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Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on February 04, 2014, 12:56 AM:

I am not optimistic, but I am looking for the following full length features.....
1 - Halloween (Scope Derann) Full Length or even just the final 600'
2 - The Fog (Scope Derann) 3 x 600ft FOUND

3 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre (5 x 400ft)

[ May 14, 2014, 02:05 AM: Message edited by: Dino Everette ]

Posted by Ferran Gimenez (Member # 1069) on February 04, 2014, 01:55 AM:

Hi Dino.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-8mm-The-Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-Feature-Sound-4-x-400ft-/151218885825

Cheers.

Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on February 08, 2014, 12:23 AM:

Thanks Ferran

4 reel TCM ---check! now howz about the 5 reel... [Smile]

Posted by Andrew Newton (Member # 3768) on May 13, 2014, 03:25 PM:

If you ever want to part with that please let me know. I would without a doubt but it.
Thanks

andynewton@blueyonder.co.uk

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on May 13, 2014, 06:46 PM:

The 4X400' Iver print of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE runs for exactly 81 minutes. The full theater length of this film is 84 minutes. So how is, or was there ever a 5X400' reel version with only 3 minutes missing? There's only approximately 60' of film missing, and it could have easily fitted on the 4X400' print! [Confused]

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on May 13, 2014, 08:09 PM:

I had the 4 x 400 version. The only scenes I recall missing were:

1: The opening narration / words scrolling.

2: There is a cut during Sally's abduction by the "cook", and in the truck taking Sally back to the house.

Seems like about 5 minutes worth of material.

By the official que marks (circles at the corner of the film), it seems like reel 5 officially starts right after Sally jumps out the window of the house.

(Isn't it sad that I still remember these little details all these years later [Roll Eyes]

).

James.

Posted by Marshall Crist (Member # 1312) on May 13, 2014, 09:53 PM:

No. It is not sad.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on May 13, 2014, 10:51 PM:

I think it is sad, since you say above "I had the 4 x 400 version" ... especially in today's situation where even a 400' is sought after!!

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on May 14, 2014, 09:06 PM:

Reel change marks aside, the fact still is that there are only THREE minutes of film missing, not five, from the IFS 4X400' print. I timed the 4X400' running time at 81 minutes with a stop watch. The full running time of Texas Chainsaw Massacre is 84 minutes.
If there was a 5X400' full feature, it was just spread out over five reels with less film on each one....

Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on May 15, 2014, 01:13 AM:

James you have an amazing memory and amazing taste in films! [Big Grin]

Thank you so much for your help...The Fog is amazing....

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on May 15, 2014, 06:27 AM:

There was a full length version from Iver films on super 8 however, this was only released as a Hire only copy, I believe there is one or two out there but they were very strict on this. The Fifth reel was around 200ft but the feature was on 5.
The normal release copy on sale to us punters was the 4 x 400ft version which as you say, is very slightly edited.

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on May 15, 2014, 07:47 AM:

Fascinating that Tom. I loaned it in the 70’s from Barry Wiles and had no idea it was just for rental as a 5x400. You learn something new every day.. I have it on 35mm and always think of good old Barry every time its on.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on May 15, 2014, 12:02 PM:

I have that "FOG" feature! Incredibly lovely color on that one. A very good print!

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on May 15, 2014, 09:00 PM:

Thanks Dino- and I'm glad you liked the print!

Good luck on the rest of your search.

James

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