2 Workprint ^new^ - Die Hard

In 2007, when Disney/Fox released the "Decoding Die Hard 2" special edition DVD, fans hoped the workprint would be included. It wasn't. When asked in a 2014 interview, director Renny Harlin acknowledged the workprint's existence but dismissed it.

No. The low quality (fuzzy VHS, muddy audio, missing effects) ruins the experience. The theatrical cut is superior. die hard 2 workprint

For the die-hard fan (pun intended), the joy of this print is in the anomalies. In 2007, when Disney/Fox released the "Decoding Die

The scene where McClane escapes the cockpit via the ejector seat is slightly extended, showing more of the terrorists' reactions. Extended Dialogue: For the die-hard fan (pun intended), the joy

The quality is often low (Quality C/D), featuring "bad audio and video quality" that may only appeal to die-hard completists.

This is mostly a myth, but careful counting reveals the workprint contains approximately 17 more "adult words" than the theatrical R-rated cut. Most notably, McClane’s famous line, "How can the same shit happen to the same guy twice?" had an alternate take in the workprint: "How can the same fucking cosmic nightmare happen to the same goddamn guy twice?" The theatrical cut pulled back for pacing.