 The ABC TV version of this film was heavily edited for violent content. In  particular, the scene where the Car goes into a barrel roll over the two  oncoming police cars was totally removed, leaving the first time viewer with  a major continuity problem. Other parts removed included the quick scene  where the hitchhiker is shown being thrown through the air after being hit by  the Car and later on, the Car blasting through the front window of the house  is slightly altered.