---
title: "The Being"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-being-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 73218
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Being (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-being-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Being is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Toxic waste turns a local boy into a terrifying mutant monster in a small Idaho town."

### Why Watch
- Features a classic creature feature plot
- Combines horror and science fiction elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains violent monster attacks
- Depicts toxic waste contamination
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror themes and violence associated with a mutant monster attacking townspeople.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction, creature feature, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Being released?
The film was released in 1983.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the horror and science fiction genres.

### Q: What causes the mutation in the film?
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town causes the mutation.

### Q: Who tries to stop the monster?
The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Being — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73218)

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