The Beast Within (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Beast Within is a 1982 horror film directed by Philippe Mora, starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch and Paul Clemens. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Philippe Mora
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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French - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beast Within About?
The premise of The Beast Within without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man experiences a terrifying physical and psychological transformation, battling intense primal urges while trying to maintain his humanity. As he struggles to control these instincts, the distinction between man and beast becomes increasingly blurred, leading to a chilling exploration of inner darkness and the struggle for control.
The Beast Within Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- metamorphosis
- grindhouse film
- rape
- psychotronic film
- cicada
- murder
- monster
- sheriff
- mother son relationship
- car accident
- police
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- insemination
- torch
- flashlight
- impaled corpse
- safe
- search party
- bald man
- isolated community
- gas station
- gas station attendant
- blonde
- trail of blood
- impalement
- husband wife relationship
- conspiracy
- hospital
- curse
- illness
- swamp
- arson
- dog
- investigation
- judge
- newspaper
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- torn clothes
- dead dog
- father daughter relationship
- cannibal
- monster attack
- head blown off
- dog carries a severed hand
- father hits his daughter
- screaming woman
- raped by a monster
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
The Beast Within Cast
Ronny Cox leads the cast, with Bibi Besch and Paul Clemens. Directed by Philippe Mora; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philippe Mora
Also Starring in The Beast Within
· 6 moreMore from Philippe Mora
More films directed by Philippe Mora: Snide and Prejudice, Mercenary II: Thick & Thin, Joseph’s Gift and Back in Business.
The Beast Within Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Beast Within 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
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The Beast Within Plot Summary
What happens in The Beast Within from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While traveling through the picturesque backroads of rural Mississippi after their honeymoon, Eli McCreary (Ronny Cox) and Caroline McCreary (Bibi Besch) find themselves in a harrowing situation when they miss a turn and their car becomes stuck in the mud. Seeking assistance, Eli sets off on foot to a nearby service station. Unfortunately, as he is gone, a mysterious creature attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of their dog and a horrific assault on Caroline, which leads to her becoming pregnant.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beast Within, scene by scene
The Beast Within Box Office
The Beast Within grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
The Beast Within Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Beast Within.
How Well Do You Know The Beast Within?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What event during Eli and Caroline's road trip changes their lives forever?
Cars in The Beast Within
11 cars on screen, including the 1981 GMC Jimmy and the 1981 GMC Suburban.
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1981 GMC Jimmy Important role -
1981 GMC Suburban Important role -
1964 Oldsmobile 98 Important role -
1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Important role
The Beast Within Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Das Engelsgesicht - Drei Nächte des Grauens (1982)” and “Das Engelsgesicht - Drei Nächte des Grauens”.
- Also known as
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- Das Engelsgesicht - Drei Nächte des Grauens (1982)
- Das Engelsgesicht - Drei Nächte des Grauens
- Sangre de bestia
- Sangue Amaldiçoado
- Les entrailles de l'enfer
- 戦慄！呪われた夜
- Το Κτήνος στο Κορμί του
- A bennemlakó szörnyeteg
- Wcielenie
- Zver u čoveku
- Con la bestia dentro
- Odjuret inom dig
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- Звір всередині
- 食尸人
- Зверь внутри
- 공포의 기억
- Le démon en lui
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The Beast Within FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Beast Within, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beast Within?
The Beast Within runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Beast Within released?
The Beast Within was released on February 12, 1982.
Who directed The Beast Within?
The Beast Within was directed by Philippe Mora.
More films by Philippe Mora Who is in the cast of The Beast Within?
The Beast Within stars Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch and Paul Clemens, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Beast Within make at the box office?
The Beast Within grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
How is The Beast Within rated?
The Beast Within has 5.6/10 on IMDb and 42 on Metacritic.
Does The Beast Within have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beast Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Beast Within in?
The original language of The Beast Within is French.
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