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Halloween AKA John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)
The Night He Came Home!Director: John Carpenter
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:1.33:1 full screen version available on flipside.
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Extras:"About The TV Version" notes (2 pages)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features 12 minutes of additional footage shot for television.
Also available in:
- a Limited Edition with the theatrical version.
- The Halloween 30th Anniversary Commemorative Set with the theatrical version, a Blu-ray copy of the film, the Divimax Special Editions of "Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers" and "Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers", "Halloween: 25 Years Of Terror" 2-Disc set, and comes with a minature replica of Michael Myers' mask. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 1999 featurette
Still and Poster Gallery
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery
Biographies
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Trivia
THX Certified
DISC TWO
* The Film (TV Version)
"About The TV Version" notes -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Theatrical Version only)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (Both Versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:40,000 Limited Edition Set with holographic front cover.
The theatrical version features a 1999 restoration by THX Digital Mastering Services, transferred by Adam Adams from a 35mm interpositive (made from the original camera negative) and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey.
Both discs are also available separately on R0 Anchor Bay discs.
1.33:1 full screen version available on the Theatrical Version. -
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Extras:"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 1999 featurette (27:14)
Still Galleries
- Publicity Photos And Posters (61 pictures)
- Behind-The-Scenes (59 pictures)
Trivia (10 pages)
Biographies
- John Carpenter (15 pages)
- Debra Hill (11 pages)
- Irwin Yablans (9 pages)
- Moutapha Akkad (8 pages)
- Donald Pleasures (10 pictures)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (11 pages)
- P.J.Soles (11 pages)
Theatrical Trailers
- Trailer (2:33)
- Re-released Trailer (2:41)
TV Spot
- TV Spot #1 (0:30)
- TV Spot #2 (0:30)
- TV Spot #3 (0:10)
Radio Spots
- Radio Spot #1 (0:30)
- Radio Spot #2 (0:27)
- Radio Spot #3 (0:29)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:THX Certified.
The theatrical version features a 1999 restoration by THX Digital Mastering Services, transferred by Adam Adams from a 35mm interpositive (made from the original camera negative) and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey.
Also includes a 1.33:1 full screen version of the film on the disc.
Extras are in English without subtitles.
Features a holographic cover.
Re-released in 2007 with a slipcase.
Also available in:
- a Limited Edition with the extended cut.
- The Halloween 30th Anniversary Commemorative Set with the extended TV version, a Blu-ray copy of the film, the Divimax Special Editions of "Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers" and "Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers", "Halloween: 25 Years Of Terror" 2-Disc set, and comes with a minature replica of Michael Myers' mask. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Trailers:
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:25)
- English Theatrical Trailer (2:25)
- English Re-Release Trailer (2:33)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (2:41)
TV Spots:
- Original TV Spot 1 (1:29)
- Original TV Spot 2 (1:29)
- Original TV Spot 3 (1:29)
- Original TV Spot 4 (1:29)
- Re-Release TV Spot 1 (1:00)
- Re-Release TV Spot 2 (1:00)
Radio Spots:
- Original Radio Spot 1 (1:29)
- Original Radio Spot 2 (1:29)
- Original Radio Spot 3 (1:29)
- Re-Release Radio Spot 1 (1:00)
- Re-Release Radio Spot 2 (1:00)
"Filmographies: Biographies and Filmographies" German text:
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie Strode) (3:15/9 pages and 9 pictures)
- Donald Pleasence (Dr. Sam Loomis) (4:50/12 pages and 10 pictures)
- P.J. Soles (Lynda VanDerclork) (2:00/6 pages)
- John Carpenter (Director) (3:20/10 pages)
- Debra Hill (Producer) (0:20/1 page)
- Moustapha Akkad (Executive Producer) (0:20/1 page)
Slideshow (1:55/24 pictures)
"The Slasher Film" German text (1:30/5 pages)
Michael Myers Gallery (2:05/25 pictures)
"Halloween: The Holiday" German text (1:00/4 pages)
Cover Gallery (2:00/23 pages)
Poster Gallery (1:15/15 pictures)
"Production Notes" German text (1:30/5 pages)
Behind The Scenes Photos (1:35/19 pictures)
Advertising (5:50/18 pages and 1 picture)
1980 Siskel and Ebert Preview (4:34)
Perfect Collection Trailer (3:12)
DISC TWO
* The Film (TV Version)
Documentation Of The TV Version (in German) (11:22)
TV Version Trailer (0:33)
German Trailer (2:25)
English Trailer (2:32)
Interview with John Carpenter (in English and German Language) (27:36)
Picture Gallery: Behind The Scenes (17:02/103 pictures)
"Filmographies: Biographies and Filmographies" German text (Same As Disc 1, but with no pictures)
Picture Gallery: Posters, Lobby Cards (12:42/76 pictures)
DISC THREE
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (in English and German DD 2.0 Language) (87:06)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:25)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:32)
Behind The Scenes Gallery (17:11/220 pictures)
Inside Halloween Gallery (6:41/117 pictures)
Artwork Gallery (12:41/76 pictures)
"Halloween Theme: The Remix" music video (in Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM 2.0 Stereo) (3:44)
DISC FOUR
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Subtitles:German (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Theatrical Version only)
German Dolby Digital 5.1 (Both Versions)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (Both Versions)
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (Extended TV Version only)
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-Disc Amaray case packaged inside a tin box limited to only 6.000 copies. All the production notes, biographies etc. are in German, and so are the menus.
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Extras:"Halloween Unmasked" 1999 featurette
Trailers:
- Re-Release Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots:
- TV Spot #1
- TV Spot #2
- TV Spot #3
Radio Spots:
- Radio Spot #1
- Radio Spot #2
- Radio Spot #3
Biographies:
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Donald Pleasance
- John Carpenter
Photo Galleries:
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Subtitles:Dutch (Forced on English track)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 1999 featurette
Still and Poster Gallery
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery
Biographies
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Trivia
DISC TWO
* The Film (TV Version)
"About The TV Version" notes -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Theatrical Version only)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround (Both Versions)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case has medium logo hologram and also includes a Production Notes booklet (thanks to Rewind User Francis Cave).
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter, writer/producer Debra Hill, and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (1994)
DISC TWO
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (which includes 2 of the 4 TV version scenes) (with Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround audio options) (87:03)
"On Location: 25 Years Later" 2003 featurette (10:35)
Poster & Still Gallery (57 images)
Talent Bios: Biographies and Filmographies text:
- John Carpenter (Director) (31 pages)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie Strode) (21 pages)
- Donald Pleasence (Dr. Sam Loomis) (23 pages)
Theatrical Trailer (2:43)
TV Spots:
- Spot #1 (0:31)
- Spot #2 (0:32)
Radio Spots:
- Spot #1 (0:30)
- Spot #2 (0:30)
DVD-ROM features:
- Full Original Screenplay
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:013131228496
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Notes:This is the DIVIMAX edition which has a high definition transfer which is different to the previous releases in that it is sharper but also has different colour balance and brightness in a number of shots. If you have this and previous version, compare the film at 75:00 (the brightness when Laurie approaches the bedroom door) and 77:30 (when Michael Myers' hand smashes through the door for colour balance). Alternatively, check out a screen shot comparison at http://www.horrordvds.com/reviews/a-m/halloween-25/compare.shtml which does prove that the newest version looks more natural than previous releases.
Comes with a When Was The Last Time You Were Really Scared By A Movie 16-page film history notes booklet. -
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Extras:"Halloween: Unmasked 2000" 1999 featurette
Cast and Crew Biographies:
- John Carpenter (Director)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie Strode)
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Subtitles:Italian
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Talent Bios
- John Carpenter (7 pages)
- Debra Hill (5 pages)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (5 pages)
- Donal Pleasence (5 pages)
- R. J. Soles (5 pages)
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Trivia (4 pages)
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded regions 1/2.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Widescreen Version)
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill, and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (1994)
Deleted Scene (Laurie is in bathrobe and Lynda comes to her house)
Production Notes
Cast and Crew Biographies and Filmographies
DISC TWO
* The Film (Full Screen Version)
Audio Commentary with director of the 'Festival Internacional De Cine Fantastico De Stiges' Angel Sala (in Spanish)
Photo Gallery -
Subtitles:Spanish (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with slipcase.
The widescreen version is the Divimax transfer.
The widescreen version is presented in anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen and the full screen version is presented in 1.33:1 full screen.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill, and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (1994)
DISC TWO
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (which includes 2 of the 4 TV version scenes) (prsented in Dolby Digital 5.1) (87 mins)
"On Location: 25 Years Later" 2003 featurette (10 mins)
Poster & Still Gallery (57 images)
Talent Bios:
- John Carpenter (Director)
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie Strode)
- Donald Pleasence (Dr. Sam Loomis)
Theatrical Trailer
2 TV Spots (0:30 each)
2 Radio Spots (0:30 each)
DVD-ROM features:
- Full Original Screenplay
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The film features the Divimax transfer.
Cover incorrectly states a running time of 91 minutes. It is actually 87 minutes.
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Extras:"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 1999 featurette
Still and Poster Gallery
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery
Biographies
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Trivia -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the new 25th Anniversary releases (R1/R2 UK) from Anchor Bay for having a audio commentary, documentary and the German R2 Perfect Collection which loses the commentary track but includes the TV version and a bonus soundtrack CD. Note though that some of the older releases also include the TV version and the R2 Spanish release has the exclusive audio commentary on the TV version but it´s only in Spanish.
There has been much debate and confusion regarding the striking differences between the THX and DIVIMAX transfers. However, it's fair to conclude here that:
Dean Cundey (Director of Photography) personally supervised the THX transfer and it is believed that his aim was to present the film as he would have wanted it to look had he had a big enough budget.
The DIVIMAX transfer has noticeably different colour timings (which many suggest are 'wrong' since they don't match Dean Cundey's colour from his approved THX transfer). The transfer is definitely better in terms of detail, sharpness and image clean-up.
AT THE END OF THE DAY - IT'S YOUR CHOICE - but a wise buyer may want to wait for the inevitable next release from Anchor Bay with additional material from the recently found film reels!
If you'd like to see various comparisons of the transfers, check out the links below:
Pulsing Cinema
There is also a Production Diary for the THX release DVD Review
There are also vanilla releases available from Anchor Bay UK under there Horror Classics label which should be avoided.
Another US release from Shout! Factory is also available.
Read an exclusive Halloween feature written by Rewind Site Manager Adrian Busby here.
Movie Censorship Comparisons:
- Theatrical Version and Extended Version
- Theatrical Version and TV Version
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Theatrical Version.
- R0 Extended Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Extended TV Version (101:00 NTSC).
- R0 Limited Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version and the TV Version.
- R0 THX Mastered Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Theatrical Version (91:02 NTSC).
- R0 Perfect Collection Germany- Marketing Films - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (87:09 mins PAL) and the Extended TV Version (100:56 mins PAL).
- R0 Holland- Indies - No cuts.
- R0 Limited Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version and the TV Version.
- R1 25th Anniversary DIVIMAX Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Theatrical Version (90:58 NTSC).
- R2 Italy- CVC - No cuts.
- R2 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film / Star Media Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical Version (87:08 PAL)
- R2 25th Anniversary Edition Spain- Selecta Vision/Universal - No cuts.
- R2 25th Anniversary DIVIMAX Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts. Theatrical Version (87:05 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Infogrames - No cuts. Theatrical Version.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 01/09/01
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