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Dune 1984 Alternative Edition Redux edited by Spicediver / Multiple Subs / 4K Upscaling by GW

A 4K AI-upscaled, subtitled fan edit of David Lynch's 1984 Dune by Spicediver that restores deleted and lost footage to form an alternative cut.

Why HN readers recommended it

Recommended as the best way to watch Lynch's Dune, closer to his original vision and judged by some the best adaptation of the book.

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The Spicediver edit of Lynch's Dune proved to me that Dune is filmable. I think it remains the best adaptation of Dune. You can watch it here: [VIDEO]
LarryMullins on Hacker News · 2022-12
In Apple TV+ to adapt William Gibson’s cyberpunk novel Neuromancer
Dune: The Alternative Edition Redux at [VIDEO] is a fan's "fanedit" of Lynch's original Dune movie, about 2h50m I think. I found it enjoyable to watch. "Dune Remix is as close to Lynch's vision as possible. Its authors even followed the original script and all …
shrubble on Hacker News · 2024-01
In I Found David Lynch's Lost 'Dune II' Script
I love it too, I actually decided to never read the book because all the book readers I have talked to hated it. Highly recommend the upscaled to 4k fan edit on YouTube. They splice in lost footage that was cut from Lynch’s initial edit. …
krrrh on Hacker News · 2025-05
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