Raw Meat
by Gary Sherman
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Actor: David Ladd, Donald Pleasence, Hugh Armstrong, Norman Rossington, Sharon GurneyDirector: Gary Sherman
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 88 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-26
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Raw Meat
Movie Review: Gory, Realistic Version Of "Beauty And The Beast"
Summary: 3 Stars
"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.
Summary of Raw Meat
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:?1004829Horror DVD Video
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