Reinventing Marvin is a 2017 France drama by Anne Fontaine.
Starring Finnegan Oldfield, Grégory Gadebois and Vincent Macaigne.
BBFC cuts were required for 15 rated cinema release and DVD in 2018.
The BBFC commented:
Cuts required to remove potentially indecent images of a child in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1978.
The BBFC further commented in board meeting minutes:
Reinventing Marvin is a French drama submitted for cinema classification which features a scene in which the central character is subjected to a sexual assault by an older boy at school.
The Head of Compliance requested proofs of age for the actors involved, which confirmed the central character is played by an actor who was 15 at the time of filming while the older boy is played by an actor who was 18.
The scene was viewed again by the President and Chief Executive who concluded that the scene includes a potentially indecent image of a child within the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1978. Accordingly, a cut was required.
The company appealed against the proposed cut, submitting documentary proof that included parental consent and information about the child protection steps taken on set.
The scene was viewed again by the President, Chief Executive, Head of Compliance and Compliance Manager in the light of those further assurances. However, it was concluded that the fact the film makers did not intend to create an indecent image
does not alter the fact of the indecency of the image in question. The cut was upheld and has now been made.
UK: Passed 15 for sexual violence, strong language, sex, nudity after compulsory BBFC cuts:
2018 Peccadillo/Saffron Hill R2 DVD
at UK Amazon released on 5th November 2018
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Marvin is different. He is a quiet, sensitive and artistic fifteen-year-old with an unwitting attraction to other boys. This makes him victim to forceful bullying, both at school and within the confines of his impoverished home, making his
situation unbearable. With the support of his teacher, Marvin discovers his thirst for theatre, and its transformative power of becoming someone else. Refusing to be victimised, Marvin moves to Paris to reinvent himself.
As a theatre student, he swiftly befriends the right people including legendary actress Isabelle Huppert (playing herself), and with her help, begins to exorcise the ghosts of his childhood.
Winner of the Queer Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, Reinventing Marvin is a powerful, uplifting story of a young man's quest, against all odds, to be himself.
1992 USA / UK horror thriller by Bernard Rose set for UK Blu-ray release on 29th October 2018. Arrow has now confirmed that both the cut US version and the uncut UK version have been restored for this release
Candyman is a 1992 USA / UK horror thriller by Bernard Rose.
Starring Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley and Tony Todd.
Released uncut and 18 rated for UK cinema release and VHS. In the US the film was cut for an MPAA R rating. This cut version seems to have been released worldwide on DVD and Blu-ray with just a Turkish DVD escaping the cuts.
Set for a restored release UK Blu-ray in 2018. Both the cut US version and the uncut UK version have been restored for this release.
UK: The UK Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, horror, gory images for:
2018 Arrow Limited Edition [UK + US Version] RB Blu-ray
at UK Amazon released on 29th October 2018
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Dare you say his name five times? From the chilling imagination of horror master Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed), comes Candyman arguably one of the greatest horror movies of the 1990s, now newly restored on Blu-ray.
When grad student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) begins working on a thesis looking at urban legends, she encounters the tale of the Candyman the vengeful spirit of a hook-handed slave, who, it is said, can be summoned by saying his name five
times in the mirror. As her research leads her into the bowels of Chicago s deprived housing projects and deeper into the Candyman s world, Helen learns that some legends are best left alone...
Expertly directed by British filmmaker Bernard Rose and boasting an astounding score by composer Philip Glass, Candyman ingeniously reworks Clive Barker s original short story The Forbidden (originally published as part of his Books of Blood
collection) into a modern horror parable that remains as timely today as ever.
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
Two-disc edition featuring two cuts of the film and exclusive bonus content
Exclusive packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
Limited edition 40-page perfect-bound booklet reproducing the original hand-painted storyboards by writer-director Bernard Rose
Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
6 postcard-sized original UK lobby card reproductions
Reversible poster featuring new and original artwork
DISC ONE -- US R-RATED VERSION
Brand new restoration of the US R-rated version from a new 4K scan of the original negative, supervised and approved by writer-director Bernard Rose and director of photography Anthony B. Richmond
5.1 DTS-HD MA and Original Uncompressed Stereo 2.0 Audio
Brand new audio commentary with writer-director Bernard Rose and actor Tony Todd
Brand new audio commentary with authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman
Be My Victim -- a brand new interview with actor Tony Todd
It Was Always You, Helen -- a brand new interview with actor Virginia Madsen
The Writing on the Wall: The Production Design of Candyman -- a brand new interview with production designer Jane Ann Stewart
Forbidden Flesh: The Makeup FX of Candyman -- brand new interviews with special makeup effects artists Bob Keen, Gary J. Tunnicliffe and Mark Coulier
A Story to Tell: Clive Barker's "The Forbidden" -- writer Douglas E. Winter on Clive Barker's seminal Books of Blood and Candyman's source story, "The Forbidden"
Urban Legend: Unwrapping Candyman -- a critical analysis of the film with writers Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes
Original Theatrical Trailer
Image Gallery
Three rarely-seen Bernard Rose short films, newly restored in HD: A Bomb With No Name on It (1975), The Wreckers (1976), and Looking at Alice (1977)
DISC TWO -- ORIGINAL UK THEATRICAL VERSION
Brand new restoration of the original UK theatrical version, featuring alternate, more graphic footage
Original Uncompressed Stereo 2.0 Audio
The Cinema of Clive Barker: The Divine Explicit -- a brand new in-depth interview with Clive Barker on Candyman and other filmic adaptations of his work
2018 USA action crime thriller by Antoine Fuqua set for UK Blu-ray and DVD release on 10th December 2018. The BBFC have just passed the disk extras at 18 so hopefully this means that the film will be uncut
The Equalizer 2 is a 2018 USA action crime thriller by Antoine Fuqua.
Starring Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Bill Pullman.
BBFC Category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Thanks to Ben. It is not yet confirmed whether Sony will the cut 15 rated version or an uncut 18 rated version but it is surely significant that the disk extras have just been rated 18 by the BBFC. There would seem little point using a cut
feature if the disk is set to be 18 rated anyway.
UK: Passed To be announced uncut for:
2018 Sony Pictures RB 4k Blu-ray
at UK Amazon released on 10th December 2018
2018 Sony Pictures RB Blu-ray
at UK Amazon released on 10th December 2018
2018 Sony Pictures R2 DVD
at UK Amazon released on 10th December 2018
2018 Sony Pictures Amazon Prime VoD [UK only]
at UK Amazon
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Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed -- but how far will he go when that is someone he loves?
Terror is a Man is a 1959 Philippines / USA Sci-Fi horror romance by Gerardo de Leon (as Gerry de Leon) and Eddie Romero (co-director).
Starring Francis Lederer, Greta Thyssen and Richard Derr.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1964. Uncut and 15 rated since 2005 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Mad Doctor of Blood Island is a 1968 Philippines / USA Sci-Fi horror adventure by Gerardo de Leon (as Gerry DeLeon) and Eddie Romero.
Starring John Ashley, Angelique Pettyjohn and Ronald Remy.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1971. Cut for animal cruelty for 18 rated DVD in 2003. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Brides of Blood is a 1968 Philippines / USA Sci-Fi horror by Gerardo de Leon and Eddie Romero.
Starring Kent Taylor, Beverly Powers and John Ashley.
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1969. Uncut for 15 rated DVD in 2003. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Beast of Blood is a 1970 Philippines / USA horror adventure by Eddie Romero.
Starring John Ashley, Celeste Yarnall and Eddie Garcia.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1970. Uncut on pre-cert VHS. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2018 Severin Films The Blood Island Collection RA Blu-ray
at US Amazon released on 13th November 2018
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Severin Films Presents THE BLOOD ISLAND COLLECTION - The Complete BLOOD ISLAND Trilogy Plus The Acclaimed Prequel, Newly Remastered On Blu-Ray For The First Time Ever!
They've been called "defiantly lurid" (1000MisspentHours.com), "delightfully depraved" (FlickAttack.com) and "blood-soaked and naked broad-filled" (MrSkin.com). Their cult of fans are worldwide. And for more than
fifty years, these four monster shockers from Filipino directors Gerry de Leon and Eddie Romero have stunned drive-in, grindhouse and VHS audiences, became the foundation of infamous exploitation distributors Hemisphere Pictures and
Independent-International, and remain among the most insane/esteemed classics in horror history. Severin Films is now proud to present The BLOOD ISLAND Trilogy and its celebrated prequel, all featuring uncut scans from recently discovered film
elements and oozing with all-new Special Features!
THE BLOOD ISLAND COLLECTION is a limited, numbered edition release of only 3500 units.
Special Features:
Disc 1 - BRIDES OF BLOOD:
Audio Commentary with Hemisphere Marketing Consultant Samuel M. Sherman. Jungle Fury : Archival Interview with Co-Director Eddie Romero. Here Comes the Bride : Interview with Hemisphere Marketing Consultant Samuel M. Sherman. Beverly Hills on Blood Island : Interview with Actress Beverly Powers a.k.a. Beverly Hills.
Alternate BRIDES OF BLOOD ISLAND title sequence and JUNGLE FURY title card.
Teaser Trailer.
Trailer.
Poster & Still Gallery.
Disc 2 - MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND:
Audio Commentary with Horror Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Howard S. Berger.
Audio Commentary with Hemisphere Marketing Consultant Samuel M. Sherman. Tombs of the Living Dead : Interview with Pete Tombs, Co-Author of "Immoral Tales." A Taste of Blood : Interview with Critic Mark Holcomb. The Mad Director of Blood Island : Archival Interview with Co-Director Eddie Romero.
Trailer.
Poster & Still Gallery.
Disc 3 - BEAST OF BLOOD: *BOX SET EXCLUSIVE!*
Audio Commentary with Hemisphere Marketing Consultant Samuel M. Sherman. Celeste and The Beast : An Interview with Celeste Yarnall. Dr. Lorca's Blood Devils : Interview with Actor Eddie Garcia.
Super 8 Digest Version.
Trailer.
Radio Spot.
Poster and Stills Gallery.
Disc 4 - TERROR IS A MAN: Man Becomes Creature : Interview with Hemisphere Marketing Consultant Samuel M. Sherman. Dawn of Blood Island : Interview with Co-Director Eddie Romero. Terror Creature : Interview with Pete Tombs, Co-Author of "Immoral Tales." When The Bell Rings : Interview with Critic Mark Holcomb.
Trailer.
Poster & Still Gallery.
CD Bonus Disc: *BOX SET EXCLUSIVE!*
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
