Underworld (1985 film)
Underworld (also called Transmutations) is a 1985 British horror film directed by George Pavlou, written by Clive Barker and James Caplin, and starring Denholm Elliott, Nicola Cowper, Steven Berkoff, Larry Lamb, Ingrid Pitt, Irina Brook and Art Malik.
| 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 date | 29 November, 1985 (UK) |
Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film's music was produced by synthpop group Freur, which later evolved into the band Underworld, their name taken from the film's title.[1]
Plot
Dr. Savary (Elliott), a sinister biochemist, has created a subhuman species that dwells in London'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.
Cast
- Denholm Elliott - Dr. Savary
- Steven Berkoff - Hugo Motherskille
- Larry Lamb - Roy Bain
- Miranda Richardson - Oriel
- Art Malik - Fluke
- Nicola Cowper - Nicole
- Irina Brook - Bianca
- Ingrid Pitt - Pepperdine
- Brian Croucher - Darling
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 31 March 2011.