Why the Extended Edition of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is the Ultimate 90s Fever Dream

Let’s be honest with ourselves: 1991’s Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a glorious mess of a movie. It is a film where Kevin Costner rocks a fantastic, flowing mullet and absolutely refuses to even attempt an English accent, while Morgan Freeman grounds the entire blockbusting spectacle with pure, unadulterated dignity.

But if you’ve only ever watched the theatrical cut that used to play on basic cable every Sunday afternoon, you’re missing out on the full experience. You need to track down the Extended Edition. By adding roughly 12 minutes of footage, this version takes a chaotic 90s action-adventure and transforms it into something far more bizarre, darker, and ultimately rewarding.

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Watch This: The Best Version of Friday the 13th for Horror Fans

When Warner Bros. rebooted Friday the 13th in 2009, they released both a streamlined Theatrical Cut and a bloodier, unrated Killer Cut. Fans quickly noticed that what you see on the big screen isn’t everything the filmmakers shot. Here’s how the two versions stack up—and which one might reign supreme on your next horror marathon.

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