Alternate versions

Despite the film's comedic nature, the original UK theatrical version of it was cut by the BBFC and some of the close-up shots from the murders of Meredith Merridew and Miss Chloe Moon were slightly trimmed. All later home video and DVD releases were uncut.

Early UK TV showings and home video releases of the film featured a U.S. print which used the American title "Theater of Blood" during the opening credits. The UK MGM DVD uses the British title "Theatre of Blood".