The UK release was cut, the distributor was advised that the film was likely to receive an 18 classification but that their preferred 15 classification could be obtained by making changes to a number of scenes. These were to reduce various moments of strong bloody violence, sadistic violence, strong sex and some focus on drug use. When an edited version of the film was submitted for formal classification, changes had been made to satisfactorily address these issues and the film was consequently classified 15.