This is Spicediver's 1080p high definition rebuild of Dune The Alternative Edition Redux, his 2012 fanedit (in 480 standard definition) of David Lynch's 1984 science fiction film.

• Disclaimer: Another edit admittedly for a small audience – those that likes Dune 2021 but thought the 1984 version was too confusing. Not for Lynch fans as probably too much is cut for them.

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

This edit focuses on Paul’s journey to awakening, telling only a part one story while avoiding Lynch's wild third act altogether, leaving the weirder parts for the theoretical Part 2 and avoiding the audience-distancing elements until they would have better understanding of the Dune Universe.

This should just be an exciting teaser, using Lynch's visuals, into the world of Frank Herbert's Dune and make you want to learn more. There are many nods to deeper meaning of motivations that can be found in the book for the other characters, but if their arc is not fully filmed in high quality, I try to just give them enough to be interesting and warrant a deeper dive into the source material.

The addition of various scenes from The Extended Edition from the Collectors 2 disc set, brand new shots, expansion of surround sound fidelity where possible, additional sound design, trimming of various original elements and a re-scored and re-edited finale. There has also been extensive repair, re-composition, grading and clean up work put into the project.

Please note! This early version of my ‘Dune’ fanedit has been superseded by the vastly different "Dune The Alternative Edition Redux" completed in 2012.

This special reedit of “DUNE” was prepared by us at Fanfiltration to satisfy fans whom have never been truly happy with “DUNE” in neither its truncated 1984 theatrical version, nor the version of the David Lynch film prepared specifically for television markets with extended (yet poorly edited) footage.

This is the 480p standard definition edition of my Dune edit, completed in July 2012. It has since been rebuilt in 1080p high definition - that Special 1080 Edition was released in July 2022 ans is detailed here: https://ifdb.fanedit.org/dune-1984-the-alternative-edition-redux-special-1080p-edition/

A film that’s been admired, hated and puzzled-over in fairly equal amounts, writer/director David Lynch’s ambitious 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel gets an extensive fanediting treatment in Dune The Alternative Edition Redux. This is my third and final cut of an edit I first released in 2008 and again in 2009. As previously, it draws on the heavily cut Theatrical Version, the controversial Extended “TV” Version and a selection of Deleted Scenes and soundtrack cues.

The faneditor: I left David Lynch’s name in the credits, hoping this would not seem arrogant, but instead a genuine tribute by a fan, in hopes that this more closely matches the Extended Edition he would have created, if he’d only been given the chance back when he cared about the film. Mr. Lynch, if you’re reading, we do love your film, and will continue to wish for your true extended cut to see the light of day.

This is a special widescreen edit of David Lynch’s DUNE that reintegrates footage from the Extended Cut, as well as some deleted scenes, while attempting to preserve Lynch’s vision.