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The Beast Must Die

1974·Movie
1h 33min·PG
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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One of these eight people will turn into a werewolf. Can you guess who it is when we stop the film for the WEREWOLF BREAK? See it ... solve it ... but don't tell!

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.
Werewolf HorrorWhodunitMystery Thriller70s HorrorIsolationGothic SettingCreature FeatureViolent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Beast Must Die legally?

The Beast Must Die is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Beast Must Die worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beast Must Die rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Beast Must Die?

1 h 33 min

The Beast Must Die runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beast Must Die?

Critics52
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate The Beast Must Die higher (52) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Beast Must Die in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Beast Must Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beast Must Die in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Beast Must Die, including As You Know, Face Death with Dignity, Deadpan Snarker.