Raw Meat |  | Director: Gary Sherman
Actors: Donald Pleasence, Norman Rossington, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney, Hugh Armstrong
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1004829
ISBN: 0792857445
UPC: 027616888563
EAN: 9780792857440
Theatrical Release Date: September 1973
Release Date: August 26, 2003
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| • | This horroric dishes out "genuine thrills" (Chicago Tribune), when a flesh-eating mutant emerges from his lair beneath the streets of an unsuspecting London. System Requirements: Starring: Donald Pleasence, Norman Rossington, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney Directed By: Gary Sherman Running Time: 88 Min., Color Copyright 2003 MGM Studios. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating:&nbs |
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This horror classic dishes out "genuine thrills" (Chicago Tribune) when a flesh-eating mutant emerges from his lair beneath the streets of an unsuspecting London.System Requirements:Starring: Donald Pleasence Norman Rossington David Ladd Sharon Gurney Directed By: Gary Sherman Running Time: 88 Min. Color Copyright 2003 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 027616888563 Manufacturer No: 1004829
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A great and forgoten cult classic!. March 20, 2009
Puzzle box (Kuwait)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Raw Meat a.k.a. Death Line was a very underrated and brilliant early 70's British exploitation horror film. I bought this film based on hyped reviews I had read elsewhere and I was not disappointed. It was clever, funny and quite brilliant to say the least, the only flaw I noticed was the acting of the two main characters who were abit bland and yes Christopher Lee is barely in it. But Donald Pleasance is stunningly good - his performance and the script conspire to create such a marvelously dry and amusing character, it's worth buying the DVD for that alone. This highly atmospheric and creepy horror film has retained a cult following since its brief theatrical release in America in 1973. Director Gary Sherman (who also made Dead and Buried) intended the scuzzy, atmospheric work to be an allegory for the changes brought by the collapse of the British class system. The story was about a young couple who stumble across a drunk guy in London's underground railway system. The man is discovered to be a displaced member of British upper class, and his story leads to the unearthing of a literally underground society. The British police (led by character actor Donald Pleasence) follow a trail of tube station crimes and stumble upon a group of former subway construction workers who were trapped in a tunnel collapse during the Victorian era. Those who've survived this incident many years ago resort to extreme measures, including cannibalism and kidnapping and now they must be stopped. The film is notable for its use of gore and visceral detail to tell a story, and particularly for its imaginative sound design. The death scenes were great and these include eye gouging, neck slashing, impalement by a broom stick and flesh eating among other things. I have recently watched Creep (another film based in London's Underground) and I may be wrong but there seems to be quite a similarity between the two films despite the number of years between them. Both films contain some gore but due to the storyline, they would seem strange without it and this was obviously the better film. What really elevates the film above its genre contemporaries is an original, or atleast unexplored on film idea and Gary Sherman's fine directing. It is a shame that Sherman directed so little, and other than Dead and Buried hasn't done anything remotly as good as those two films, he shows real promise and flair in his debut feature. This is a lost cult classic of it's time and it's definitely worth watching especially after midnight, enjoy!.
 Gory, Realistic Version Of "Beauty And The Beast" May 17, 2008
J. B. Hoyos (Chesapeake, VA)
"Raw Meat" is an English horror gem released in 1973, one year prior to the debut of Tobe Hooper's masterpiece, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Both movies involve cannibalistic families preying on unsuspected passersby. In the case of "Raw Meat," a cannibalistic "family" has been living beneath London's subway system for decades. Now only two remain alive. The female dies and her "mate" kidnaps a beautiful, young woman.
"Raw Meat" reminded me of "Beauty of the Beast." The cannibalistic man is grotesque in appearance. His skin oozes with sores from lack of sun exposure. Hair hangs from his scalp in clumps. His only intelligible words are: "Mind the doors!" This lonely, child-like creature tries desperately to get the beautiful girl to remain with him. I feel sorry for his plight.
Excellent performances are given from the leads including Donald Pleasance (of John Carpenter's "Halloween" and Dario Argento`s "Phenomena"). He investigates the rash of disappearances. I was disappointed that vampire horror icon, Christopher Lee, only has a brief cameo appearance. Blink and you'll miss him.
The makeup and special effects are quite good. The decaying corpses and severed limbs appear realistically disgusting.
"Raw Meat" ended too abruptly. It didn't quite muster enough suspense for me. The chase scene between the cannibal and the heroine could have been extended. A higher body count would've helped. Nevertheless, "Raw Meat" is a must see for those who like cannibal movies. If you enjoyed "Raw Meat," then I recommend "C.H.U.D. - Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller." Released in the eighties, this movie involves homeless people who are transformed into hideous cannibals because of toxic waste stored beneath the subways.
"Mind the doors!" will keep echoing in your mind long after "Raw Meat" is over.
The MGM release of "Raw Meat" doesn't have any extras except for a theatrical trailer. English subtitles are provided.
Dont ride the subway alone! January 10, 2008
J. Hirth (Standish, ME USA)
Well lets see, we have a deranged cannibal.
Lots of piled up dead bodies in the subway.
Innocent people who get dragged underground to be eaten (or mated with).
And last of all, the great Donald Pleasance of Halloween fame is here too.
Sounds like it should make an interesting and scary horror movie, right?
Well, in truth, this movie is a mixed bag.
For one thing, the pacing could have been a little less slow and tedious.
The plot is orignal but not too different for anyone who has seen the Hills Have Eyes.
The main female character seems a little unbelievable in her role.
And lastly, the villain of this film, who is a cannibal by the way, becomes not scary, but sympathetic.
You almost feel bad for the poor devil sometimes rather than fear him, despite his disgusting reputation that is hinted at and never really shown in the film.
But he does pull off a few brutal murders throughout.
The acting is good for the most part and Donald Pleasance does a great job as the witty chief inspector.
Christopher Lee makes a brief but memorable cameo apperance.
The makeup effects and the really gross nature of the cannibal's dwelling place are done well enough.
The two scenes that really stand out for me are one of his captured victims having his throat slit and feeding the blood to his dying wife/sister/mother whatever and the slow panning shot of the room where he disposes of his victims bodies.
Those two scenes might make your stomach flop over.
In all, it is a good horror movie but could have been better in my opinion
and I would not be surprised if this one gets remade someday.
I think in the end, The Hills Have Eyes (the original) was much better and this is mostly the same thing but it is set in an England subway tunnel instead of desert caves.
Still, if you have never seen The Hills Have Eyes, then I would recommend this for an appetizer to the main course.
I do not regret buying this and it has made a good edition to my horror collection.
 Tastes Like Chicken... August 13, 2007
Bindy Sue Frønkünschtein (under the rubble)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Beneath the streets of London, in a long-forgotten section of the underground subway system, a creature lurks. He is the sole remaining offspring of a male and female construction crew who were buried by a cave-in at the end of the nineteenth century! Now, he continues the family tradition of grabbing unwary tube passengers, and dragging them back to his subterranean slaughterhouse. Sadly for him, he nabs a public official for a late night snack, causing far too much interest in the victim's whereabouts. RAW MEAT is a good old fashioned cannibal movie w/ great actors like Donald Pleasance (Halloween 1 and 2, Phenomena), Clive Swift, and even Christopher Lee himself in a (very) tiny role! A solid story, great acting, and claustrophobic atmosphere (especially in the killer's lair) make RM a personal favorite. Also, our introduction to the flesh-eater's "home" rivals the original TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE's maniacal farmhouse of death! Loads of juicey cadavers and mummified relatives abound! Enjoy...
This movie is for all horror fans!! March 26, 2007
Mark (Madison, Wisconsin)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I thought that this movie delivered its' thrills and chills it had intended. The acting was very good and believable and the story was a different one that most horror movies. Especially one that involved the London subways. This movie is a must have for all horror fans in thier collection.
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