"Straw Dogs" is one that I almost mentioned. I have not seen it, but it was in the BBFC's briefing to me. I shall come to that film in a moment, as it is covered in my speech.
Obviously tastes change, and some films and videos that were unpalatable 20 years ago are now more palatable. For example, "Straw Dogs", an X-rated 1971 film that was originally rejected for video release, was accepted uncut for video release in 2002 with an 18 classification. "The Exorcist" was released uncut on video in 1999, and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"—
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