Alien Appendix 2: The Virtual Workprint

Not necessarily the ideal way to see Alien, as there's variable A/V quality, scenes interpolated in that were clearly outtakes, and out-and-out bits with Ridley Scott shouting direction at the actors. But if you're someone who has seen this, the greatest science-fiction movie ever made innumerable times and wants to experience in a maximalist way, this is how you do it. Beyond mere curiousity, the scenes between the two female crew members give both characters much needed character growth, and the extra footage of the Big Chap himself, while not always effective, is appreciated as an insight into how future films in the franchise would showcase the titular beastie. And for novice editors/directors/writers, you can watch the "roll call" scene shortly after the crew awakens and decide for yourself whether it's effective or not in terms of introducing your characters.

Lots of fun, but definitely a supplement to the official cut, not a replacement.

I saw this a long time ago and this comment is way overdue. This edit is amazing and it should be back out in the fore front again. The amount of work and re-construction that must have went into this is something I never want to deal with (my head would ex-lode).

If you love the original Alien, really do yourself a favor and view this masterpiece

This is my favorite Alien fanedit. I’m a fan of deleted scenes, and Alien has a lot. When I bought the Quadrilogy set, I knew stuff was missing from Alien and its bonus disc. Thank God that Meedermow created a complete version, inserting a lot of deleted footage. This disc is worthy of standing next to the official Alien set. Big thanks Meedermow, 5 stars from me!