Death Line 4K 1972

“Caution... doors closing!” - a frightening voice from the tunnels of the night subway in the movie “Death Line.”

After watching the film, I was left with a lot of impressions! At first, I thought it would be something like a detective story or a drama, but I was wrong. To be honest, the film is not even a horror movie, but rather a thriller. It's not like other horror films of that time, such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Alien, and others. That's what makes it unique, so to speak. And all this is thanks to the setting — the subway, which has only recently begun to attract screenwriters and other filmmakers.

Of course, the film is also carried by the acting, especially the late Donald Pleasence (known to everyone from the Halloween franchise). Norman Rossington and Clive Swift also did a great job and proved that thrillers and horror films could be made well not only in America but also in Great Britain.

In principle, the film has quite good visual design. The dark tunnels, the makeup of the underground dwellers and the abandoned station look pretty good. It is clear that the cinematographer had room to maneuver, which is pleasing.

What else can be added? If you liked Midnight Express and Creep, then this movie is for you. For everyone else, it's obvious that you won't like it. Of course, the release date may scare even fans of the genre, although I assure you that the movie is good, even despite its year of release.