Just remember: if you manage to find that pristine, theatrical-quality rip from 2010... turn around. There is something behind you. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes regarding digital preservation. Always support official releases of films when they are reasonably available.

When a cinephile searches for they are often hunting for one specific piece of lost media: The theatrical ending with the alternate audio mix. As it turns out, the Blu-ray release of Predators has a notoriously different sound design than the theatrical print. Several archive users have uploaded VHS-rips (yes, from screener tapes) captured in 2010 theaters, preserving the original audio dynamic range that the Blu-ray compressed. The Legality & Ethics of "Predators 2010 Internet Archive" It is important to address the elephant in the room. Is this legal?

Officially, the Archive allows users to upload content for "research and preservation," but they respond to takedown notices. You will frequently find that a page has a "Borrow" button (requiring a free account) for a scanned DVD, or it has been taken down entirely.