In 2016, Scream Factory released a definitive Blu-ray edition. It included the "Additional Unseen Footage" as well as new retrospectives. However, some fans were disappointed to find that one particularly "fun scene" (presumably the "Transvestite" scene) was left out, appearing only in a "very rough cut" format in previous releases.
Modern Blu-ray releases from Scream Factory include "Special Effects Outtakes" that show the FX team testing "gooptastic" practical gags, including the mechanical head-explosion rigs and the 15-foot stomach tendrils that were shortened for timing in the final film. Summary of Major Deleted Content Scene Type Description Where to Find It The Apartment Kill Patrick kills a transsexual woman after a club pickup. IMDb Alternate Versions Uncut Hotel Suite Extended nudity and gore during the debutante encounter. Species Trilogy Special Edition DVD Extended Strip Club A longer version of the dance sequence. Species II Collector's Edition Blu-ray Alternate Pregnancy More explicit "tentacle-birth" practical effects. Special Effects Outtakes / DVD Extras
In the theatrical version, Patrick's encounters with his dates end abruptly. The unrated deleted footage contains extended, agonizing transformation sequences where the women's bodies react violently to the alien DNA during gestation. The Lab Massacre Extension
Regional releases like the 88 Films Blu-ray also bundle these deleted segments under the "Eve of Destruction" or "Additional Unseen Footage" menus. species 2 deleted scenes exclusive
The scene where the infected astronaut Anne Sampas gives birth to an alien entity was originally twice as long and significantly more graphic. It featured complex animatronic puppets showing the rapid growth of the newborn alien inside the room, which the studio deemed too intense for a standard theatrical release.
Perhaps the most significant deleted sequence involves Patrick picking up a girl at a club. When they return to her apartment and he discovers she is transsexual, he brutally kills her. This scene was removed from most versions but has appeared in some television airings and special editions. 2. Extended Sexual Encounters
The theatrical ending culminates in a chaotic showdown at a remote barn, ending with Patrick's defeat and Dennis surviving. However, the original ending filmed by Medak was far bleaker and set up a vastly different trajectory for the franchise. In 2016, Scream Factory released a definitive Blu-ray
Patrick takes a woman back to her apartment. As they begin to make out, he discovers that she is transsexual.
These scenes showcased the complex layering of makeup and mechanical appendages, illustrating how the alien DNA was overriding human physiology.
The novelization of the film adds even more context to this sequence. In the literary version, Patrick actually pauses to put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the hotel room door before the encounter, and locks the door immediately after, indicating a knowing, predatory calm that is missing from the final film. Additionally, a deleted line of dialogue from the sister—"Forget safe sex. You are dangerous"—implies that the victims may have intentionally sought unprotected sex with Patrick, adding a layer of tragic irony to their fate. Modern Blu-ray releases from Scream Factory include "Special
The additional footage typically found in these exclusive collections includes: Extended sequences
When Species II hit theaters in 1998, it brought back the neon-lit, hyper-sexualized body horror that made its predecessor a hit. However, much like the alien creature itself, the film that reached the screen was not entirely the same as the one initially conceived. Behind the scenes, creative differences, excessive gore, and pacing issues led to several significant sequences being left on the cutting room floor.
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A deleted VFX shot showed Eve looking into her reflection, only for her reflection to shift into her full alien form, communicating a silent warning. This scene was meant to show that the alien DNA was actively fighting her human conditioning. 3. Patrick Ross's Descent: The Unrated Carnage