The Beast Must Die
“One of these eight people will turn into a werewolf. Can you guess who it is when we stop the film for the WEREWOLF BREAK? See it ... solve it ... but don't tell!”
Synopsis
Wealthy big game hunter Tom Newcliffe has tracked and killed practically every type of animal in the world. But one creature still evades him, the biggest game of all - a werewolf.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-14
Top Cast
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Calvin Lockhart
Tom Newcliffe
Peter Cushing
Dr. Christopher Lundgren
Marlene Clark
Caroline Newcliffe
Charles Gray
Bennington
Anton Diffring
Pavel
Ciaran Madden
Davina Gilmore
Tom Chadbon
Paul Foote
Michael Gambon
Jan Jarmokowski
Sam Mansary
Butler
Andrew Lodge
Pilot
Carl Bohen
1st Hunter
Eric Carte
2nd Hunter
Valentine Dyall
Narrator (voice/ uncredited)
Annie Ross
Caroline Newcliffe (uncredited/voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Annett
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Winder
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The Beast Must Die
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Annett
Michael Winder, James Blish
Douglas Gamley
Jack Hildyard
Peter Tanner
Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky, Robert H. Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winder
Screenplay
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
Paul Annett
Director
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast Must Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast Must Die about?
Wealthy big game hunter Tom Newcliffe has tracked and killed practically every type of animal in the world. But one creature still evades him, the biggest game of all - a werewolf.
Who directed The Beast Must Die?
The Beast Must Die was directed by Paul Annett.
Who stars in The Beast Must Die?
The principal cast of The Beast Must Die includes Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray, Anton Diffring.
When was The Beast Must Die released and how long is it?
The Beast Must Die was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast Must Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast Must Die was composed by Douglas Gamley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast Must Die?
The Beast Must Die holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).