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title: "Beginning of the End"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beginning-of-the-end-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66918
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Beginning of the End (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beginning-of-the-end-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beginning of the End is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Giant grasshoppers mutated by radiation threaten Chicago in this classic sci-fi feature."

### Why Watch
- Features giant mutant grasshoppers
- Fast-paced monster plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is short at one hour and thirteen minutes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains standard horror and science fiction thriller elements suitable for genre fans.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thrilling, suspenseful, classic, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Beginning of the End released?
The film was released on June 28, 1957.

### Q: What genre is Beginning of the End?
It is categorized as a horror and science fiction film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is one hour and thirteen minutes.

### Q: What causes the destruction in the film?
Giant grasshoppers mutated by radiation are responsible for the devastation.

### Q: Where is the threat heading?
Thousands of giant grasshoppers are headed toward Chicago.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beginning of the End — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66918)

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