Directors Cuts of Iconic Films That Surpass The Originals

Picnic at Hanging Rock

The theatrical cut of Picnic at Hanging Rock wasn't too far off from Peter Weir's own personal cut. After the theatrical release, he decided to shave off seven minutes. Viewers find this cut a little more eerie and confusing, which fits the vibe.

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The More You Know

  • The film rating system began in 1968
  • The director of Cannibal Holocaust had to prove in court that the actors were still alive and didn’t get killed during the movie.
  • Fantasia (1940) was originally a short called The Sorcerers Apprentice, but Walt Disney overspent on the score and decided to make it feature length film rather than waste money.
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.