


 X   Ivansxtc

Link Here
  • Ivansxtc.
  • Ivans xtc
Ivansxtc is a 2000 UK / USA drama by Bernard Rose.
Starring Danny Huston, Peter Weller and Lisa Enos. IMDb
Exists as a Director's Cut and an extended Producer's Cut

Summary Notes

Ivan Beckman, Hollywood's most sought after talent agent, the darling and crown prince of La-La Land is dead. How and why did it happen? Was it drugs, murder or excess, or perhaps something altogether more mundane? We begin with an ending and then catapult back a number of days to the apex of Ivan's brilliant career as he bags international megastar Don West onto his company's books, and then charts the highs, lows (and they are so very low) and extreme excesses of his final days.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Extended
Producer's Cut
run: 110:22s
pal: 105:57s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Extended Producer's Cut was passed 15 uncut for drug misuse, strong language, sex, sex references:
  • 2020 Arrow [Director's + Extended Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: The Extended Producer's Cut is MPAA Unrated:
  • 2020 Arrow [Director's + Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at US Amazon

See version details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
run: 92:38s
pal: 88:56s
18 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for strong sex, language, and drug use:
  • 2020 Arrow [Director's + Extended Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2002 High Fliers Video Distribution video titled Ivansxtc.
  • 2003 Tartan video titled Ivansxtc.
  • 2002 cinema release titled Ivansxtc.
US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated:
  • 2020 Arrow [Director's + Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at US Amazon

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