<p>I’ve noticed that the US/UK Blu-ray version contains several scenes different from the theatrical cut (I saw in Australian cinemas and on French/Japanese/Italian Blu-ray).
</p><p>Therefore, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are 2 versions of the film around the globe! Fans in the UK/US actually saw a different version of Blood Wars from what the rest of the world did!
</p><p>Here are a few differences between the UK Blu-ray and the theatrical version I saw in the cinema.
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NO. 1: Scream
</p><p>In the opening fight scene, Selene is being hunted and trapped in a tunnel.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, Selene screams, LEAVE ME ALONE!
</p><p>Instead of saying PUT HER DOWN!, one of the lycans replies, “Too late for that. You’re coming with us.”
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</p><p>NO. 2: Selene VS Gregor
</p><p>Gregor: Marius will find you.
</p><p>Selene shoots Gregor in his feet.
</p><p>Selene: Do you UNDERSTAND your message?
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, Selene’s voice has been redubbed. It sounds different from the theatrical cut. The focus is on the word “understand”.
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</p><p>NO. 3: David’s extra line
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, we hear this dialogue.
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</p><p>David: What is it? Have you seen this before?
</p><p>Selene: No, but we need to get it out. Let’s go.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we hear more from David.
</p><p>David: What is it? Have you seen this before?
</p><p>Selene: No, but we need to get it out.
</p><p>David: I think I’m gonna need your help.
</p><p>Selene: Let’s go.
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</p><p>NO. 4: Thomas VS The Council scene
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</p><p>In the theatrical cut, we hear this:
</p><p>Cassius: Shame on you, sir! I will not hear her name spoken again.
</p><p>Semira: Cassius, I share your outrage. (To Thomas) Whatever has possessed you?
</p><p>Thomas (looks contemptuously at Semira and speaks to Cassius): If we don’t act decisively, the war will be at your gate within a fortnight.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we don’t hear Semira. The scene directly cuts to Thomas’ response to Cassius.
</p><p>Cassius: Shame on you, sir! I will not hear her name spoken again.
</p><p>Thomas: If we don’t act decisively, the war will be at your gate within a fortnight.
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</p><p>NO. 5: Eve’s voice
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, when David and Selene are recharging their weapons in a safe house, Selene finds a lock of Eve’s hair. Selene is saddened when she remembers Eve.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we do not only see this, but also hear Eve’s voice.
</p><p>Eve: I leave you this of me... but only this. You’re not my mother.
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</p><p>NO. 6: Wintergarden soiree
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, Semira approaches David. We hear this dialogue.
</p><p>David: It’s good to be offered sanctuary, Semira. Thank you.
</p><p>Semira: It will be entirely my pleasure. Tell me, is it true that her blood brought you back to life?
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, the dialogue is shorter.
</p><p>David: It’s good of you to welcome us. Thank you.
</p><p>Semira: Tell me, is it true that her blood brought you back to life?
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</p><p>NO. 7: Machina Sanguinem Exhauri
</p><p>When Thomas and David enter Semira’s secret chamber and find Selene being drained of her blood, we hear this dialogue.
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</p><p>David: What the hell have they done to her?
</p><p>Thomas: Machina Sanguinem Exhauri. Bloodletting. Semira wants Selene’s most precious asset.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we get a close up shot of Thomas’ worried expression when he says “BLOODLETTING”.
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</p><p>NO. 8: Selene’s death scene
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, we get a close up shot of Selene looking towards the water and saying her last words, “WATER IS THE PATH.” Then she commits suicide by sliding under the ice into the water. Gradually, her fiercely blue vampire eyes turn black.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we DO NOT get a close up shot of Selene’s face NOR hear her say WATER IS THE PATH. Before she commits suicide, her last words are, “Michael, find Eve.” As her blue eyes turn black, there are a few shots of the moon. We also hear a wolf howling to the moon, like a requiem for Selene.
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</p><p>NO. 9: Funeral
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, after Semira consumes Selene’s blood and utters HOW FASCINATING, the scene cuts back to the Nordic Coven and we hear Lena say THE WATER IS THE PATH. David and Lena lower Selene’s body into the water.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, we do not hear Lena. There is a longer shot of Selene’s body descending into the water.
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</p><p>NO. 10: Climactic battle
</p><p>In the theatrical cut, Marius searches for Selene in the armory of the Eastern Coven. Finally, Selene shows up, and Marius lycan-style charges towards Selene.
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</p><p>In the UK Blu-ray version, when Selene appears, we hear her say, “Looking for someone?”
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</p><p>So far I’ve only found these differences. There may be more, but I’m not sure.
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</p><p>Watching Blood Wars on Blu-ray and being able to find so many differences has been a remarkable experience. I enjoy Blood Wars more and more! EPIC!
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</p><p>I’m praying that one day SONY will release director’s cut for Underworld 2-5.
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