I haven't seen the uncut NYR for some years so can't remember how phony the effects were but the BBFC did say that if the effects were risible that would diminish the chance of cuts. Although in a sequence like this they would have to be 100% unrealistic to stand a chance of passing. The effects scene in Tombs of the Blind Dead showing a woman having her breasts sliced with a sword was really quite poor and would think this is the main reason why the cut was waived. Likewise a similar shot in Nightmare City was laughable and so again the cut was waived. I didn't think the effects in Cannibal Ferox was quite so bad. The breast/body slashing scene in House on the Edge of the Park was horribly realistic. This scene has no chance of ever being passed.
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