 The uncut version of this film had been banned on three occasions by  Australian censors, in September 1982, July 1983, and November 1984. It was  finally awarded an R18+ certificate in September 1985, after some violence  was trimmed, most notably the scene depicting a drill through the forehead.  This version was released widely on VHS. In March 2004, Umbrella  Entertainment again submitted the uncut version to the Australian censors.  Strangely, this uncut version has only been awarded an MA15+ certificate.  This version is to be released on region 4 DVD.