 The Japanese Theatrical Version was a censored version of Dario Argentos  cut. The Argento version in its original form couldnt pass the strict  Japanese censor board. What does make this version interestingis how the  censors dealt with the films graphic content When the moment a gore scene  occurred, the film stopped on the frame prior the violence and froze, with  the sound playing through. Then, a second or two later, when the offending  moment had passed, the film jumped back into motion.