This Is the ‘Scooby-Doo’ Scene Cut From the Film for Being Too Scary That Left Test Audiences Disturbed
When the live-action Scooby-Doo hit theaters in 2002, it brought the beloved cartoon gang into the real world with plenty of humor, spooky moments, and familiar faces.
Fans enjoyed seeing Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby solving mysteries at Spooky Island, a horror-themed tropical resort. While the movie was a box office success, it wasn’t received well by critics. Over time, it has gained a cult following, in part because of some of the darker material that never made it into theaters.
One deleted scene, written by James Gunn, now famous for his edgy and subversive storytelling, was considered too scary and inappropriate for a children’s movie.
The scene took place in a locker room and featured Velma, played by Linda Cardellini, and Daphne, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. In it, Daphne enters the locker room to find Velma acting strangely, apparently intoxicated and out of her element, dressed in a bikini.
It soon becomes clear that Velma is possessed. Velma begins cracking her neck and lets out a chilling scream.
The scene escalates as other characters join in, chasing Daphne in a mix of horror and slapstick comedy. Many felt the moment was too intense and frightening for a family audience, so the filmmakers decided to cut it from the theatrical release.
This Scooby Doo scene was cut from the film because it was too scary.
— Emir Han (@RealEmirHan) November 4, 2025
When test audiences first watched it, they felt disturbed by the nature of this scene.
This scene depicted a possessed Velma chasing for Daphne's soul.
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Since then, the deleted scene has resurfaced and attracted attention from fans who enjoy its bizarre and daring tone. It was eventually included in VHS and DVD releases, giving audiences a look at the darker, more mature version of Scooby-Doo that James Gunn originally envisioned.
This deleted scene shows a side of the film that fans rarely saw in theaters, reminding us that even family movies sometimes have a wild, unexpected side. What do you think about this deleted scene? Would it have been too scary for kids, or is it a fun glimpse into a different version of Scooby-Doo? Share your thoughts in the comments.
