The She Beast
“Deadlier than Dracula! Wilder than the Werewolf! More frightening than Frankenstein!”
Synopsis
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.
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The She Beast - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-19
Top Cast
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Barbara Steele
Veronica
John Karlsen
Count von Helsing
Ian Ogilvy
Philip
Mel Welles
Ladislav Groper
Joe 'Flash' Riley
The She-Beast Witch
Richard Watson
Comrade Police Lieutenant
Edward B. Randolph
Man on Scooter / Man Wearing Red Sweater
Peter Grippe
Policeman
Lucretia Love
Groper's Niece
Ennio Antonelli
Truck Driver
Kevin Welles
Boy in flashback
Woody Welles
Boy at cockfight
Charles B. Griffith
Policeman (uncredited)
F. Amos Powell
Man in Raincoat / Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlanta, premiere
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Reeves
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Amos Powell
- Original Score
- Paul Ferris
- Original Title
- The She Beast
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Leigh Production, Euro American Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Reeves
F. Amos Powell, Michael Reeves
Paul Ferris
Gioacchino Gengarelli
Nira Omri
Paul Maslansky, Michael Reeves
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Reeves
Director
Michael Reeves
Writer
Paul Ferris
Original Music Composer
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Nira Omri
Editor
Michael Reeves
Producer
Gioacchino Gengarelli
Director of Photography
F. Amos Powell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The She Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The She Beast 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 directed The She Beast?
The She Beast was directed by Michael Reeves.
Who stars in The She Beast?
The principal cast of The She Beast includes Barbara Steele, John Karlsen, Ian Ogilvy, Mel Welles, Joe 'Flash' Riley.
When was The She Beast released and how long is it?
The She Beast was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The She Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The She Beast was composed by Paul Ferris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The She Beast?
The She Beast holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).