In conclusion, the steamy sex scene cut from Breaking Dawn Part 1 remains a fascinating footnote in the Twilight Saga's history. While the scene may have been cut, its impact on the film and its fans continues to be felt.
The most significant cut involved the pacing of the act itself. The original version featured more rhythmic, realistic movement. The final cut is a rapid-fire montage of skin, hands, and Bella grabbing the headboard. By reducing the length of specific shots and cutting away quickly, the filmmakers removed the "thrusting" that the ratings board found objectionable.
The final book was split into two feature-length films, both written by Melissa Rosenberg and produced by Wyck Godfrey and author Stephenie Meyer . U.S. Release Date Primary Filming Locations Worldwide Gross November 18, 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Baton Rouge, LA; Vancouver, Canada $732 Million Breaking Dawn – Part 2 November 16, 2012 Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Vancouver, Canada $868 Million Key Movie Moments Breaking Dawn – Part 1
: A harrowing sequence where Edward injects his venom into Bella’s heart to save her life. The scene ends with Bella opening her eyes, now a blood-red vampire. Director: Bill Condon .