- German DVD/VHS releases by VCL/MAWA were offered in two versions: the uncut 'Not under 18' version and a cut version which misses 4 minutes and has a 'Not under 16' rating.
- Original Japanese Region 2 DVD includes both the NC-17 uncut version and the R rated version. The reprinting released in 2002 contains just the NC-17 version.
- A video version released in late 1997 includes some of the cut footage. There is also a boxed set with the widescreen version, as well as a widescreen version with commentary that does not include the extra footage.
- Video Director's Cut on VHS removes a brief scene showing Stu saying "Yes!" and moving his arm after the announcement that the school has been closed.
- Version shown on USA cable network Starz is cut for violence (using a freeze-frame, for example, for the scene where Casey looks at Steve's guts).
- What's called "Director's Cut" in Germany is the normal R-rated version, not the real "Director's Cut". The real "Director's Cut" was released on DVD in 2005 by Kinowelt Home Entertainment.
- The US LaserDisc version contains the director's cut with ca. 20 seconds of restored footage that was originally cut to avoid being slapped with the NC-17 by the MPAA. It also has commentary by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson. In the commentary, Craven notes five places where his cut differs from the theatrical release:
- Steve's guts are shown pouring out of him as Casey looks on. In the released version, the very last few moments of this are shown.
- Casey hanging from the tree was time compressed in the film release (it is at normal speed here).
- When Tatum meets her death by garage door, her head is shown, very briefly being flattened.
- After Kenny the cameraman's throat is cut, he stares at the blood on his hand after touching his neck, and then looks up at the killer.
- Billy clearly loses control as he delivers his final cuts to Stuart.
- After Billy and Stuart have finished stabbing each other, there is a shot of Stu's hand dripping blood into a puddle, with Sidney's father looking on.
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