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.
Patrick takes a woman back to her apartment. As they begin to make out, he discovers that she is transsexual.
In a short deleted snippet from the hotel sequence, Patrick is seen briefly in his full bipedal alien form looming over the sister during their encounterβa rare look at the creature in a non-combat setting. species 2 deleted scenes exclusive
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
This scene was widely considered too dark and controversial for the theatrical cut, though it later appeared as a bonus feature on various DVD releases. Unrated Gore and Extended Practical Effects Working closely with H
One of the most notable deleted scenes involves the antagonist, Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard), after he picks up a woman at a club.
The screenwriter originally scripted even more grotesque "fast-forward" pregnancy sequences, featuring tentacles emerging directly from women's bellies. Patrick takes a woman back to her apartment
Here is an exclusive look at the deleted scenes and alternate versions that reveal the movie Peter Medak almost made. The Most Controversial Cut: The Transsexual Murder
In a fit of rage or predatory instinct, Patrick brutally kills her by breaking her neck.