---
title: "The Beast Within"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beast-within-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1300962
imdb_id: "tt14539318"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 243
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Beast Within (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-beast-within-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Beast Within is a 2024 British mystery horror-thriller film directed by Alexander J. Farrell and co-written by Greer Ellison and Alexander J. Farrell. The film stars Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, James Cosmo, and Caoilinn Springall, and runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes with an R rating.

The plot follows ten-year-old Willow as she tracks her parents on secret late-night journeys into an ancient forest, where she witnesses her father undergo a terrible transformation and becomes ensnared in a concealed ancestral secret.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young girl follows her parents into an ancient forest and uncovers a terrifying ancestral secret."

### Why Watch
- Features performances from a cast including Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, James Cosmo, and Caoilinn Springall.
- Directed by Alexander J. Farrell and co-written by Greer Ellison and Alexander J. Farrell.
- Explores a dark ancestral secret hidden within an ancient forest.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an R rating and may not suit viewers who dislike horror and thriller elements.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a 1 hour and 37 minute horror, drama, and thriller rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #ancestral-secret, #ancient-forest, #terrible-transformation, #late-night-treks, #mystery-horror, #dark-secret

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexander J. Farrell
- **Networks / Studios**: Future Artists Entertainment, Moerlein Entertainment, Paradox House

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kit Harington** as *Noah*
- **Ashleigh Cummings** as *Imogene*
- **Caoilinn Springall** as *Willow*
- **James Cosmo** as *Waylon*
- **Andrei Nova** as *Werewolf*
- **Adam Basil** as *Werewolf*
- **Martina McClements** as *Great Grandmother*
- **Ian Giles** as *William*
- **Lachlan Nieboer** as *Shopkeeper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Beast Within?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database and TV Guide, which note when it is streaming or available to watch.

### Q: Is The Beast Within worth watching?
The film features a cast including Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, James Cosmo, and Caoilinn Springall within a horror, drama, and thriller framework.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of The Beast Within?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts of The Beast Within?
The Beast Within is a feature film rather than a series, running for 1 hour and 37 minutes in total.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Beast Within — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1300962)
- [The Beast Within (2024 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_Within_(2024_film))
- [The Beast Within (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14539318/)
- [The Beast Within (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1300962-the-beast-within/cast)
- [The Beast Within (2024) Filming Locations and Cast Information](https://filmiloc.com/blog/the-beast-within-2024-filming-locations-and-cast-information/)

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