The She Beast (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1966, The She Beast is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Michael Reeves, running about 79 minutes. “Deadlier than Dracula! Wilder than the Werewolf! More frightening than Frankenstein!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is driving alongside a lake. She has an accident and the car plunges into the water. Her body is then possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century witch who was killed by local villagers, and is bent on avenging herself on them.
Who’s in it. The She Beast stars Barbara Steele as Veronica, John Karlsen as Count von Helsing, Ian Ogilvy as Philip and Mel Welles as Ladislav Groper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The She Beast has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The She Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The She Beast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The She Beast (1966)?
- In US, The She Beast is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The She Beast worth watching?
- The She Beast holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The She Beast?
- The She Beast stars Barbara Steele, John Karlsen, Ian Ogilvy, Mel Welles and Joe 'Flash' Riley.
- When was The She Beast released?
- The She Beast was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.