Xtro
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Just watched the new Blu of Xtro,nice looking disc with booklet and soundtrack.
Watched the new Directors cut but wish i'd stuck on the Original version, all versions look nice but the directors edit adds effects over the alien abduction beginning scene and many other scenes.
Most noticeable are scenes which seem over saturated and others where flickering effects obscure action, especially when the Action man figure attacks the old lady neighbour.
I flicked through the other version and endings after watching and from what i see the Original version with Original ending works the best for me.
This Original ending omits an alien style death scene but replaces it with a scene of hope, albeit an eerie Cronenbergian one that i feel rounds the film off in a more satisfying manner.
I haven't seen this for years but enjoyed it thoroughly, the mental storyline and bizarre elements, alien bloodletting and a sexy Maryam D'abo all add up to a creepy, strange and stylish treat.
Recommended 8/10
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