The term is a specific descriptor used on collectors' forums, private trackers, and rare VHS listings. It refers to an alternate edit of the original 1975 film that incorporates unsimulated sexual acts.
The "hardcore version" of "Black Emanuelle" refers to a version of the film that features more explicit content than the original release. This version is not for the faint of heart, as it includes unsimulated sex scenes that are sure to shock and provoke. Black Emanuelle -1975- - Hardcore Version -