The Beast Within
"He Was On The Verge Of Becoming A Man... Eater!"
Originally released in 1982. The Beast Within is a horror/fantasy film. directed by Philippe Mora.
Starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, and Paul Clemens
Synopsis
A horrified teen mutates into a crazed cannibalistic swamp creature, and must uncover the terrifying secret identity of his father before his nasty natural tendencies force him to make jambalaya out of the locals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (119 votes)
Box Office
$7.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ronny Cox
as Eli MacCleary
Bibi Besch
as Caroline MacCleary
Paul Clemens
as Michael MacCleary
R.G. Armstrong
as Doc Schoonmaker
L.Q. Jones
as Sheriff Pool
Don Gordon
as Judge Curwin
Katherine Moffat
as Amanda Platt
Logan Ramsey
as Edwin Curwin
John Dennis Johnston
as Horace Platt
Ron Soble
as Tom Laws
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $7,742,572
Production Companies
- Katzka
- United Artists
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beast Within about?
A horrified teen mutates into a crazed cannibalistic swamp creature, and must uncover the terrifying secret identity of his father before his nasty natural tendencies force him to make jambalaya ou...
Who directed The Beast Within?
The Beast Within was directed by Philippe Mora.
How long is The Beast Within?
The Beast Within has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Beast Within released?
The Beast Within was released on February 12, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beast Within?
The main cast of The Beast Within includes Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, R.G. Armstrong, L.Q. Jones.
Is The Beast Within worth watching?
The Beast Within has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.