The sentry guns are 100% a needed part of the story.

They should have never cut that out of them movie

Idk about anyone else but the sentry scene has always been my favorite scene in the movie

Truly one of the best deleted scenes, in my opinion. It tells us a lot about the nature of the Aliens when encountering a significant threat to the hive. We hear and see just how many Xenomorphs rush straight into danger to eliminate a threat, but also how clever they are about decision making. Like Dr. Church's experiment with the pig and the guard, a single alien will not relinquish a chance to attack an enemy even if it's personal survival is at risk. In this situation, perhaps it was the Queen who called them out of the line of fire in order to preserve the bulk of her forces so that she could consolidate her troops and attack the enemy on her own terms. Very interesting!

As said previously, the sentry scene was awesome and crucial for two reasons. 1) the Aliens getting eviscerated and mowed down by machine guns was so satisfying to see. Xenomorphs are lucky and always seem to have the upper hand, but its nice to know high tech weapons can still help humans fight back just as hard. 2) the draining ammo count created so much good tension and a sense of impending/increasing danger for the marine relying on these two guns to fend off wave after wave

The guns contributed GREATLY to the scene and the overall believably of the Aliens movie! Very realistic portrayal of technology that could have been developed in the near-future.

The full cut of the movie is by far superior to the theatrical release. This is the cut that James Cameron filmed and the one he wanted to be released. Thanks for the video!

I liked seeing the aliens get mowed down even if it was only in a few short clips. Payback finally for the fallen and foolishly disarmed Colonial Marines. Extended cut is the only cut. Sentry guns are canon (pardon the pun).

While I feel all of the inclusions in the Special Edition contribute to making it the superior cut, the sentry scenes put it over the top for me. It adds a surprising amount of suspense and tension to the movie, and also adds for better overall story pacing.

I can understand cutting it for time, but I think overall it makes the movie more cohesive and like you said, is nice seeing a little more of the USCM tech. It's also nice to see the humans get a small victory where they can.

IMHO the sentry scene explains why Ripley runs into so few xenomorphs when she goes to rescue Newt. There were, according to some sources, roughly 160 colonists at Hadley's Hope. If all of them had been turned into xenomorphs that'd be 160 xenomorphs. Hudson comments that the xenos were "wall to wall" in the tunnel so I think it is safe to say that between the two sentry scenes that the vast majority of xenomorphs were killed. Add to that the xenomorphs that were killed by the marines when they entered the "sanctuary" through the ceiling. By the time Ripley went to rescue Newt there were probably only a handful of xenomorphs left. And as far as the big return on the motion tracker when Newt is taken? Could have been full grown xenos, could have been a bunch of facehuggers with just a few xenos. We only saw one full grown xeno when Newt was actually taken which doesn't seem likely given how xenos tend to attack in packs throughout the rest of the movie. Maybe the queen, being fairly intelligent, sent some facehuggers to act as a diversion for her few remaining full grown xenos. She can always make more facehuggers... technically an endless supply but she needs hosts for xenos. Facehuggers are expendable.

The Sentry Gun scenes end up giving me my favorite Hudson line when someone then comments that the reason that they stopped advancing towards the guns is they may be looking for other ways in. Hudson: "Maybe we have them demoralized."

Hudson: It s a shooting gallery in there.

The sentry gun scene adds weight to the stakes that they cast was up against in the story of ALIENS. It established that the entire hadley's hope population was already spawned from, it shows that xenos are still a threat despite advanced firearms, it also shows that the xenos can learn from losses... it also helps ripley near the end because there are fewer xenos guarding the queen due to the combined losses from the sentry gun scene and escape scenes combined.

I saw Aliens in the theater in 1986 with a friend who agreed to see it. Of course the sentry gun scene was not in the movie. When we returned we caught Siskel and Ebert reviewing the film on TV. Ironically, when the film was shown on TV or cable around 1989 the longer version of the film was played. That version did include the sentry guns -- the longer version of the film. Does it make it a better movie? Simply, yes. It doesn't take the film over the top but was rather a catchy addition to the sci-fi film classic when I first saw it and recognized right away it was not part of the film. However, the only real point is that it would have been better if the sentry guns were kept in the film.

In my opinion, I feel it’s obvious these scenes definitely add to the feel of the overall movie and should have never been cut. I’m glad we got these scenes in the directors cut version of the film. Great work as always!

I grew up with the Colonial Marines Technical Manual and this channel totally makes me feel 12 again. Awesome video.

The sheer scope of terror and joy the Turret Scene was *awesome* . The Xenomorphs are shown to be somewhat intelligent and retreat. However, though they retreat, we know that there are way more Xenomorphs alive even though the turrets ran out of ammo (or have a incredibly low amount). If they threw a half-dozen more bodies or so against the guns, all of the humans would be dead and so we see how lucky the humans were.

I clicked so hard. “ maybe we have them demoralised”

I personally love the auto-turret scenes in Aliens. Everyone loves neat high-tech gear and guns.

Huge addition to the movie. The scene builds tension as the scale of the xenomorph threat is revealed by an attack that almost overwhelms the characters and the equipment is interesting enough that it adds to the movie and makes you want to learn more about it. My father recorded the HBO premiere of Aliens for me in 1987 and my friends never had a laserdisc player growing up, so I had to wait for the 1999 special edition dvd to see this. Great video!

"Next time they walk right up and knock" - Corp. Hicks "Maybe we got them demoralized" - Pr. Hudson Loved those sentry turrets. reminds me how my parents used to curse me when I watched the invasion attempt scene late at night, with the DTS sound lol

I watched this with surround sound on. When the aliens began thumping and thudding against the barriers I could feel it in the floor. Always loved this scene.

The sentry guns add a whole dimension to the movie , they induce fear that the aliens are not just mindless eating machines. Considering the movie was from 1986 the idea for this technology for the time is brilliant.

I love the scene it shows just how relentless the xenomorph threat on acheron was they went through almost 100% ammo on all four guns and there was still a large enough swarm for the battle in operations.

There’s an Easter egg in the game Aliens: Colonial Marines. The sentry units placed in the corridor are still there, and the one with 10 rounds left still reads “010” on the ammo counter.

I find the sentry guns scene was one of the best scenes in the movie, and it definitely kept me riveted to the story. It also adds a lot more suspense in the tactical psychology of the Xenomorphs

All in camera effects and still more than 30 years later it looks absolutely incredible. Integral to the story in my opinion aswell.

Its a completely different movie without them! Their inclusion provides the sense of overwhelming numbers you can't appreciate especially without the original opening scene where you see live "terra-formers" and their families on the base. Love it!

They still ain’t stoppin’ ‘em man... look at those ammo counters go... Love those scenes. A and B guns tracking and firing, multiple targets...

Should have never cut this scene. I just saw the directors cut for the first time a couple weeks ago and this was one of the most noted scenes I missed. I remember the theatrical version Hicks mentioning them when he salvaged them from the wreckage but we don’t ever get to see them in action. Then getting to see them in action was something else. They were pretty sick!

It’s important to the story and should never have been cut...

The only thing wrong with the deleted scene was that the alien exploding footage was just reused atmospheric processor footage shown earlier in the movie. We got to see how savage and relentless the aliens were even at the loss of more of them than hosts gained, I loved the footage, it also showed just how awesome the marine hardware was and it was a taste of how they could have locked that colony down had they not had a complete fool of a commanding officer.

The very first time I watched Aliens I streamed it from a...erm...less than reputable source. I didn't know whether or not I'd like the film, so I didn't want to risk money. The version I unknowingly watched was the Special Edition, and I adored the film (I now own several different copies of the film, so don't worry, they got my money :P). Later on I watched the theatrical release, not knowing the difference between the two yet, and I was highly disappointed with the cut content. To me, the movie simply felt incomplete without the content that was removed. Every single scene that was cut felt like an important piece of a puzzle had been lost. While all of them are important, the scenes with the sentry guns were actually my favorite part of the movie. Having to sit there and just watch that ammo counter go down while my heart rate increased was such an important scene for me, and as pointed out, it showed that the aliens were intelligent and weren't just operating on instinct. Anyway, those are just my two cents. Love your content!

This was a very elemental portion of this movie! I can't imagine watching it without it!

It's a bad ass part of the movie should have left it in.

When I was a kid in the 80's, we taped a showing of Aliens that played on our local Fox affiliate. It had almost all of the director's cut scenes included, such as the sentry guns and the stuff about Ripley's daughter. It was the only version I knew. Years later we bought a boxed set of the first three movies on VHS, and I was shocked! Why did they cut the movie?! I thought maybe it was too long to fit on tape, so this particular version was edited down for length. I had no idea it was the version most people knew, and the one I watched was an extended cut. The theatrical cut still feels wrong to me. I can't watch it.

Sentry scene was iconic! 👍

Great Job as always! I now can’t wait to see this version of the film. Glad I haven’t yet, so I can look forward to the new material. Thanks you good sir.

Aliens was always my second favorite movie... and when my buddy recorded the extended version on CITY 57 in Toronto back in the day and invited me over for a sleep over to watch it, I was in heaven! Best directors cut I've ever seen!

There were flaws in the Colonial Marines game, but there were also some cool parts of it. Including the survival mode where the UA 571-Cs help out big time to cover you.

really kick ass in A:CM too. especially in the escape mode and bug hunt mode

I remember the sentry guns being used in the VHS version waaaaayyyyy back after the movie hit theaters....didn't know what version I saw as a kid...haven't seen it since.

I couldn't believe these scenes were cut, and when I got my hands on the director's cut, man, this blew my mind. This certainly adds to the already great sequel. One on my favorite parts. This guns kick ass. Thanks.

Still the most scariest movie of all time.. iv ben following the whole series since the original and this one here still scares The Living Daylights out of me..

Awwwe Yyyeeaaaahh :) The UA 571-C Sentry Guns were very important and deserved to be left in the theatrical release. One of the only things that kicked some serious Alien @$$ .

This scene is so critical to how the plot developed I cannot believe they ever thought it was a good idea to cut it. Not to mention how unique it is as a action set piece, and I always liked to think of the ammo counters going down as a fresh take on watching the motion tracker for suspense.

I love the calm Cadence and matter-of-fact presentation of your voice.

Pisses me off that this scene rarely gets played.

It explains why there were so few aliens left by the time Ripley enterer the atmo processer. The guns had killed most of them.

The Sentry Gun scenes are such a good addition that one really has to wonder why they were omitted from the original cut in the first place. As mentioned by others, the scenes not only add some tension and introduce another interesting piece of equipment, but it's also important for pacing and plot purposes to lull the viewer into a false sense of security. We've seen the USCM utterly decimated by the Aliens and the survivors shell-shocked by what has occurred. But they regroup and devise a plan for survival and escape. The Sentry Gun scenes and the Aliens retreat appears to validate that plan as being the right one - allowing the survivors (and us) to breathe a little easier and think everyone will be able to walk out. That just serves to make it all the more shocking when the Aliens start crawling out from the ceiling. . .

I feel that the Sentry gun scenes added greatly to the movie. It provided further insight into the intelligence of the xenomorphs and the technical prowess of the USCM.

I personally loved the scene with the guns myself

Is it just me, or does he sound like his voice is like that of a character from one of the Alien films

I just subscribed to your channel based of how u explained the guns in aliens now I find myself about to watch all ur vids keep em coming

It builds the suspense very well.. This scene was in it when I first saw it at the theater in summer of 1986. I was disappointed when I had seen it later, that the scene was not there. I had told a friend when we were watching on VHS once. And the scene wasnt there. (note two thumbs down, as opposed to over one thousand thumbs up, with over 10,000 views 5.2.18) Great video work Derek!

In my personal opinion that is one of most chilling scenes in whole film. And one of my favourites (one of - not THE most). I have few friends that argued that this scene didn't really contributed too much to the film as whole - and while at first glance that seem to be true, I always standed my ground that it is very important scene because it showes few iinteresting things about behaviour of Xenomorphs (like mentioned ability to reason that looses become unacceptable and it is better to retreat and try diffrent approatch). Futher more this scene is one that showes Xenomorphs' weakness. Untill that point we saw them victorious in every situation. Nostromo - it managed to kill almost all crew before got killed. Hadley's Hope? Again - got whiped out by xenomorphs. Marines entering hive to rescue colonists? Same - got their butts kicked. This is first time that film showed xenomorphs actually loosing fight. But of course - that is just my opinion and nobody has to agree with it. As for whether this scene should or should not be cut out - I think it should not.

Always loved these guns, thought they were awesome killing machines! I love Aliens!

Thank you for outstanding content. Love your work.

Having played the Alien in AVP 2010, I did not like being shot at by those guns. Really cruel things. Had special pleasure destroying them. I can relate to the poor aliens from the movie. No wonder they were so pissed off when they finally breached in. LOL

Yay I was second! my life is now complete.........ly fucked lol. Seriously tho great work brother as always!! I greatly appreciate the hard work and time you put into this content for us! Thanks very much for the hours of great entertainment you have given me and many others!

Love your video as always my fellow lore master you made a masterpiece

Ahh I've been waiting for you to talk about these. That scene was literally my introduction to the alien series. Aliens was being aired on TV in the mid 90's, I was about 13 and at first my parents wouldn't let me watch. By this scene I bargained my way in and watched in awe. And was so confused when I could never find it again for the next 10 some years.

The more Firepower the better

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Sentry guns are a great part of the story--when included in other cuts, though, they come with other scenes that could've stayed out. The sentry guns help explain why such a tiny force didn't hesitate to go into harm's way (always a plot hole for me) but most importantly, show why the xenos are so dangerous. They can conserve losses, regroup and counterattack.

I remember seeing this film at the theater ( directors cut). The machine gun sequence was phenomenal!! So, yeah on a nutshell it does add to the story.👍thanks, because I’ve seen the “cut” version, and it diminished the story a bit. Kudos to you! Keep up the good work!😃

I think this scene is better added in not only cause of the added tension but there's a deeper tactical mindset to the Xenomorphs. When the alert from the sentry guns comes in every person is there watching those screens. It's possible the Xeno's purposefully sent fodder against them to make sure all eyes were on the sentry guns and not elsewhere in the facility monitoring them getting into previously unknown areas. One major piece of evidence in favor of this is that you don't see the aliens coming from all four directions and charge the guns they don't crawl on the ceiling, floor, and both walls to add to the possibility of overwhelming the sentry guns positions they charge and in some frames are literally stood still as they're blown apart. The ones the sentries shoot are merely distractions to keep the humans from noticing the larger picture. Once the A & B guns lost their ammo the Aliens pounded on the pressure door to keep up the illusion that was their intended target. Or maybe I'm just reading too much into nothing.

I think the scenes truly added tension to the film overall. Because the scene later when Hudson and Vasquez go out into the SAME corridor where the earlier sentry guns caused the xenomorph attack to retreat really added to the tension.

Late comment here, but I agree with most everyone else that the inclusion of the sentry gun scenes definitely helped make a great movie even better. The scenes add another layer of tension to the movie and help to further build up the suspense leading up to the Xenomorph's final assault on the group before they can make a clean escape. We get to see a little more character development from our protagonists and, as you pointed out, more insight into the intelligence and behavior of the Alien Hive. All in all it adds some more depth to the film and though it was a shame these scenes were cut from the theatrical release, its great that we got to see them in the special editions. Thanks for the awesome video and stay safe out there!

Seeing the sentry guns in the film for me was like seeing a light saber for the first time, the excitement was that high! I loved the AvP games most of all the first one, I played it for years.

The sentry gun cut is a fun scene it only adds to the movie in an exciting way.

The first time I watched the director's cut of aliens I was blown away by the scenes they cut out. The extended cut is the only cut I'll watch now.

Excellent briefing, I've watched it 3 times now.

Gotta watch the special edition now thanx!👍

Having only recently discovered the special edition I have to say it it absolutely the best way to watch the film. The sentry guns add a necessary tension that adds greatly to the terror they’re experiencing. Those sentry guns were the ultimate Badass!

Definitely needed them !

Thanks for your commentary. I saw the original (without) and years later on DVD the full version. I was blown away (excuse the pun) with the guns. It was one of the best scenes, especially between bursts when the fired rounds suck the gunsmoke along with them. Barrel temp, rounds remaining! I mean it doesn't get better than that.

i grow up watching Aliens - theatrical cut. But when i first saw the directors cut and the sentry gun scenes for me it was like watching a new movie. I was so thrilled and sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time... The next day i went out to see my friends and they were already talked about these sentry guns scenes, but interesting thing was that most of them saw Aliens for the very first time!

I really loved the cut sentry hallway scene. There was this feeling of impending dread, watching the round count dwindle and knowing the xenomorphs were STILL coming!

p.s i love the choice of music in your videos.

"look at those counters go" "it's like a shooting gallery down there"

A+ video. Thank you

It’s one of my favorite scenes from the extended edition. I absolutely love re-watching it several times and every time I go back to play AVP:2010 and Colonial Marines (yes, I actually like Colonial Marines) it just makes me smile to see the Sentry Guns

Sentry guns were CRITICAL in establishing the fortress mentality of that chapter of the movie. We already knew barricades weren't enough to hold off xenomorphs at Hadley's Hope. This is shooting out of the castle as it were and I loved all the scenes that featured the sentry guns in the Special Edition of Aliens.

one of the best scenes of the film ,and i have to say special edition is my fave!

I never knew it was cut out until this video, I love this scene reminds me of Congo the movie

Wow, I never realized it wasn't in the theatrical release, I've only ever watched it with the scene included. I feel like that scene is essential!

Great video thanks

Absolutely those guns add to the movie! It’s one of my favorite scenes that I watch over and over on KZfaq.👍

Definitely like the Sentry Gun scenes. Watching the ammo count down, not knowing if they'll relent or not. It also helps stretch out (in a good way) the length of time the survivors are waiting on Acheron. Otherwise it seems like mere minutes after the dropship crash to Bishop going for the second dropship. More Colonial Marines Technical Manual articles, please!

A GREAT sequence in the film...those Sentry Guns did in fact add extra "Fire Power"...it was definitely a BONUS to have those still available from the wreckage... I am happy it was put back into the Special Edition :-)

Not only are your comments spot on, but I for one think that the Sentries are vital in Aliens as they provide a short-lived yet VERY rare moment of hope, a brief moment when the Team and the audience can actually say: "take that, you suckers!!". Before and after that scene, the extreme vulnerability of the human crew is overwhelming...

I only ever watched the version with the sentrys included. One of my favorite scenes in the movie.

Simply put. The scene ads the feeling of "insurmountable odds"

Love these videos. Makes the alien world seem so real

Great job!

Wow, no annoying 20 second intro and you get right to the point? subscribed.

Tne scene was crucial in building tension at that point in the movie. The guns were literally down to the last few rounds before the attack broke off. Brilliant directing. I remember feeling relieved but also kind of hopeless as the most powerful form of defence was used up so quickly. It left me tbinking 'jesus that was close but what the hell is coming next' brilliant.

The scenes with those guns had me on the edge of my seat!