The Beast Within (1982) Horror
The Beast Within (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Beast Within Plot Synopsis:
In the beginning of the movie you see a woman getting r**ed by a man-creature of some sort. The movie takes place years later when the child that was a result of that r**e is on the rampage looking for a girl to r**e to start the process all over again.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the beginning of the movie you see a woman getting r**ed by a man-creature of some sort. The movie...
Tagline: He Was On The Verge Of Becoming A Man... Eater!
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The Beast Within Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Production Co.: MGM Home Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Beast Within Release Dates DVD: Aug 28, 2001
Writers: Tom Holland, Edward Levy
Producers: Harvey Bernhard, Jack B. Bernstein, Ron Fury, Gabriel Katzka
Musicians: Les Baxter
Cinematographers: Jack L. Richards
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The Beast Within (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Beast Within Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ronny Cox | ... | Eli MacCleary |
| Bibi Besch | ... | Caroline MacCleary |
| Paul Clemens | ... | Michael MacCleary |
| Don Gordon | ... | Judge Curwin |
| R.G. Armstrong | ... | Doc Schoonmaker |
| Katherine Moffat | ... | Amanda Platt (as Kitty Moffat) |
| L.Q. Jones | ... | Sheriff Pool |
| Logan Ramsey | ... | Edwin Curwin |
| John Dennis Johnston | ... | Horace Platt |
| Ron Soble | ... | Tom Laws |
| Luke Askew | ... | Dexter Ward |
| Meshach Taylor | ... | Deputy Herbert |
| Boyce Holleman | ... | Doc Odom |
| Natalie Nolan Howard | ... | Court Clerk |
| Malcolm McMillin | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| Fred D. Meyer | ... | Workman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ronny Cox (b. July 23, 1938) – Eli MacCleary
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Daniel Ronald Cox | Ronny & Mary - Bibi Besch, as Caroline MacCleary, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Paul Clemens (b. January 7, 1958) – Michael MacCleary
Sign: Capricorn - Don Gordon, as Judge Curwin, passed away at age 90 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Donald Gordon - R.G. Armstrong, as Doc Schoonmaker, passed away at age 95 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: R. G. Armstrong | R.K. Armstrong | Robert Armstrong - Katherine Moffat – Amanda Platt (as Kitty Moffat)
- L.Q. Jones (b. August 19, 1927) – Sheriff Pool
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Justus E. McQueen | Justus McQueen - Logan Ramsey, as Edwin Curwin, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries - John Dennis Johnston (b. May 14, 1950) – Horace Platt
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: John Dennis | J.D. Johnson | J.D. Johnston | John Denis Johnston - Ron Soble – Tom Laws
- Luke Askew, as Dexter Ward, passed away at age 80 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Sign: Aries - Meshach Taylor, as Deputy Herbert, passed away at age 67 in Altadena, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Mesach Taylor | Meshack Taylor | Moshach Taylor - Boyce Holleman – Doc Odom
- Natalie Nolan Howard – Court Clerk
- Malcolm McMillin – Gas Station Attendant
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