The Beast in the Cellar
“A chill-filled festival of horror!”
Synopsis
Soldiers in a rural English town are being brutally murdered by an unknown creature. Two nearby sisters realise they might understand what's happening.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Beast In The Cellar 1970 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-21
Top Cast
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Beryl Reid
Ellie Ballantyne
Flora Robson
Joyce Ballantyne
John Hamill
Alan Marlow
Tessa Wyatt
Nurse Sutherland
T. P. McKenna
Det. Chief Sup. Paddick
Vernon Dobtcheff
Newsmith
John Kelland
Sgt. Young
David Dodimead
Dr. Spencer
Christopher Chittell
Baker
Peter Craze
Roy
Dafydd Havard
Stephen Ballantyne
Gail Lidstone
Young Ellie
Elizabeth Choice
Young Joyce
Merlin Ward
Young Stephen
Anthony Heaton
Anderson
Anabel Littledale
Gloria
Howard Rawlinson
Young Soldier
Roberta Tovey
Paper Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kelley
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kelley
- Original Score
- Tony Macaulay
- Original Title
- The Beast in the Cellar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tigon British Film Productions, Leander Films, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kelley
James Kelley
Tony Macaulay
Harry Waxman, Desmond Dickinson
Nicholas Napier-Bell
Tony Tenser, Graham Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Harris
Producer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Nicholas Napier-Bell
Editor
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
James Kelley
Screenplay
James Kelley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast in the Cellar
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What is The Beast in the Cellar about?
Soldiers in a rural English town are being brutally murdered by an unknown creature. Two nearby sisters realise they might understand what's happening.
Who directed The Beast in the Cellar?
The Beast in the Cellar was directed by James Kelley.
Who stars in The Beast in the Cellar?
The principal cast of The Beast in the Cellar includes Beryl Reid, Flora Robson, John Hamill, Tessa Wyatt, T. P. McKenna.
When was The Beast in the Cellar released and how long is it?
The Beast in the Cellar was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast in the Cellar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast in the Cellar was composed by Tony Macaulay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast in the Cellar?
The Beast in the Cellar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).