The film was banned by Westminster City Council in London (1997) for "depicting sexual activity linked to perverted violent acts." The ban was lifted in 1999. The Internet Archive’s copy acts as a digital shield against regional censorship, making the uncut 100-minute version available globally.
Transcripts of 1996/1997 reviews from newspapers and fanzines that were originally published in print, allowing for a look back at the immediate visceral reactions.
The Internet Archive continues to evolve and expand its collections, working to ensure that the digital artifacts of our time are preserved for future generations.
If you want, I can:
If you have a dead URL from 1996 that the Wayback Machine says has "No URL," try this:
The Internet Archive’s vast library of digitized magazines and alternative weekly newspapers from 1996 allows users to read original reviews. From the highly academic takedowns and praises in Sight & Sound to radical underground zines, these texts provide an invaluable look at the cultural climate of the mid-90s—a time when society was actively grappling with the rapid rise of consumer technology and the internet itself. The Legacy of Cronenberg’s Vision
: While full feature films under active copyright are generally restricted, this section contains legal materials such as public domain trailers, television spots, and red-band promotional clips that aired late at night in 1996.
Some cities and countries banned the movie completely. Theater owners refused to show it to audiences.
David Cronenberg’s Crash (1996) lives there.
