Deleted | Scenes

We are entering a strange new frontier. With the rise of generative AI, fans are now creating "synthetic deleted scenes"—deepfake videos that imagine what a scene would look like if a different actor had played the role, or what a sequel would look like. Furthermore, studios are experimenting with "branching narratives" (à la Bandersnatch ), where deleted scenes aren't deleted; they are merely "alternative pathways" the viewer can choose.

While they don't make the final cut, deleted scenes are goldmines for fans and students of the craft. deleted scenes

While most deleted scenes deserve their fate, some are undeniably tragic. Here are a few legendary examples where the deleted scene arguably would have made the film better. We are entering a strange new frontier