Censors Conquest…Old cuts to Lucio Fulci’s Conquest

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Conquest is a 1983 Italy/Spain/Mexico action film by Lucio Fulci The BBFC cut the 1983 cinema release by 4:08s From cuts details on IMDb heavily reduced shots of nudity cut close ups of sores bursting open removed the beheading of the woman and shots of her brains being eaten. Review from UK Amazon: Truly strange Set in a land ruled by an evil sorceress called Ocron and her cruel followers. Two warriors unite to bring her down but she too knows about them and seeks to destroy them. Lucio Fulci’s stab at the fantasy genre is truly strange and highly enjoyable and therefore a must see for fans of Fulci. Almost every scene is filled with smoke and often the camera is shone with bright sunlight that gives it an atmosphere all of its own. The photography is also impressive with many different colours and shades. It’s a lively affair with much action as well as some of the most strangest looking monsters you’re ever likely to see. Being a Fulci film you are guaranteed gory moments and Conquest doesn’t disappoint as there are bloody set pieces throughout. Yes the effects at times are laughable but it all adds to the fun and it’s accompanied by a pounding score by Claudio Simonetti from Goblin.

BBFC Revenge…Old cuts to Striking Back by Sean S Cunningham

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Striking Back is a 1985 US drama by Sean S Cunningham The BBFC cut the 1988 RCA/Columbia video by 54s From cuts details on IMDb: cut to edit drug scenes cut shot of a girl’s underwear being removed Cut scene of girl being covered in lighter fluid See review from IMDb: Underrated gem This very interesting but sadly underrated gem directed by Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) offers an original variation of both the revenge thriller and vigilante action movie, since it has ordinary common high school teenagers in the lead roles. Basically this means the film begins with harsh but fairly harmless bullying but yet ends with extreme violence and relentless murder. The transition obviously isn’t very plausible, as mean bully kids don’t just turn into mad dog killers overnight, but The New Kids is nonetheless a competently made and occasionally very suspenseful thriller with tons of action, likable performances and an irresistibly charming 80’s atmosphere. Cunningham professionally builds up a tense and ominous atmosphere towards a highly explosive and grisly climax with some ultra-brutal killing sequences and engrossing make-up effects. The extreme violence will undoubtedly appeal to fans of 80’s slashers as well as cheap and sleazy exploitation flicks of the 70’s. The film benefices from an exceptionally great cast, with veteran B-movie stars as well as upcoming talents. Particularly James Spader is excellent and genuinely uncanny as the sleazy leader of the pack. Highly recommended to all type of cult movie fanatics.

Dusted Off…Old cuts to Fist of Honor

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The Hangover 1993 US action film by Richard PepinThe BBFC waived their cuts for the 2004 Boulevard Entertainment DVD. Previously the BBFC cut 39s from the 1994 Imperial video From cuts details on IMDb Edits to violence including shots of a woman being punched to death with a metal knuckle duster.

Daddy’s Home…The Stepfather pre-cut for a cinema 15 rating

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The Stepfather is a 2009 US horror by Nelson McCormick The 2009 cinema release was passed 15 with the comment: During post-production, the distributor sought and was given advice on how to secure the desired classification. Following this advice, certain changes were made prior to submission. The BBFC explained the 15 rating further: The Stepfather is a psychological horror/thriller about a serial killer who finds his victims by marrying young divorced or widowed women with children. It has been passed 15 for strong psychological threat and menace and violence. The main protagonist in the film commits a number of murders in order to protect his anonymity and, while these murders do not contain strong detail, they are all strong in terms of the brutal and callous nature of the killings. There is also an unrelenting sense of threat and menace as the killer’s new family start to suspect him and, consequently, place themselves in danger. The Guidelines at 12A only allow for moderate physical and psychological threat and these scenes are stronger and more disturbing and, consequently, most appropriately placed at 15. Stronger and bloodier violence occurs at the film’s climax and contain some focus upon injuries and blood which also secure the 15 classification.

More Near Dark…Old cuts to Kathryn Bigelow’s Near Dark

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Near Dark is a 1987 US vampire film by Kathryn Bigelow The BBFC cuts were waived for the 2003 Anchor Bay DVD and 2006 Optimum DVD/Blu-ray. Previously, the 1988 EIV video was cut by 14sFrom cuts details on IMDb Diamondback opening and closing a butterfly knife repeatedly before slitting the barmaid’s throat Jesse and Severen putting the barman’s body on the bar and smashing bottles of spirits over and around him to fuel the fire while Severen quips Hey, bartender salad. The 1987 cinema release was passed 18 uncut Review from UK Amazon: Masterpiece This is a masterpiece of a film from director Kathryn Bigelow. It has been described by Ms Bigelow as a story of two families, a daylight family and a night family; others have called it a cross between a horror film, an action film and a western. It is a recorded fact that Ms Bigelow had wanted to make a western, but because westerns weren’t popular at the time, it was decided to turn it into a horror film with a basic western feel. Caleb has been taken by Mae and her vampire family – Jesse Hooker (Lance Henriksen), Severen (Bill Paxton), Diamondback (Jeanette Goldstein) and Homer (Joshua Miller). He doesn’t want to kill, but his body now needs blood to survive and we watch as Caleb’s internal fight what he knows is wrong and what his needs tell him to do. As the film builds to its climax Caleb must make the decision between his two families, between day and night. Whether James Cameron had an influence in the casting of the main characters (he was at the time that the film was made married to Ms Bigelow). The vampire family consists of Lance Henriksen (Aliens’ android Bishop), Bill Paxton (PFC Hudson from Aliens) and Jeanette (Vasquez) Goldstein all give excellent performances, but, once again, it is Bill Paxton who delivers the most memorable performance of the entire cast. This film is thoroughly enjoyable. One of the greatest vampire movies ever, though interestingly the term vampire is never used in the film itself.

Nico: Above the Law…Nico on Blu-ray is uncut without BBFC approval

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Nico Above the Law is a 988 US/Hong Kong action film by Andrew Davis Nico is now out on Blu-ray in the UK and it is fully uncut. Furthermore, on the disc, it retains its original correct title of Above the Law. Strangely, the BBFC VFC number on the disc itself refers to the last official certification of the film from 1998, which was a pre-cut submission from Warner. The BBFC confirmed this is not a legitimate release and will be withdrawn from sale shortly. But as the Video Recordings Act isn’t in force at the moment this is perfectly legal until 11th December 2009. It is sourced from the US Blu-ray (all Warner discs are Region Free and Blu-ray has the same specs worldwide, so its easy to use a US master for a UK release). Previously the 1989 Warner video and 1998 Warner video/DVD were cut by 15s for an 18 certificate. During the fight in a bar towards the beginning of the film – when Seagal is searching for his niece – 6 secs of Seagal twice slamming his fist into a thugs nose has been removed. In the finale, when Seagal briefly fights Henry Silva, a 4 sec shot of Seagal breaking Silva’s arm – with a loud crunch – has been removed, but the subsequent neck break seems intact.

Snuffed Out…Old cuts to John Frankenheimer’s 52 Pick-Up

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52 Pick-Up is a 1986 US action film by John Frankenheimer The BBFC cuts were waived for the 2004 MGM DVD. Previously the 1987 cinema release and 1987 Rank video were similarly cut by 1:36s for an 18 rating. From cuts details on IMDb: Heavily edits to a scene where Harry watches a video showing a topless woman being tied to a chair and shot to death. Review from US Amazon: Little Gem I saw this in the theaters when it first came out in the 80s, not expecting much, but then – BAM! – this nasty little gem of a thriller delivers thrills in spades. JOHN GLOVER creates one of the most chilling, yet hilarious, villains in film history – and the film’s most infamous sequence – the videotape replay of Cindy’s snuff-movie murder that Glover forces Scheider to watch in horror SITTING THE SAME CHAIR WHERE SHE WAS KILLED! – still never fails to disturb the viewer. Frankenheimer directs how the best do: so seamless and subtle and unobtrusive, you never notice him tightening the screws right up until a white-knuckle climax. C’mon, guys, get with it! Once you see 52 PICK-UP, you will never forget it.

Many Angels and Demons…Three versions of Angels and Demons released in the UK

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Angels & Demon is a 2009 US drama by Ron Howard There are 3 versions of Angels & Demons released in the UK The Extended Version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for the 2009 Sony Blu-ray. The Extended Version includes more violent footage than the Theatrical Versions. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com The US Theatrical Version was passed 15 without further BBFC cuts and is also on the 2009 Sony Blu-ray. The pre-cut UK Theatrical Version was passed 12A/12 without further BBFC cuts for the 2009 cinema release and 2009 Sony DVD. The BBFC stated: This film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company that the film was likely to receive a ‘15′ classification but that the requested ‘12A’ certificate could be achieved by making reductions in four scenes. In particular the BBFC suggested that sight of blood splattering onto a character’s face, sight of a character screaming in pain as he burns, sight of a wound being injected and sight of a character self-immolating and burning should all be reduced. When the finished version of the film was submitted, all these reductions had been made satisfactorily and the film was classified ‘12A’.

Feeling Better…Re-release of sex comedy, I’m Not Feeling Myself Tonight

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I’m Not Feeling Myself Tonight is a 1976 UK sex comedy by Joseph McGrath No BBFC cuts listed for the 2009 Sound & Media DVD. The running time suggests that this version is probably uncut. previously there were no BBFC cuts to the 1986 Stablecane video but it was clearly pre-cut. The BBFC cut the 1975 cinema release by 2:18s.

Knives Glamourised…New Blu-ray uncut release of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is a 2001 US action film by Simon West The 2009 Paramount Blu-ray is noted as the Uncut Feature and has been passed without BBFC cuts but with a 15 certificate Previously the BBFC stated that the 2001 Paramount DVD is cut as per the cinema release: Cuts required to glamorising shots of flick knife (including sight and/or sound of knife opening, a close shot of the knife covered in blood, and clear sight of knife being twirled) and to sight of a headbutt delivered by heroine, to take account of the large, young, 12-14 year old audience which has already been created by the similarly cut film version.