The Beast

1h 38m · 1975 · Directed by Walerian Borowczyk · 3.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Beast (1975) runs 1h 38m, directed by Walerian Borowczyk. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.