Wild Beasts (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Wild Beasts is an action, adventure and horror film directed by Franco Prosperi, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. PCP is unexplainably released into the Frankfurt water supply and sends the zoo inhabitants crazy. One evening after a malfunction of zoo security the gonzo critters rampage through the city eating and killing whatever they fancy, wreaking a night of bloody terror. It's up to regular Italian-trash whipping girl Lorraine De Selle and obnoxious Super Mario lookalike zookeeper John Aldrich to sort it out.
Who’s in it. Wild Beasts stars Lorraine De Selle as Laura Schwarz, John Aldrich as Rupert Berner, Ugo Bologna as Inspector Nat Braun and Louisa Lloyd as Suzy Schwarz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Wild Beasts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Beasts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Beasts tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Beasts (1984)?
- In US, Wild Beasts is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Beasts worth watching?
- Wild Beasts holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Beasts?
- Wild Beasts stars Lorraine De Selle, John Aldrich, Ugo Bologna, Louisa Lloyd and Enzo Pezzu.
- When was Wild Beasts released?
- Wild Beasts was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.