wit Leigh Whannellof werewolf About to howl into the movie theater Werewolves hope to become the next monster after that. Nosferatu Ending the year on a vampire high Get in the mood by watching the weirdest werewolf movies ever. which is saying something Category with some weird items: Year 1974 The beast must die.–
It's based on a 1950s short story with the equally catchy title “There Shall Be No Darkness.” The beast must die. It has an Agatha Christie atmosphere, where a group of people are invited to an isolated country mansion under false pretenses. and realize they've entered a terrible retreat and count the bodies. Calvin Lockhart stars as Tom, a flamboyant millionaire whose passion for hunting inspires him to pursue game. Last: Werewolf
Whether werewolves actually exist is only a minor question in the context of the film. Tom is so obsessed with the idea that he's invested a fortune in a complex system for capturing werewolves. The area around his mansion is outfitted with a high-tech (for 1974) surveillance system, which we see demonstrated in the opening sequence. which he tested its abilities And the audience is led to believe that some type of fugitive Tom is being pursued by. A man barks orders from a control room to security forces holding guns.
But before Tom terrifies his guests by storming out of the forest with a small army chasing him, we know. The beast must die. It was no ordinary country caper. That's because the movie opens with a very specific description: “This movie is a detective story. which you are a detective”
Okay, that's cool. The interactive elements, the intrigue, but then: “The question isn't 'Who's the murderer?' but 'Who's the werewolf?'” Who is? what now? “After showing all the clues. You will have the opportunity to answer… Watch how the werewolves fall apart.”
With the possibility of “Werewolf breaking” permeating the hearts of viewers, The beast must die. It continues like an Agatha Christie tale, albeit with a soundtrack that has a poignant disco vibe. Tom explains in detail to Pavel (Anton Diffring), a skeptical but good-natured security expert. Tom is hired to take care of all those fancy gadgets. His motivation behind this strange combination, in a speech that included the phrase ” “I will hunt what I want,” “I was born a hunter,” and “This will help me hunt the biggest game.”
His “guest” for this adventure. This doesn't happen by chance during the full moon. Including a group of infamous weirdos. (A painter who admits to flirting with meat-eaters; a former United Nations representative whose colleague had just mysteriously disappeared), and as Tom loudly told them, “One of you sitting here in this room is a werewolf,” followed by a dramatic music cue. In other words, one of you is a beast that will die.
Horror legends and the future star wars baddie Peter Cushing is billed second as a guest archaeologist because he's a werewolf expert. Cushing takes this seriously as he lectures the other guests. About the strangeness of wolfsbane pollen Which Lockhart said approvingly as he commanded the increasingly uneasy group. Take turns picking up the silver items throughout the story. The tension that precedes the blood test scene in John Carpenter's story thing But it gave similar results.
We know that eventually we will learn the identity of the werewolf. Unfortunately, the excellent CCTV system did not help much when Pavel was the first victim. But when you're swept up in the fun of accusations (well, that guy sure has hairy hands!), you might forget about it. Accidental “Werewolf Break”
But don't be afraid: The beast must die.which is a name taken directly from Tom's announcement will not disappoint you. There were about 15 minutes left and a number of suspects had been removed from the list due to being consumed. The Narrator returns to tell you that “This is a werewolf invasion.” As the clock ticks on the screen and you see images of all the “suspects,” you have 30 seconds to figure out who the culprit is. Let's say you were to discuss your theory with whoever was watching the movie with you. Or scream your best guess into the void—first The beast must die. come back and give you a solution to the faulty problem before real The cause of all problems is revealed.
We definitely won't spoil it. But it's the ending of The beast must die. It's both surprising and satisfying. Yes, it's the mechanics that get you to the finish line. But is there any movie that dares to stop everything to make an announcement? broken werewolf–
You can stream The beast must die. free TOB and a few other FAST channels You can rent it through Prime Video or watch with a Shout! subscription. TV Factory and Fandor Severin Film A Blu-ray has also been released with special features including a commentary track by director Paul Annett.
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