The Beast Within (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1982, The Beast Within is a horror film directed by Philippe Mora, running about 98 minutes. “He Was On The Verge Of Becoming A Man... Eater!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman gets raped by a mysterious man-creature, and years later her son begins a horrific transformation into a similar beast.
Who’s in it. The Beast Within stars Ronny Cox as Eli MacCleary, Bibi Besch as Caroline MacCleary, Paul Clemens as Michael MacCleary and R. G. Armstrong as Doc Schoonmaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Beast Within has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast Within tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast Within (1982)?
- In US, The Beast Within is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast Within worth watching?
- The Beast Within holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast Within?
- The Beast Within stars Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, R. G. Armstrong and L.Q. Jones.
- When was The Beast Within released?
- The Beast Within was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.