Why did the octopus scene get cut out of The Goonies?

The octopus scene in "The Goonies" was cut primarily due to pacing issues and the film's runtime constraints. After test screenings, filmmakers decided the scene slowed down the narrative and detracted from the overall flow of the adventure. Additionally, the special effects for the octopus were not up to the filmmakers' standards, leading to its removal in the final cut.