The Beast Within
1982, English. Directed by Philippe Mora.
He Was On The Verge Of Becoming A Man... Eater!
A horrified teen mutates into a crazed cannibalistic swamp creature, and must uncover the terrifying secret identity of his father before his nasty natural tendencies force him to make jambalaya out of the locals.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Beast Within
The Beast Within is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe MoraDirector
- Ronny CoxEli MacCleary
- Bibi BeschCaroline MacCleary
- Paul ClemensMichael MacCleary
- R.G. ArmstrongDoc Schoonmaker
- L.Q. JonesSheriff Pool
- Don GordonJudge Curwin
- Katherine MoffatAmanda Platt
- Logan RamseyEdwin Curwin
- John Dennis JohnstonHorace Platt
- Ron SobleTom Laws
- Luke AskewDexter Ward
- Meshach TaylorDeputy Herbert
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Holland
- Box office
- $7.7M
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News & fan talk
What The Beast Within is based on
The Beast Within is based on The Beast Within (1981) by Edward Levy.
1981
The Beast Within
By Edward Levy
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The Beast Within: quick answers
Is The Beast Within worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast Within?
The Beast Within runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Beast Within have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast Within. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast Within parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beast Within is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beast Within on?
The Beast Within is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast Within?
If you liked The Beast Within, try Southbound, Year 10, Extinction.
Who directed The Beast Within?
The Beast Within (1982) was directed by Philippe Mora and stars Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens.
What is The Beast Within based on?
The Beast Within is based on The Beast Within (1981) by Edward Levy.