 Samaras murder lasted longer in the original cut of the film and    was much more brutal than what audiences saw in theatres.    Originally, the plastic bag over Samaras head failed to subdue    her, leading her killer to repeatedly strike her in the head with    a large rock (which can be seen lying on the ground in some shots    of the well). The rock only weakened Samara, and finally her    killer resorted to slamming her head against the side of the well    before dumping her in.  