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The Beast Must Die

1974Movie1 h 33 minPG

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Wealthy big game hunter Tom Newcliffe has tracked and killed practically every type of animal in the world. But one creature still evades him, the biggest game of all - a werewolf.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Directed by
Paul Annett

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Facts

April 1, 1974 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
April 1, 1974
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

As You Know, Face Death with Dignity, Deadpan Snarker +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beast Must Die?"

Questions about The Beast Must Die

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beast Must Die?

In the United States, The Beast Must Die streams on Prime, Philo, AMC+, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Beast Must Die worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Beast Must Die okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Beast Must Die scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Beast Must Die?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Beast Must Die use?

As You KnowFace Death with DignityDeadpan SnarkerAgent ScullyIKEA WeaponryDemoted to ExtraCloud Cuckoo LanderI Am a HumanitarianSpared by the AdaptationMutual KillTeacher/Student RomanceDeath by Adaptationand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including As You Know, Face Death with Dignity, and Deadpan Snarker.