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[nosferatu42]

The original VHS was a 15 so it was probably something to do with extra features that featured something worthy of an 18.

This has been the case with films in the past that had a trailer reel featuring other rated 18 films.

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[bleakshaun]

Originally Posted by Nostalgic

The new release of Killer Klowns is rated 12, previously this has been a 15 and at one point an 18. Anybody able to verify if anything's been cut or if the bbfc just realised it's all rubber after all, lol! I know Terminator got re rated 15 and that was strange enough but to go from an 18 to a 12 is a lot!

Looking on the bbfc site, it seems as though it's uncut

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[keirarts]

As above. I used to own the VHS release. I always remember it being a 15.....

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[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nostalgic

The new release of Killer Klowns is rated 12, previously this has been a 15 and at one point an 18. Anybody able to verify if anything's been cut or if the bbfc just realised it's all rubber after all, lol! I know Terminator got re rated 15 and that was strange enough but to go from an 18 to a 12 is a lot!

It's unlikely anything has changed to the package as the 2014 steelbook was rated 12 for 'moderate horror and one use of strong language'. What has probably happened is the BBFC have, either now or four years ago, looked at the extra features and the 'strong language' in the film, commentary or a featurette which may have put it into 15 category in the past now means it is suitable for a 12 certificate.

[Susan Foreman]

Arrow Academy

"NEW UK TITLE: The Third Murder (Blu-ray/DVD separates)

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[Susan Foreman]

Arrow Academy

"UK/US TITLE: Woman is the Future of Man, Tale of Cinema: Two Films by Hong Sangsoo (Blu-ray)

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[Nostalgic]

Thanks for the Killer klowns info, am looking forward to getting it on payday as I haven't seen it since the vhs days & really enjoyed it, am hoping one day Critters gets the blu treatment one day, the first two at least are classics!

[ArgentoFan1987]

Originally Posted by Nostalgic

The new release of Killer Klowns is rated 12, previously this has been a 15 and at one point an 18. Anybody able to verify if anything's been cut or if the bbfc just realised it's all rubber after all, lol! I know Terminator got re rated 15 and that was strange enough but to go from an 18 to a 12 is a lot!

It is a 12 and nothing has been cut. When you watch it, you can see there is nothing at all offensive or scary about it to warrant anything higher than a 12. Just times have changed and censorship has relaxed.

I should add that it's a brilliant film.

On a different note, why is every link I click on 404'd?

[Demoncrat]

Site stuff. I'm on a public PC just now, and I can't see anyone's avatars etc.

[Inspector Abberline]

Has anyone seen or know much about this ??? it looks really interesting..