The Beast in Heat (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1977, The Beast in Heat is a thriller, war and horror film directed by Luigi Batzella, running about 86 minutes. “Horrifying experiences in the last days of the S.S.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a remote village in occupied Europe, the SS pursue their inhuman treatment of captured partisans in efforts to force them to betray their comrades.... while Fraulein Krast, a sadistic biologist, concentrates her efforts on the womenfolk with refined tortures and humiliation, leaving them to the mercy of a sex-crazed half-man, half-beast she has created with experimental injections.... And as advancing Allied forces approach the village, Krast herself becomes a victim of her own fiendish rituals....
Who’s in it. The Beast in Heat stars Macha Magall as Dr. Ellen Kratsch, Gino Turini as Drago (as John Brawn), Edilio Kim as Captain Hardinghauser (as Kim Gatti) and Xiro Papas as Lupo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Beast in Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast in Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast in Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast in Heat (1977)?
- In US, The Beast in Heat is available to stream on FlixFling and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast in Heat worth watching?
- The Beast in Heat holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast in Heat?
- The Beast in Heat stars Macha Magall, Gino Turini, Edilio Kim, Xiro Papas and Salvatore Baccaro.
- When was The Beast in Heat released?
- The Beast in Heat was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.