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I recently found out that a new "uncut" version of this sick, twisted, and totally brilliant film had been released. There have been a few "Uncut" versions of this film on DVD and all of those versions have, in fact, been cut heavily... despite the releases being named "A Serbian Film - (Uncut)". But when I saw that the running time on this new version was 104 minutes, I decided to roll the dice and ordered it so that I could finally own a decent copy, and for all intents and purposes, this new version is the best one available so far. Here's what you should know: 1.) The film is uncut. That's the main point.... The official release date on the one I ordered was May of 2012, and THAT'S the one you need to buy if you want the truly uncut version of this disturbing film. 2.) If you do order this new version, the film will satisfy you (provided that you are a fan...), but you WILL be disappointed with the packaging. I didn't read anything about the packaging before I bought it, and was certainly skeptical when the DVD arrived in a slimline CD jewel case, attached to a DVD-sized piece of cardboard.... When I say "DVD-sized", I mean the horizontal and vertical measurements, NOT the width, which is about half the width of a normal DVD case, made from a cut piece of cardboard.... seriously. The picture on Amazon looks like a normal type of cover if you just glance at it from a distance, but the only art to be found in the packaging is a typical plot description, like the backside of a DVD cover. But the plot description is in fact smaller than a DVD cover, and is merely pasted onto one side of the cardboard cutout. The packaging has all the makings of a bootleg, BUT, at this point, I'm happy to finally have an uncut version on official DVD media. 3.) Despite the "bootleg-type packaging", the quality of the film print is impeccable. Quality of the DVD itself is totally good, so don't worry about that. 4.) This version of the film is uncut, but the DVD has NO special features whatsoever. You can obtain a digital copy, but you must have or set-up a FlixFling account, then you enter the promo code in the DVD package during the checkout process, and you do NOT have to enter credit card information. 5.) I do not understand why Amazon hasn't split the reviews of the various versions of this film into separate review pages.... If ever separate review pages were needed, it would be for fans of this film... so I specifically urge you to buy the same version that I did... the release date of the DVD was in May of 2012. 6.) If you have not seen this movie, you need to read some things about it or ask a friend who has seen it to describe some of the content contained in the film. Because, quite frankly, this is probably the most twisted, sick, messed-up (can't use curse words here on Amazon, but I mean, MESSED UP with an "F" word in the place of "Messed") and disturbing film ever made.... The only two films that I've ever seen that rival the graphically sadistic and disturbing content of this film would be "Salo: 120 Days of Sodom" or "Human Centipede 2"...Maybe "Cannibal Holocaust" or "Martyrs", but I digress. In other words, if you are easily and deeply affected by sadistic, offensive, sick, nasty, vulgar and disturbingly shocking films in a major way, you NEED to read about this film before watching it... Then again, I could provide SOME brief insight with no spoilers, which is key if you are going to enjoy to the film. A shocking film can't shock if you can't be surprised by the shocking parts. So, without much detail, this film contains every kind of depravity that has ever been conceived by humankind when it comes to sex. It's not just explicit sex that you might catch in "Boogie Nights" or "American Psycho" or some films like those. The plot centers around pornography, and the film in its uncut form pretty much IS a porno film. Quite literally from the opening scene till the end. So much explicit sex is in this film that that fact alone will make some people call it "garbage". But, it's not just pornographic sex we're talking about here. Total graphic nudity. The most extreme rape scenes you will ever see. In many scenes, children play a key part in the FILMING of the pornography. We also have LOADS of gruesome violence that goes more over the top that any film I've seen, MAYBE other than "Human Centipede II". Maybe. But, this violence will affect your brain more than your stomach. In short, this film should probably not even be viewed by anyone under the age of 25. FOR GOD'S SAKES, DON'T LET THIS FILM FALL INTO THE HANDS OF A CHILD. I think it would be considered by the police to be "contributing to the delinquency of a minor." Speaking of delinquency to minors, the kids in this film witness sex, violence, drugs, and yes, pornography. That's as far as I'll go, but believe me, words can't really describe the explicitness of the content of this film. As close to a pornographic snuff film that you'll ever see. Only this film actually has production values. The film does however have sociopolitical undertones about life in Serbia. This will not be easy to see for 1st time viewers. You may think I'm nuts if you watch this film after reading my statement there. But, it's true upon subsequent viewings. There IS subtext, but the film is dominated by the shock value. 7.) Despite the bootleg-type packaging and complete lack of special features, I am totally satisfied with this purchase. I'm a gore-hound sometimes in my horror film tastes, and I've never understood why this film was so hard to distribute in "uncut" format when films like Human Centipede 1 & 2 are sold in Target and everywhere else. Without the scenes that were chopped in earlier releases of the film on home media, the film loses SOME of it's shock value, but either way, it's still pretty darn disturbing. For my money, if you are going to enjoy a film like this, then the Uncut version released in May of 2012 is the way to go if you like this film. 8.) Enjoy! It's just a movie.... most people will hate it, some will love it, but the film is one that you can't "unwatch" even if you only view it once. But, my advice, grow a pair and have the moxie to take the whole horrific film in, then you'll have an experience seared into your memory for life, for better or worse. 9.) Please give me a "helpful" vote if this review was informative. I'm no professional, but Amazon reviews are an occasional hobby of mine, so it's kinda fun racking up some "thumbs up" type of votes. What can I say? I'm a dork obviously, but in my defense I don't play video games or Facebook games often, if ever, due to my workload. Like I said, this is a part-time hobby of mine. I may not be a professional, but I do really try to only help with items that I am very familiar with and like personally. A Serbian Film - Uncut, finally.... the entire 104 minutes. It's only version to watch if you're going to watch it. Get sick and twisted one night, and brace yourself for a very shocking and disturbing, yet brilliant film. Peace. P.S. - I just read a really nice review that you should check out as well here on Amazon for this film. Read "Life Of a Victim" by Dante Golio, a customer review as good as any professional summation of the general overview of the themes and plot of "A Serbian Film", very nicely written. Peace.