Different versions of Heavenly Creatures?
Good question. Let’s clear this up: Version 1 (longest). My “final cut” for release in New Zealand. I can’t remember what other countries had this cut, but there weren’t many. Version 2 (shortest). When Miramax acquired the movie for the US, they ran some test screenings and asked me if I could take about 10 mins out. They made special reference to the dinner scene where Pauline imagines her parents dying. Miramax sent their “hatchetman” Charlie McClelland to New Zealand to work on these cuts with us. I also took out some of the more “English” feeling stuff. I had final approval over all cuts. You have to realise that I have no problem “dabbling” with the cutting, so long as I retain control. I quite enjoy it. In fact I liked working with Charlie so much, I poached him off Miramax, and he now runs WETA DIGITAL here in New Zealand! Version 3 (middle). When Miramax were prepping the UK release, they were going to use the US version. I suggested we put some of the cut footage back in, esp
