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How a Fan Recut Brian De Palma’s Raising Cain into a Director’s Cut!

How a Fan Recut Brian De Palma’s Raising Cain into a Director’s Cut!

Update: 2025-06-18
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Dive into the fascinating story of how filmmaker Pete Gelderblom re-edited Brian De Palma’s 1992 thriller Raising Cain to restore its original vision, earning De Palma’s approval for the Blu-ray release. In this podcast episode, Pete shares how a forum post sparked his journey, the challenges of restructuring the film, and De Palma’s reaction to the fan-made cut. We also explore a iconic scene from De Palma’s The Fury (1978), showcasing his visionary style. Perfect for film buffs and De Palma fans!

0:00 - Intro to Brian De Palma Podcast

1:15 - Pete Gelderblom on Recutting Raising Cain

9:27 - De Palma’s Approval & Blu-ray Release

20:44 - Analyzing The Fury’s Staircase Scene

28:01 - Final Thoughts & Pete’s Future Projects

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Discover how a fan’s edit became a cinematic milestone with this Raising Cain director’s cut story!



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How a Fan Recut Brian De Palma’s Raising Cain into a Director’s Cut!

How a Fan Recut Brian De Palma’s Raising Cain into a Director’s Cut!

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