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Jul 16, 2019, 2:01 PM EDT (Updated)

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While a stunning performance can make or break a film, success is often more dependent on the whole of the movie, itself, than on its principle players. Nothing shows this more than the cutting of A-List names from a movie. To prove our point, we found 12 well known Hollywood stars whose performances were snipped completely out of famous sci-fi, horror, and fantasy flicks. It just goes to show that even a through-the-roof profile is no protection against the cruel blows of the editor's axe.

Harrison Ford cut from E.T.In 1982, Harrison Ford was hot off his roles in Star Wars and Empire...

Chris Cooper cut from The RingChris Cooper, Academy Award Winner for his role in Adaptation, was...

Ellen Pompeo cut from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindBefore becoming the eponymous lead...

Michelle Monaghan cut out of ConstantineVeteran actress Michell Monaghan had a part in Constantine...

Eugene Levy removed from Ghostbusters 2The only actor with the sad distinction of appearing in all...

Michael Biehn taken out of Terminator 2Biehn played Sgt. Kyle Reese in the original Terminator, so...

Ben Affleck's cut from ElektraThe best screenplay and best director Oscar winner had a foray into...

Tobey Maguire cut from Life of PiAng Lee took on directorial duties for the visually stunning Life...

Ghostface Killah cut from IronmanWu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah entwined his persona with...

Alison Lohman cut from DragonflyAlison Lohman's cut from Dragonfly was perhaps the cruelest,...

Rik Mayall cut from Sorceror's StoneĀ In the translation from page to screen, one Harry Potter...

Skeet Ulrich cut from CursedThe veteran of supernatural films and TV shows appeared in Wes Craven's...
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