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The Being

1983Movie1 h 21 minR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jackie Kong
Written by
Jackie Kong
Produced by
Bill Osco
Music by
Don Preston

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Facts

November 18, 1983 · 1 h 21 min · R

Released
November 18, 1983
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

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Questions about The Being

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Being worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.4).

Will The Being scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Being?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.