Slimy, hairy, big or small these
are your monster movies
The Beast Within
Studio:  Katzka, United Artist

Director:  Philipee Mora

Writer:  Tom Holland (film) Edward Levy
(novel)

Release date:  February, 1982 (USA)

Staring:  Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul
Clemens, Don Gordon, R.G. Armstrong

Running Time: 98 minutes

Rated:  R
Back of the box:

Soon after newlywed Caroline MacCleary (Bibi Besch) gets raped just
outside Nioba, Miss., by a hairy, manlike creature, she gives birth to a baby
boy (Paul Clemens). But her son, whom she names Michael, begins to suffer
from a mysterious malady when he turns 17. Looking for answers, the
MacClearys return to Nioba, where they find the name of Caroline's attacker
-- and a community desperately attempting to conceal a dark secret.
The Bloody Truth:

Even monsters need to get it on.

This film however easily dated dose deliver a few good punches.  The film
was surprisingly interesting and incorporates unexpected creature effects.  
With the good also comes the bad fact that the film never truly lives up to its
potential.  Non the less this is a good late night watch for any fan of the
strange.
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And the rest.....

Acting - 3               Cinematography - 2

Sound - 2                Music - 3

Story - 2                  Reality - 3
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