The UK release was cut, compulsory cuts required to remove sight of urination and faecal matter during sexual activity, in accordance with current interpretation of the Obscene Publications Act 1959. Cuts also required to remove potentially harmful material (sight of throat holding/gripping and dialogue promoting choking) and abusive material (women's faces being slapped during sex), in order to obtain an R18 classification. These cuts required in accordance with BBFC Guidelines, policy and the Video Recordings Act 1984. An uncut classification was not available.