The Beast

The Beast

Just About The Most Outrageous Erotic Fantasy Ever Committed To Film.

Directed by Walerian Borowczyk

Produced by Argos films

197598 min5.4 / 10

A transgressive erotic fantasy blending gothic horror, aristocratic decadence, and surreal desire in the French countryside.

The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Beast end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Beast scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Beast easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Beast violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Beast sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Beast

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Beast

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Beast, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Beast, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Beast, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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