Directors Cuts of Iconic Films That Surpass The Originals

Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko tends to feel very confusing for first-time audiences. In order to keep the running time under two hours for the theatrical release, director Richard Kelly had to cut down on some scenes that probably would have helped folks understand things a little better.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.