Underworld (1985 film)
| Underworld | |
|---|---|
 The film's poster, bearing its alternative title: Transmutations | |
| Directed by | George Pavlou |
| Produced by |
Kevin Attew Don Hawkins |
| Written by |
Clive Barker (story and screenplay) James Caplin (screenplay only) |
| Starring |
Denholm Elliott Miranda Richardson Steven Berkoff Larry Lamb Art Malik |
| Music by | Freur |
| Cinematography | Sydney Macartney |
| Edited by | Chris Ridsdale |
Release dates | November 1985 (UK) |
Running time | 88 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Underworld (also called Transmutations) is a 1985 British horror film written by Clive Barker and James Caplin. It stars Denholm Elliott, Nicola Cowper, Steven Berkoff, Larry Lamb, Ingrid Pitt, Irina Brook and Art Malik. The film was directed by George Pavlou.
The film's music was produced by synthpop group Freur, which later evolved into the band Underworld who named themselves after the film.[1]
Plot
Dr. Savary (Elliott), a sinister biochemist, has created a subhuman species that dwells in the city's underground. Addicted to Savary's mind-expanding drug, his creations suffer from grotesque disfigurements. The victims' only hope for an antidote lies in kidnapping Nicole (Cowper), a high-class prostitute. Roy Bain (Lamb), a fearless adventurer and Nicole's former lover, is hired to save her.
Release
After a quick cinema run in the UK, the film was given a limited release in the United States by Empire Pictures in April 1986. Two years later, the film was released on video cassette by Vestron Video.[2]
References
- ↑ Lynskey, Dorian (9 October 2014). "Underworld's Dubnobass ... 20 years on". theguardian.com. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ↑ "Company Credits for Transmutations". imdb.com. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
External links
- Underworld at the Internet Movie Database
- Underworld at AllMovie
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