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Published: October 26, 2023
Reinserted back into the film or presented as standalone features.
Working closely with H.R. Giger, the team aimed for a "transparent" look for the aliens. While they used practical puppets and complex materials, lighting choices on set ultimately prevented the characters from looking as translucent as intended.
The late 1990s marked a transition period where practical gore effects were scrutinized heavily by ratings boards. The filmmakers pushed the envelope too far for a mainstream release, resulting in mandatory trims to avoid commercial suicide at the box office. Finding the Footage Today species 2 deleted scenes exclusive
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The most significant, "exclusive" material often discussed by fans and in bonus features involves the rapid, alien-human hybrid pregnancies caused by Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard).
As Patrick’s hybrid body melts into a pool of biomass, the liquid starts to flow toward Eve. Rather than shoot it, Eve kneels and absorbs the biomass into her own body. She transforms into a massive, winged, three-breasted centaur-like creature (a design by H.R. Giger that never made it to CGI). She looks at Press, says "This is the species," and launches herself into the upper atmosphere to seed the planet herself. Published: October 26, 2023 Reinserted back into the
These deleted scenes provide insight into the characters and plot of Species 2, and offer an alternative perspective on the story.
The scene is controversial for several reasons. It is brief, but its shocking violence and the implication that the murder was motivated by Patrick's revulsion at the discovery, makes it easily the most extreme of the four deleted segments. Some fans have debated whether the scene is truly gone or was merely shortened, but the consensus among sources like IMDb and the Species fan wiki is that this was a complete scene cut from all but the most complete versions of the film.
Leaks suggest that a "Backer Drive" is currently being organized to pay off the likeness rights for that official. If successful, 2025 might see the first official release of these as a standalone "Curator's Cut" on Shudder or Arrow Video. While they used practical puppets and complex materials,
The most sought-after piece of Species II exclusive lore is the original ending. The theatrical cut ends on a somewhat campy note with an ambulance driver hinting that the alien lineage survives. The original vision was far more bleak.
Several sequences involving the alien hybrid's physical transformation were lengthened, providing a more detailed look at the animatronics and prosthetic work designed for the sequel.
One of Species II 's most memorable and grotesque images involves Patrick's attempt to force his alien tongue into Dr. Laura Baker's mouth. The theatrical version is shocking, but the deleted scenes go further, presenting a longer, more visceral version of this assault. The extra seconds of screen time make the violation feel more deliberate and terrifying, turning what could have been a quick shock into a truly stomach-churning sequence. According to the film's trivia, this scene, along with the others, was notably "shortened in the final version of the movie," making this extended take a key piece of the Species II puzzle.
"It's been amazing to see the reaction to the deleted scenes. We've had fans reaching out to us, asking for more information about the film and the characters. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of the 'Species' franchise."