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I am going to take the opposite view here on reinserting the "kill me" scene in the Alien director's cut. When I view it in the film it feels like more of a payoff scene and it really doesn't break the net of tension of the film. First, the "kill me" scene is missing the dialogue between Ripley and Dallas... a good choice as she gets to the point and it makes her character stronger. It also gives that audience a pay off moment and to me, at this point, the audience should be expecting the ending as soon as she gets to the shuttle. This way, with the audience relaxed, the Alien coming back is even more a a shocker.
I would have to say that the 2003 Director's Cut is the preferred cut for me.
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