The Beast
“They said it was safe to go back in the water. They were wrong.”
Series Overview
Mysterious deaths and unexplained disappearances begin to occur in the small seaport village of Graves Point. When a large, strange claw is discovered on an empty raft washing up on the shore, marine biologist Dr. Herbert Talley identifies it as belonging to a rare giant squid.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
88 min per episode
1996 – 1996
Premiered: Sun, Apr 28, 1996
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Beast (1996) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-18
Cast & Creators
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William L. Petersen
Whip Dalton
Karen Sillas
Lt. Kathryn Marcus
Charles Martin Smith
Schuyler Graves
Ronald Guttman
Dr. Herbert Talley
Missy Crider
Dana Dalton
Sterling Macer Jr.
Mike Newcombe
A.J. Johnson
Nell Newcombe
Larry Drake
Lucas Coven
Murray Bartlett
Christopher Lane
Laura Vazquez
Hadley
Robert Mammone
Ensign Raines
Chad Tyler
Kenneth Radley
James
Robert Echols
David Webb
Marshall Napier
Les Hill
Charlton Hill
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
Peter Benchley, J.B. White
Don Davis
Geoff Burton
Tod Feuerman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Bleckner
Director
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Mike Cherrie
Stunt Coordinator
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Gene Warren Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Don Davis
Original Music Composer
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast
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What is The Beast about?
Mysterious deaths and unexplained disappearances begin to occur in the small seaport village of Graves Point. When a large, strange claw is discovered on an empty raft washing up on the shore, marine biologist Dr. Herbert Talley identifies it as belonging to a rare giant squid.
How many seasons does The Beast have?
The Beast comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Beast?
Key cast members in The Beast include William L. Petersen, Karen Sillas, Charles Martin Smith, Ronald Guttman, Missy Crider.
Who created or directed The Beast?
The Beast was developed and directed by Jeff Bleckner.