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  • 2024
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2024
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of the ancient forest. But upon witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared ...

Directed By: Alexander J. Farrell

Written By: Greer Ellison, Alexander J. Farrell

  • 2024
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2024
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

The Beast Within

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
43
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
6.6
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Summary After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of the ancient forest. But upon witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared ...

Directed By: Alexander J. Farrell

Written By: Greer Ellison, Alexander J. Farrell

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
43
0% Positive
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67% Mixed
4 Reviews
33% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
43
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67% Mixed
4 Reviews
33% Negative
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60
Aug 2, 2024
The first rule of a good werewolf flick, or any horror flick for that matter, is to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, whereas Farrell mostly keeps us guessing.
By Jordan Mintzer FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 25, 2024
This story isn't the flashiest werewolf tale, but it is worth seeing thanks to a fresh perspective. As flawed as the story may be, the story from a child's eyes offers a new and unique entry point for the subgenre.
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Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
6.6
55% Positive
11 Ratings
20% Mixed
4 Ratings
25% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
6.6
55% Positive
11 Ratings
20% Mixed
4 Ratings
25% Negative
5 Ratings

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10
burghburgh
Aug 2, 2024
Shame that they've marketed it as a horror - it's a poignant, dark family drama well worth the watch, but if you're looking for jump scares its not the one
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10
TheCouchCritic
Aug 2, 2024
A harrowing modern fairytale that **** you in slowly and then smashes you in the face. Farrells ability to convey terror in these actors performances is such a skill, a skill directors nowadays are missing because they’re so focused on spectacle. You must see this movie.
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50
Jul 25, 2024
Despite having an interesting take on werewolves, The Beast Within proves to be a middling experience.
By Kenneth Seward Jr. FULL REVIEW
42
Jul 26, 2024
The Beast Within has nothing much to offer except the domestic violence allegory at its center, so Farrell repeatedly emphasizes, spotlights, and underlines it in red, just in case anyone was unclear about what the film was really about.
By Vikram Murthi FULL REVIEW
38
Aug 13, 2024
The performances are more effective than affecting, although every player has her or his “moment.” There are interesting ideas thrown in, but they’re bandied about, not really addressed or dealt with.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
30
Jul 23, 2024
The Beast Within, a human tragedy awkwardly disguised in wolf's clothing, stumbles badly.
By Robert Brian Taylor FULL REVIEW
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10
LoveFilms
Jul 27, 2024
Really good movie, one I want to watch again. Great performances. Slow burn but worth the wait.
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10
Dcleadstheway
Jul 27, 2024
Honestly, I have nothing but praise for such a sensitive and gorgeous horror movie that has a poignant, relevant message. In a world where content gets consumed so quickly, I found this such a heart wrenching story and loved the use of the werewolf. No spoilers! But it’s awesome! All the cast are incredible. Kit Harington is so good but Caoillinn Springall steals the entire show. What an incredible young actress. She carries the movie and it’s worth the watch, just for her performance.
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4
HellaSavageX
Nov 3, 2024
Definitely a $1.99 grocery store bargain bin special, the movie is a very slow burn...
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4
valeriiege
Aug 14, 2024
The Beast Within doesn't offer anything new. It's nice to see Kit Harrington in action again with a different role, but other than that, the movie is just a story that everybody already knows.
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1
royalguy07
Nov 4, 2024
Not really much to go off with this one, it's a muddy fever dream of characters and ideas.
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Production Company Paradox House, Future Artists Entertainment, Filmology Finance, Ill Luxury
Release Date Jul 26, 2024
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Protector. Provider. Predator.
Website https://wellgousa.com/films/beast-within
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