Image of the Beast
1981, English. Directed by Donald W. Thompson.
This prophetic series began with "A THIEF IN THE NIGHT," then came "A DISTANT THUNDER" ...and now the MIGHTIEST of them all... ...as the story continues
Third and best known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to survive as prophecy unfolds in the rise of the Antichrist to the pinnacle of his power and the beginning of God's war on sinful man.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Donald W. ThompsonDirector
- William Wellman Jr.David Michaels
- Susan PlumbKathy
- Patty DunningPatty Myers
- Russ DoughtenReverend Matthew Turner
- Wenda ShereosCast
- Ty HardinThe Missionary
- Thom RachfordJerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
- Maryann RachfordDiane Bradford
- Sandy ChristenCast
- David CrabtreeCast
- Ben SampsonCast
- Justin CraigCast
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russ Doughten, Donald W. Thompson
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Image of the Beast: quick answers
What should I watch before Image of the Beast?
Watch A Thief in the Night (1972) and A Distant Thunder (1978) first.
What comes after Image of the Beast?
Next in the series: The Prodigal Planet (1983).
Is Image of the Beast worth watching?
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How long is Image of the Beast?
Image of the Beast runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Image of the Beast have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Image of the Beast on?
Image of the Beast is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Image of the Beast?
If you liked Image of the Beast, try The Devil Conspiracy, Retroactive, Stake Land.
Who directed Image of the Beast?
Image of the Beast (1981) was directed by Donald W. Thompson and stars William Wellman Jr., Susan Plumb, Patty Dunning.