Working closely with H.R. Giger, the team aimed for a "transparent" look for the aliens. While they used practical puppets and complex materials, lighting choices on set ultimately prevented the characters from looking as translucent as intended.
The infamous scene where Patrick sleeps with two sisters (the debutantes) was originally much longer. The "Unrated" version includes full frontal nudity and more explicit gore as the alien pregnancy takes hold.
This scene was widely considered too dark and controversial for the theatrical cut, though it later appeared as a bonus feature on various DVD releases. Unrated Gore and Extended Practical Effects
The screenwriter originally scripted even more grotesque "fast-forward" pregnancy sequences, featuring tentacles emerging directly from women's bellies.
Patrick takes a woman back to her apartment. As they begin to make out, he discovers that she is transsexual.
One of the most notable deleted scenes involves the antagonist, Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard), after he picks up a woman at a club.
When Species II hit theaters in 1998, it pushed the boundaries of sci-fi horror with a relentless mix of gore and H.R. Giger-inspired creature designs. However, much of the most shocking content—ranging from extreme practical effects to controversial subplots—was left on the cutting room floor or relegated to later "unrated" home media releases.
Are you interested in seeing a created by Steve Johnson's team for these specific cut scenes? IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com Species II (1998) - IMDb
Director Peter Medak and effects master Steve Johnson originally captured much more visceral footage that was trimmed to avoid an NC-17 rating.
Here is an exclusive look at the deleted scenes and alternate versions that reveal the movie Peter Medak almost made. The Most Controversial Cut: The Transsexual Murder