---
title: "The Beast Within"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beast-within-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40219
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Beast Within (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beast-within-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Beast Within is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen transforms into a swamp monster and hunts his own family secrets."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric swamp setting
- Unique body‑mutation premise
- Tone praised by some critics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence and sexual assault scenes may be disturbing
- Narrative cohesion criticized by reviewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and sexual assault, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, body-horror, dark, unsettling, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is The Beast Within?
It blends horror, fantasy, and science‑fiction elements.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on February 12, 1982.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: Why has the film been criticized?
Critics have highlighted its graphic violence, sexual assault scenes, and a lack of narrative cohesion.

### Q: Is there any praise for the film?
Some reviewers have praised its tone despite mixed reception.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Beast Within — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40219)
- [The Beast Within (1982 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_Within_(1982_film))
- [The Beast Within (2008) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/291070-the-beast-within/prehled/)
- [The Beast Within (1915) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/382071-the-beast-within)

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