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Possible widescreen version with restored picture and sound? NBC?

posted 14 years ago by VWstarwars
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This film looks like it ws shot in 35 mm, yet because it was a TV movie it has always only been seen in the 4:3 aspect ratio. I think this is a really interesting and gripping film that has been highly ignored, yet shown plenty over the years. The current DVD version shows obvious fading, speckles and age as does the audio, sounding somewhat muffled and hollow. This movie would really benefit from a restoration, if the original negative can be found, and a widescreen transfer. It would also be interesting to see a reflective documentary from the girls and other actors and actresses involved. I think the controversy surrounding its airing, because of shocking scenes, would be really great to see covered. Commentary tracks are now common so that would be a great addition too. I'm just curious as to how many people out there would like to see this happen?

[–] j_etheri 13 years ago

I was disappointed in this dvd. I felt more should have been done, like adding commentaries, etc. I wish they would restore this movie and add commentaries and other features as well, such as interviews with the surviving cast members. Also, make the movie where there would be an audio track while watching and have the cast memebers talk about each scene.

[–] preppy-3 12 years ago

You have to remember--this was a 1970s TV MOVIE! They were shot quickly and cheaply so what's on the DVD was maybe as good as they could get it. Also this was not shot in widescreen--just regular. A cast commentary would be interesting but let's face it--some of the actresses might not want to talk about the film. I heard years later in an interview Blair said she regretted doing the movie--especially the rape scene.