Species — 2 Deleted Scenes [top]

Burgess says nothing. He walks out. Baker deletes the file. Then restores it. Then deletes it again.

The future of deleted scenes might involve:

In the theatrical cut, these are mostly screaming blobs of flesh. In the unrated/deleted footage, there is a specific shot of a creature that looks eerily like a deflated, melting blow-up doll, yet it is clearly alive and in pain. This image is purely nightmarish and leans heavily into the grotesque. It was likely cut not just for gore, but for the sheer uncomfortable uncanniness of the imagery. species 2 deleted scenes

An extended dance sequence at the strip club was filmed but shortened for the final theatrical cut.

The final battle in the barn features several trimmed frames of the alien offspring and additional angles of the gore. More notably, an alternate final shot offered a slightly different close-up of Eve’s lifeless body, hinting more overtly at the biological tragedy of her character. The "Lost" Gore and the MPAA Battle Burgess says nothing

The theatrical version shows a brief, shocking attempt. The alternate versions include a longer version of Patrick’s attempt to slide his "tongue" into Dr. Baker’s mouth.

: Many releases, including the Scream Factory 4K Blu-ray , include roughly 13 minutes of raw workprint footage. These outtakes highlight the film's heavy reliance on "gooey" practical effects, showing the messy reality of the creature and birth sequences before final editing. Where to Watch Them Then restores it

A series of excised scenes showed Patrick’s slow, agonizing physical deterioration. Before he gives in to his alien urges, he experiences severe, horrific hallucinations, full-body seizures, and moments where his skin visibly shifts and bubbles. One notable deleted scene involved Patrick looking into a mirror and watching his reflection briefly morph into a skinless, bio-mechanical nightmare—a direct nod to Giger's designs. Another scene featured Patrick visiting a doctor to try and diagnose his rapidly changing physiology, a meeting that ends poorly for the doctor.

The reasons behind the deletion of these scenes vary, but common factors include pacing, tone, and budget constraints. Director Peter Hebden explained in an interview that some scenes were removed to maintain the film's tension and suspense:

: This release is known for including interviews with screenwriter Chris Brancato and special effects artist Steve Johnson, detailing scenes that were either cut or never fully realized due to budget and rating constraints. Creature Creations: the Effects of Species II