The Beast Must Die
1974, English. Directed by Paul Annett.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Beast Must Die
The Beast Must Die is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul AnnettDirector
- Calvin LockhartTom Newcliffe
- Peter CushingDr. Christopher Lundgren
- Marlene ClarkCaroline Newcliffe
- Charles GrayBennington
- Anton DiffringPavel
- Ciaran MaddenDavina Gilmore
- Tom ChadbonPaul Foote
- Michael GambonJan Jarmokowski
- Sam MansaryButler
- Andrew LodgePilot
- Carl Bohen1st Hunter
- Eric Carte2nd Hunter
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1974
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Winder, James Blish
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What The Beast Must Die is based on
The Beast Must Die is based on There Shall Be No Darkness, a short story by James Blish.
Short story
There Shall Be No Darkness
By James Blish
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The Beast Must Die: quick answers
Is The Beast Must Die worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast Must Die?
The Beast Must Die runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Beast Must Die have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast Must Die. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast Must Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beast Must Die is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Beast Must Die on?
The Beast Must Die is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus, and Fandor in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast Must Die?
If you liked The Beast Must Die, try Jigsaw, Bone Lake, Mirrors.
Who directed The Beast Must Die?
The Beast Must Die (1974) was directed by Paul Annett and stars Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark.
What is The Beast Must Die based on?
The Beast Must Die is based on There Shall Be No Darkness, a short story by James Blish.