- Even though the German theatrical version is rated "Not under 18", it was cut by 55 seconds (it is based on the U.S. R-rated version). Since there are different rating standards for theatrical and home video releases, this rating was denied for the DVD release. The theatrical version was therefore released on DVD with a SPIO/JK approval. Additionally, another version (with scenes cut) with a "Not under 18" rating was released as well. As with Saw III (2006) the U.S. unrated version was released as well; however, it wasn't released in Germany, which allowed it to avoid potential legal problems with German judiciary.
- The "Unrated Director's Cut" restores footage cut for the "R" rating.
- Two versions are available for viewing, the original, R-rated theatrical release and an Unrated Director's Cut. Runtimes are, respectively, "1h 33m (93 min), 1h 36m (96 min) (unrated director's cut)". The differences are additional, extended and alternative scenes, though sometimes the R-rated is actually more explicit in its depiction of violence. A detailed breakdown can be found on movie-censorship.com.
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