Cannibals Beneath London: Blue Underground Unearths Raw Meat (AKA Death Line) in 4K UHD

Blue Underground has announced the world premiere of a brand-new 4K restoration of Raw Meat (also known as Death Line), one of Britain’s most infamous subterranean horror films. The cannibal shocker arrives September 30th, 2025, in a Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo, alongside standalone Blu-ray and DVD editions.

A Cult British Horror Returns

First released in 1972, Raw Meat dragged audiences deep beneath London’s Russell Square station into a nightmare of decay, claustrophobia, and cannibalism. The film follows Patricia Wilson (Sharon Gurney) and Alex Campbell (David Ladd) as they stumble across a mysterious unconscious man on the steps of the Underground. When he suddenly vanishes, the investigation by Inspector Calhoun (Donald Pleasence, Cul-de-sac, The Pumaman) uncovers a terrifying legend of workers entombed during the construction of the tunnels—survivors who resorted to cannibalism to live, spawning generations of feral descendants still hunting in the dark.

Adding star power to the horror, the film features Christopher Lee (Horror Express, The Wicker Man) and Hugh Armstrong (The Beastmaster) in a disturbing role originally intended for Marlon Brando. Directed by Gary Sherman, who later helmed Dead & Buried, Vice Squad, and Poltergeist III, Raw Meat cemented itself as a unique entry in the British horror canon with its grim tone and unforgettable atmosphere.

Restored and Revitalized

Blue Underground has pulled Raw Meat back into the light with a meticulous 4K restoration sourced from the original uncensored camera negative. The release includes Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, giving horror fans the most immersive presentation of the film to date.

Packed with Special Features

The release is loaded with extras that dive deep into the history and legacy of the film:

Audio Commentaries: One with director Gary Sherman, producer Paul Maslansky, and assistant director Lewis More O’Ferrall, plus a brand-new track with film historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth.
Tales From The Tube: An interview with Gary Sherman and executive producers Jay Kanter & Alan Ladd Jr.
From the Depths: An interview with star David Ladd and producer Paul Maslansky.
Mind the Doors: An interview with star Hugh Armstrong.
Theatrical trailers, TV spots, radio spots, and a poster & still gallery.

The Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo comes housed in an embossed, foil-highlighted slipcover, making it a must-own collector’s piece. It is now available for preorder on Amazon.