this thread is for
shorter R-Rated and
Theatrical Versions
these aren't cut by BBFC just shorter versions
details taken from BBFC, melonfarmersUK, movie-censorship, and dvdcompare also sometimes from other websites and reviewers
(for UK BBFC Pre-Cut, Cut and Banned BD's/UHD's 4k UK Releases, Please See the Other Thread I have )
Alexander (1992)
Theatrical Cut
Exists in 4 versions: Theatrical Version (175:44), Director's Cut (159:59 PAL), Final Cut (213:12) and Ultimate Cut (205:25)
[Show spoiler]The French "Édition Collector" includes 3 cuts of the film - Theatrical Cut, Final Cut, and the Ultimate Cut
with lengthy extras but note it does not include any audio commentaries and the third disc has non-removable French subtitles.
The US and Italian 2-disc "The Ultimate Cut" releases include both the Ultimate Cut and the Theatrical Cut with lengthy extras including 2 commentaries.
The Australian, Dutch, German and US releases each feature "The Final Cut" version but do note the following:
- The identical Australian and US releases have a wealth of extras but only have lossy Dolby Digital audio.
- The German release has DTS-HD High Resolution soundtrack with the commentaries and some minor exclusive extras.
Andrei Rublev (1966)
Theatrical Cut (182:52)
Note: there are two versions: a short director approved version and a longer Premiere Version.
US Criterion has both versions
theatrical cut (183:10) and the 'Passion of Andrei' cut (205:51)
AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (AKA AvP2) (2007)
R-Rated "Theatrical Cut"
The US release has two versions of the film ("Theatrical Version" (93:49) and "Unrated Version" (101:05) )
but is missing three featurettes found on the non-US releases.
All other releases have three additional featurettes and twenty minutes of deleted scenes but include only the "Theatrical Version"
Barb Wire (1996)
Rated Cut missing approx 2m4s
[Show spoiler]Extended pre-credits scene showing more of Barb stripping in a club. This scene also extends into the credits.
More of the dancing half naked lesbians in a night club
Note: the US (2002)DVD was Unrated and the UK (1996)VHS was also uncut and Unrated
(German Turbine BD Steelbook has Unrated version)
Bloodsucking Freaks (1976)
Director's Cut
US has longer Alternative Version
[Show spoiler]that has the title sequence under the name Sardu Master of the Virgins and includes an extra 43s sequence of Sardu giving Ralphus an undetailed blow job. The extra sequence is of a lower quality than the rest of the movie as explained on the cover.
Casualties Of War (1989)
Theatrical Cut missing approx 5-6m (2 scenes) from Extended version
Note: German Koch release has both versions
Children of the Corn (1984)
Theatrical Cut
was shown Uncut on ITV some time around 1987
The director's initial cut was much longer than the version that eventually made it to theaters and video.
Amongst the missing footage:
[Show spoiler]
A longer prologue where several other adults are killed, most noticeably a deputy whose throat is slashed and then stabbed in the chest, and a farmer who is hacked to death outside his barn by a group of pick-axe wielding kids.
A scene between Sarah and Job's parents before the slaughter. They talk over the breakfast table about Sarah's drawings of the upcoming massacre and how they think something awful is about to happen.
A scene where Isaac prays to He Who Walks Behind The Rows only to receive a horrific vision of his impending fate.
Cold-Blooded Beast AKA Slaughter Hotel (1971)
Longer Composite Cut
UK BD(96:41)
This release has all the softcore options except one scene with Rosalba Neri and the gardener, which is cut
(but the entire scene is missing from euro version)
US BD (94:07)euro version
Raro Not quite as complete as 88 Films version, but it does have the nude scenes of Anne.
It lacks the love scene between Anne and the gardener and towards the end of the love game between Angela and Mara is missing a few shots.
softcore nudity is via body doubles
Con Air (1997)
Theatrical Cut
DVD's were Extended Unrated versions about 6m longer
[Show spoiler]The violence is bloodier, including a more graphic headshot, a prisoner who drools blood after being shot in the chest & the throat-cutting with handcuffs has been reframed & looks more graphic. The burning death of a prisoner is also slightly longer, and a little extra back-story on how Poe once killed a prisoner called "The Giant", 'Johnny-23' brags more about rape
Dances With Wolves(1990)
Theatrical Cut
German BD has both "Director's Cut" (236:39) and the "Theatrical Cut" (181:04)
Dreamscape(1984)
Cut PG-13 US Version missing 2 nudity scenes
[Show spoiler]- Dream: Train love sequence shorter.
- Dream: Man find his wife in the bed with his brother, topless scene is cut
NOTE: German Release has 2K scan of the US PG-13 version with 53 seconds of additional material of the international version reinstated from a standard definition source upscaled.
Die Hard (1988)
Theatrical Cut
The Special Extended Version of Die Hard is an uncontentious 62s extension to the scene where the FBI cutting off the power supply is expected to assist the terrorist in disabling the vault locks.
This extra material better explains the power cut and reversion to an emergency supply
was extra on UK DVD, US DVD has full Extended version
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
US Pre-Cut
The film was pre-cut by 20th Century Fox in America before its release, and it was this cut that was released worldwide.
The 12 seconds of cuts include some chain-whipping in the fight between McClane and Targo
some Australian BD Boxsets OOP had both versions
unrated version is also on the BD contained in the deluxe Tower release (US)
The Driver (1978) -
Theatrical Cut
A longer version has been noted on the film festival circuit, adding depth to the characters but this has never seen the light of day on home video
Evil Dead (2013)
Rated Theatrical Cut missing approx 4m
Cut in the US for an R rating.
Scandanavia, Germany and Japan have Uncut Un-Rated BD's
(An extended version was aired by Channel 4 in January 2015)
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
Pre-Cut Version
The uncut longer version is currently exclusive to German Blu-ray
The missing material has been restored, and is slightly different in quality to the remainder of the film, not disturbingly different though
and also features the original English sound mix (for the audio purists) post-credits title card ('Where life had no meaning...') is here presented in German.
Cover declares the film is 'uncut for the first time worldwide'.
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
Cut R Rated Theatrical Version
Cut for an MPAA R rating. The same cut version has been used for all UK and US release since.
There's no sign of the cuts being restored, so for the moment this is the best available version
[Show spoiler]The decapitation from part 1 shown as a flashback has the decapitation once again trimmed for the blood-gushing from the cut throat.
Blood was cut from the death of Alice.
Crazy Ralph's death was briefly reduced from the wire-cut.
The scene where Jason hits a cop in the head with a hammer was cut to non-bloody.
Scott's throats-lit was toned down from the bloodflow.
Graphic close-up on Mark's machete-hit face is cut out.
The scene where Jason impales the love-making couple with a spear was originally longer; it showed the spear actually being stabbed in the boy's back, while the girl screamed.
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)
Cut R Rated Theatrical Version
The following scenes were cut in the US to obtain an R rating instead of an X:
[Show spoiler]The death scene of Andy showed his right leg and stomach being cut apart.
Vera's death was longer, it included more blood and a shot of her reaction. It was cut because the board said that it looked too real.
Edna's death was cut of excess blood.
The impaling of Chili with the hot poker was cut. Originally, the impalement was shown, along with a splash of smoldering blood.
Debbie's death originally showed blood spraying across her upper half and face.
There's no sign of the cuts being restored, so for the moment this is the best available version
Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
'Extended Version'
(using the Italian theatrical version as its basis and adding the grotto scene that was present in the preview versions)
US kino BD has both Theatrical Cut (see notes) (162:53) and the 2003 Extended Cut (178:55)
Note
[Show spoiler] Both kino versions are derived from 4K masters and feature newly restored original 2.0 mono audio. (and 5.1)
and different colours to MGM 4k re-master (some MGM UK/US(remaster) have orig mono)
Note
[Show spoiler] The theatrical version is based on the the "theatrical version" from the 1998 MGM DVD in which an Italian source was partially used and as a result,
there are both missing shots and have shots that do not actually belong because they are from the Italian Version.
However, the theatrical version features the restored original 1967 UA Logo.
Guilty Of Romance (2011)
International Version 113:10s
US BD has both versions Extended Version 144:46s
The Guyver (1991)
Director's Cut missing 3 scenes of gore/blood
The German release from DigiDreams Studios includes the three moments of gore missing from most versions of the film,
Note - German has lossy Dolby Digital, the UK release has lossless 5.1 and 2.0 audio.
[Show spoiler]When zoanoid Lisker crushes zoanoid Segawa's head, blood is shown gushing onto the ground in the VHS version. The "director's cut" has a very slightly shorter version showing a shot of zoanoid Segawa on his knees with no blood.
When the guyver kills the snake-headed zoanoid, the VHS version shows him getting his arm ripped off and his neck snapped with blood splatter. The "director's cut" edits this out in favor of a cheap insert shot of the other zoanoids looking on.
When the guyver slashes zoanoid Weber, the VHS version shows blood splattering across her face and Misky's. The "director's cut" cuts away to a cheap close-up of zoanoid Striker looking on.
Halloween II (2009)
Theatrical Cut
US has Director's Cut
The French edition, has both the Theatrical version(105:47) and the Director's Cut(119:03).
But it has "forced" french subtitles on both Eng tracks and audio comm track.
House at the End of the Street (2012)
Cut MPAA PG-13 rated Theatrical Version
uncut Unrated Version released in the US BD/DVD
[Show spoiler]The Unrated Version is 3:26s longer of which about half is violent material probably left out for the US PG-13 rating.
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)
Theatrical Cut (~122 mins).
Germany (2D and 3D) and US at least have the Extended Director's Cut at over 160 mins.
Kickboxer (1989)
Cut R Rated version as previous DVD release
Cut by the BBFC for 1989 cinema release and further cut for VHS. Also cut in the US for an R rating.
Uncut in Europe for cinema and VHS, but worldwide DVD and Blu-ray releases have been the cut US R rated version.
US: The R Rated version was shortened by removing plot scenes. A couple of scenes involving strippers and nudity were also removed
The Last Of The Mohicans(1992)
Director's Definitive Cut
There are three versions of the film:
- Theatrical Cut (112 mins)
- Director's Expanded Cut (117 mins) (VHS/DVD releases)
- Director's Definitive Cut (114 mins) (2010 Blu-rays)
Leathal Weapon 1-3 (1987/1989/1992)
Theatrical Cuts
DVD's were unofficial Director's Cut
The Director's Cut has not actually been officially endorsed by the Director
Deleted scenes were simply reinstated and marketed as a 'Director's Cut' by Warner Bros
Lord Of Illusions (1995)
Theatrical Cut missing approx 12m
Note : US region A release has both R and UR Dir Cut
UK Dir Cut on DVD only
[Show spoiler]The R rated Theatrical version lost sex, gore and also some plot details
Malena (2000)
International Version 92 minutes
also available on Korean BD is Italian Uncut version 108 minutes
scenes cut from UK and US BD's include several of Renato's sexual fantasies, including:
[Show spoiler]a scene where he undresses Malena, and
another in which Malena strips naked in front of him in a fantasy and
then in reality a lookalike prostitute climbs sensuously on top of him in bed
Mr & Mrs Smith (2005)
Theatrical Cut missing 5m 35s
Note: US is same as UK
French BD is Director's Cut but Non-English dialogue sections of the film, do not have English subtitles.
The Mutant Chronicles (2008)
Longer Theatrical Version
The following versions of the movie are known:
- The original Theatrical version (~111min), (UK&German/Canada BD's)
- The shorter Director's cut (~100min). (US BD)
A Nightmare On Elm Street Pt 1,3,5 (1984/1987/1989)
Theatrical Cut Rated Versions (UK and US BD's same)
Pt.1. cut US R Rated Theatrical Cut Version (was uncut on UK VHS)
The cut version was used so that the distributors could use the US audio commentary track without needing edits.
[Show spoiler]5s : Tina's corpse hitting the bed, and the resultant large splash of blood all over her boyfriend Rod
8s : A geyser of blood spurting up from Glen's bed and hitting the ceiling
PT.3. Cut for the original R Rating and the cuts have persisted through all releases since
PT.5.Europe got the uncut version for cinema and VHS but all DVDs and Blu-rays have been the cut Theatrical Version.
Pearl Harbour Theatrical Cut US BD is same but has extra "Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor" History Channel documentary (45:30)
In the US there is an R rated Director's Cut 4 disc DVD which adds approx 9 minutes
[Show spoiler]The main attack footage is more graphic.
When people are blown out of sand bag barricades instead of whole bodies you see bloody limbs and torsos go flying.
Also during the film's many strafing scenes we now see huge chunks of meat and body parts being blown off the falling people.
If you look closely during the "nurse strafing" scene, when Evelyn (Kate Beckinsale) and Sandra (Jennifer Garner) are ducking down by the fountain,
you can see a man get cut in half by the 20mm rounds coming from the strafing Zeros.
There are several new scenes on Battleship Row where we see sailors on fire, getting shot, and brutally dismembered by shrapnel.
This includes a extremely graphic shot of a severed head.
The scene with Miller ('Cuba Gooding Jr' ) and Capt. Bennion (Peter Firth) now includes a brutal shot of Bennion moaning and crying as he holds his intestines in his hands.
We also see Miller try to put them back in his stomach.
The hospital scenes now include graphic shots of battlefield surgery and amputations, as well as close-up shots of severed limbs laying on the floor.
New non-graphic shots throughout the attack basically making it longer and more complete.
Dialogue during the attack includes more profanity.
Pompeii 2014
Pre-Cut
BBFC advised category cuts were required for 12A rated cinema release and 12 rated DVD/Blu-ray.
removed some focus on detail of a man impaled by a bloody spike and also reduced the focus on blood.
The BBFC cuts were applied worldwide including the US where the film is MPAA PG-13 rated
Puppetmaster (1989)
note all current BD versions are
Rated Cut
UK disc is the still better than US disc for extra commentary and better audio
US DVD is Un-Rated, Uncut Version (shown uncut on UK Horror Channel)
The R rated US version is 1:35s shorter than the unrated release
[Show spoiler]The aftermath of Andre Toulon shooting himself is shorter
Frank and Megan have less sex whilst Blade is watching
Detailed look at Dana's neck wound is missing
3 punches where Neil hits Alex in the face are missing
Less detail as Tunneler burrows into Neil's leg
Less detail of Neil's severed fingers
Less detail of Neil being cut into by Blade & Tunneler
A scene showing a leech emerging from woman and entering Neil's mouth is missing
Rambo(2008)
Theatrical Cut
The 2010 Extended Edition adds nine minutes of footage,
[Show spoiler]re-orders and re-edits scenes, and changed the film's title to John Rambo.
It is said to be director/star Sylvester Stallone's director's cut. This new version focuses more on the psychology of the character
Saw II (2005)
Theatrical Cut Missing 1m 41s (Director's Cut was released on UK DVD)
Note : US region free BD has Uncut Version
available also in recent US Saw:The Complete collection BD Boxset release
[Show spoiler]When the police are entering the Wilson Steel warehouse, three short cuts are shown of Jigsaw upstairs, realizing the police have arrived. When he realizes this, he calmly goes back to what he was working on.
When the police are approaching Jigsaw several scenes are added where he is eating Cheerios (as stated in the commentary on the original R-rated DVD).
Jigsaw has a few extra lines of dialogue with Detective Matthews, mentioning that he has wiped the slate clean , and that most people are merely sleepwalking .
When Obi is trapped in the oven, he attempts to break the glass on the far side as he is burning alive.
The scene of Amanda thrashing around in the syringe pit is extended.
In the bathroom, Charlie Clouser's score begins as Xavier begins cutting off his skin, and continues until he dies from his throat being slashed.
The opening scene with The Venus Headtrap is extended and the song Irresponsible Hate Anthem (Venus Headtrap Mix) is playing in the background.
The scene where Matthews is beating up Jigsaw is extended with one extra punch.
Saw III (2006)
Unrated Extended Version Missing 6m 38s
Note : Director's Cut released on UK and US DVD only
Note : Both UK and US BD's are Extended version not longer Director's Cut
There are 3 additional scenes in the Director's Cut that do not make a lot of difference to the film:
[Show spoiler]Amanda having a dream/flashback of Adam from Saw
Reworking of scenes with Lynne in her diabolic ruff exploring, trying locks and attacking Amanda
A coda with Jeff being informed that his daughter has also been kidnapped
Scream (1996)
Rated Theatrical cut
The R Rated Version was cut by about 20s in the US
[Show spoiler]Casey's boyfriend's guts spill out in the uncut version
Casey hanging from the tree is shown with half the frames cut
There is a missing brief shot of the girl getting her head crushed in the garage door
Kenny, Gale's camera-man looks up with blood spurting out of his neck after having his throat slashed
The 2 knife murderers originally stab more into each other with blood splashing onto the floor
The Director's Cut is uncut but not yet released on UK/US DVD/Blu-ray
Denmark DVD is Uncut Director's Cut
Texas Chainsaw (3D) (2013)
Rated Theatrical Cut
cuts to tone down the gore in the following scenes:
[Show spoiler]Kenny suffering from cuts from Leather Face's chainsaw
Leather faces attack and skinning of the policeman Marvin
Hartman having hands cut off before being dragged in grinder
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. Cuts restored for an Unrated version but so far this only available on digital download and in France
German Uncut Unrated release due late 2018
Tombstone (1993)
Theatrical Cut
The Director's Cut restores about nine minutes of uncontentious footage.
[Show spoiler]The most noticeable are:
a scene showing the depths of Mattie's addiction to laudanum and her jealousy over Josephine
a sombre soliloquy by Doc quoting Kublai Khan;
a scene explaining Kate's sudden disappearance from the film, with Doc stressing the importance of friendship;
a scene with McMasters and the Cowboys meeting one last time.
A small scene showing the graphic result of that meeting has been re-inserted with the line "They got McMasters!" being moved into this small insert
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
Director approved Theatrical Rated Version
US DVD was The Unrated Director's Cut
The director approved Theatrical Version was cut for an R rating by 1:08s violent footage
[Show spoiler]88 Films have said that they got the HD print from Troma in the USA, and that the version they and 88 Films released on Blu-Ray, is Lloyd Kaufman's preferred Director's Cut of the film, and it is alleged, Kaufman says that the missing gore was never meant to be included ! (Hmmmmm! Really?)
Sadly, it's missing a fair bit of violence, mostly from the opening sequence The cuts noted are:
someone having a broom handle, shoved through their head, and once through the head, the head is then forcibly separated from the body
someone having their intestines removed, and being strangled with them
a scene featuring someone having their hand and fingers squashed in a videocassette-deck
And according to someone else, the UK audio commentary goes off-kilter and out-of-sync with what's on-screen, for about 20 seconds too.
Wolf Creek (2005)
Theatrical Cut (US DVD and German BD are Un-Rated Uncut)
Unrated Version features 2 extra plot scenes and 2 extra violent shots adding up to about 5 minutes extra.
[Show spoiler]Confusing filler with Kirsty waking in the morning after a party with Ben by her side.
A long scene showing Liz investigating the garage where Kirsty was held captive
Longer view of amputated fingers
More shots of the stabbing of Liz
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