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Following massive public outcry, subsequent international theatrical distributions and virtually all early VHS and Betamax home video transfers were heavily bowdlerized. Distributors excised a staggering to comply with local obscenity laws. This safety cut surgically removed every single instance of child nudity, physical intimacy, and the starker realities of the film's tragic conclusion, rendering the plot largely incoherent. Decoding "ST": Soundtrack Alternate Takes and Studio Reels
The Japanese Release: Historically known for having unique masterings, though often censored with mosaics during its initial run. Reported Lost Footage
