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Death Line

1972·Movie
1h 27min·R
70
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A new line in terror.

When a government official disappears in the London tunnels, after several reports of missing people in the same location, Scotland Yard start to take the matter seriously, along with a couple who stumble into a victim by accident.
Grisly Cannibal HorrorClaustrophobic AtmosphereUnderground LondonSocial CommentaryMystery & IntrigueBleak & DisturbingCult Classic70s British Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death Line legally?

Death Line is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight+, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death Line worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Line rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Death Line?

1 h 27 min

Death Line runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Line?

Critics87
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Death Line higher (87) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Death Line in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Death Line?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Line in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Line use?

Sinister SubwayLast of His KindThe Cavalry Arrives LateOne-Word VocabularyImpending Doom P.O.V.Shovel StrikeEven Evil Has Loved OnesI Have You Now, My PrettyThe End... Or Is It?Leave the Camera RunningGroin AttackJurisdiction Frictionand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Death Line, including Sinister Subway, Last of His Kind, The Cavalry Arrives Late.