OVERALL: Draw

Japanese Version:
The Japanese release is currently the only release we have specs for. Note it has some exclusive extras.

R-Rated Version:
The Hong Kong release has the R-rated cut with an English DTS track and differing exclusive extras.
The Croatian release has a full bitrate English DTS track.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For a visual comparison of the Japanese version and the R-rated theatrical version, go HERE.

CUTS:

• R0 Croatia- UCD - No cuts. "R-rated theatrical version". Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R1 America- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version". Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts. "R-rated Theatrical Version" (106:10 PAL).
• R2 Vol I & II France- TF1 Video - No cuts. "R-rated Theatrical Version" (106:10 PAL).
• R2 Germany- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:09 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:18 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 Holland- RCV - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:09 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 Japan- Universal Pictures - No Cuts (111:39 NTSC) - Includes the fight in the house of leaves scene in colour with added fight scenes and a longer animated sequence. (111:39 – NTSC). This is exactly the same version as the regular Japanese release. (See above for details)
• R2 Scandinavia- Nordisk Film - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" (106:09 PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 Spain- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:11 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R2 United Kingdom- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:09 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R3 Hong Kong- Universe Video And Laser - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" (110:30 NTSC). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R3 Thailand- Mongpong - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:09 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).
• R4 Australia- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "R-rated theatrical version" - 106:09 (PAL). Comparing to the "longer version", the differences are:
  -A shorter animated sequence
  -The House Of Leaves fight (2nd part of the fight - appr. 3:32 min) is in black and white (rather than colour).

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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 07/04/04
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 10/02/21

UPDATE LOG:

10/02/21: Added Spain. Germany SC.