The UK release was cut, compulsory cuts required to remove abusive, degrading and dehumanising activity (face slapping, head forced under running tap, gagging during deep throat fellatio), to scenes of potential harm in a sexual context (restriction of air and bloody supply through throat holding and nose squeezing), and to an abusive scenario (in this case, role - play in which a father and mother sexually abuse their young child) all in accordance with BBFC Guidelines, BBFC Policy and the Video Recordings Act 1984, in order to obtain an R18 classification. An uncut classification was not available.