The Beast Within sees Kit Harrington portray a father who turns into a monster monthly. The film will be released on Digital Download in August.
Are you prepared to confront The Beast Within? The British horror film, from Signature Entertainment, will be coming to digital download on August 19th. Kit Harrington, Ashleigh Cummings, Caylee Cowan, and James Cosmo are the stars of the film. Alexander J. Farrell directs the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Greer Ellison. In the movie, a young girl begins to question her life in a fortified compound in rural 1965 England. She discovers that once a month, her father turns into a monster. This leads her to a life-altering decision. The trailer for the film can be seen below.
PREMISE
Kit Harington is beastly in this father-daughter monster thriller. In 1965 rural England, a ten-year-old girl begins to question her unusual life in her family’s fortified compound in rural England. And discovers that once a month her father turns into a monster. Her parents say the monster is nothing to be afraid of but when it escapes, the girl has to confront the harsh reality of her father’s identity. And make a life-altering decision. The decision her mother never could.
Starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones). Ashleigh Cummings (The Goldfinch). Caylee Cowan (Sunrise in Heaven) and James Cosmo (My Sailor, My Love). The Beast Within is directed by Alexander J. Farrell (Making a Killing) from a script he co-wrote with Greer Ellison (Butterfly Kisses).
ALEXANDER J. FARRELL STATEMENT
Director and co-writer Alexander J. Farrell had this to say about the film:
“THE BEAST WITHIN” is more than just a horror film; it is a journey through the pivotal and formative years of a child named Willow, exploring how she navigates a life shaped by trauma and disturbing family secrets. This film is deeply personal to me, as both its co-writer and director, drawing inspiration from real events that resonate with profound emotional depth. As a narrative woven around the horrors of family life, this movie delves into the complexities of trauma from Willow’s perspective. It reflects on the promises parents make to keep their children safe—a promise that, as Willow discovers, can sometimes falter under the weight of reality. Her journey of losing faith in her parents and learning to rely on herself poses fundamental questions about safety and trust within the family unit.
In crafting compelling horror, the key lies in fully realized characters whose experiences and perils genuinely matter to the audience. Although “THE BEAST WITHIN” incorporates supernatural elements, at its core are real people grappling with severe, relatable issues that affect countless families worldwide. The horror in this film is not just in its scares but in the intensity of its real-world implications. This film is an exploration of domestic abuse, where the genre and its monster serve as metaphors that drive the narrative into the depths of this complex issue. My hope is that this film will not only engage and terrify but also evoke empathy and discussion among a diverse audience, encouraging a deeper understanding of the real horrors that can pervade everyday life.
CREDITS
UNIVERSAL PICTURES presents
in association with ARCLIGHT FILMS
in association with THRIKER FILMS and FILMOLOGY FINANCE and PASTIS PICTURES
In association with ILL LUXURY
A PARADOX HOUSE and FUTURE ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT production
‘THE BEAST WITHIN’
Directed by ALEXANDER J. FARRELL
Written by GREER TAYLOR ELLISON & ALEXANDER J. FARRELL
Running Time: 97 minutes
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The Beast Within will be available on Digital Platforms on 19 August. Distributed by Signature Entertainment
Source: Signature Entertainment
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