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The Beast (Two-Disc Special Extended Version)

William L. Petersen (Actor), Karen Sillas (Actor), Jeff Bleckner (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,336 ratings
IMDb5.9/10.0
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Genre Horror/Things That Go Bump/Monsters, Television/Miniseries
Format Multiple Formats, HiFi Sound, Color, Anamorphic, Surround Sound, NTSC, Widescreen, Dolby, THX, Full Screen See more
Contributor Missy Crider, William L. Petersen, Charles Martin Smith, Jeff Bleckner, Karen Sillas
Language English
Runtime 3 hours
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For almost 20 years, Shout! Factory has redefined what it means to be an entertainment company for fans, by fans. Through its beginnings lovingly releasing and reviving beloved cult films and classic TV series, Shout! cultivated an uncanny ability to rediscover great content and applied these skills to producing and distributing fan-driven new releases that set the bar for independent entertainment. Shout! Factory's extensive experience in a diverse array of genres has led to the launch of several well-respected properties, including Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Shout Kids, Shout Select and the streaming service Shout! Factory TV. Capitalizing on both traditional and emerging digital platforms, Shout! Factory is a media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture.

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Fishing and jobs are becoming scarce in the small seaport village of Graves Point, when mysterious deaths and unexplained disappearances begin to occur. Divers vanish and a young couple disappears at sea, their empty raft washing up on shore. When a large strange claw is discovered on the raft, the unsettled townspeople call on the marine biologist Dr. Herbert Talley who identifies it as belonging to a rare, giant squid. Special two-disc edition with over 80 minutes of restored footage.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 65938
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Jeff Bleckner
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, HiFi Sound, Color, Anamorphic, Surround Sound, NTSC, Widescreen, Dolby, THX, Full Screen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2008
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ William L. Petersen, Karen Sillas, Charles Martin Smith, Missy Crider
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Shout! Factory / Timeless Media
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00153ZR8G
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,336 ratings

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rosa c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie.,
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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I saw this movie once on cable. I have been wanting to see it again for a very long time. Did not know the name of it in the came across on one of my searches and I had to get it. I have enjoyed this movie I don’t know how many times and I will continue watching it anytime I want to now!
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Michael R Triska
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD came in perfect condition
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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The came in perfect condition
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Carla P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Monsters are great movie stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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This movie is new to me
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Luke73
4.0 out of 5 stars A unique, rare title, yet enjoyable!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2008
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This release is not an official version by Universal, but a company that release rare titles called TIMELESS MEDIA GROUP. In this case it's the film edit version of the 2 part mini-series of the `The Beast' .

This film edit version (1hr 56mins) was release by Universal on VHS Video AND 2 Disc Laserdisc (2hrs 56mins Complete 2 part mini-series Uncut version) in the US in 1996. It was also release by Universal in Japan (Film edit version) on DVD in 2000 similar to this 2007 release except this company that produce this rare title is inferior in quality, the picture is choppy at times and the sound is in mono!! I have all the versions released and are in Dolby Stereo except this 2007 release by TIMELESS MEDIA GROUP.

I found the film edit or cut version is rarer than the uncut one as it has been broadcast on the sci fi channel quite frequently in recent years, both in the US and here in the UK. And I studied the the versions and there is a different take with different dialogue where Dalton addresses the crowd in the hall about the giant squid.

I enjoyed both versions. What I like about this production are the unique cast, with familiar faces; The drama in between especially the relationships and the blend of mild terror of the deep. This was a made for TV Drama based on the book by Peter Benchley, and perhaps there may be another interpretation of the story on TV or on Film. But I like this one! It was first shown on TV, Christmas 1996 here in the UK, then the Film edit version followed a year later.

If you are not bothered about sound, this is still and enjoyable watch considering the low cost of this DVD. The DVD cover is quite nice.

No doubt, sometime Universal are bound to release the Uncut Version on DVD probably with extras, after all they have already release it on two former formats, being Video (film edit) and Laserdisc (uncut).
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Jeffrey A. Sitko
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a definitive release of the hit mini-series...
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2008
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To be frank, I've been waiting years for 'The Beast' to be released in its entirety on DVD. We've seen condensed released before, yes. This. however, is nothing like the releases seen before. It releases the mini-series on two discs, Parts I and II appropriately, as it was initially aired. Some of the creature effects may be a touch cheesy at times (the tentacles whipping aimlessly across the Seafox comes to mind), but at other times it is horrifyingly convincing.

In my mind, the creature effects team did a staggering job bringing Architeuthis dux to terrifyingly convincing life. In particular, the juvenile A.dux was rendered with an obvious eye to biological realism. Perhaps the proportions are thrown into ranges we've never confirmed for this species, but with that in mind, we have no measure of the exact size for this species being that man is incapable of probing the ocean depths wholly. Steve Alten addresses this well in his novel "Primal Waters" when he deems man the master of all earth's domains but one - the deepest regions of the ocean, which remains as alien to us, in many ways, as the far reaches of space.

Also, for those unfamiliar with marine life, one shouldn't be too quick to denigrate the behavioral interpretation of A.dux in this mini-series. It hearkens well to Benchley's novel, which was based on the premise questioning "what if the giant squid were simply a much larger equivalent to the Humboldt squid," which as many who are familiar with the species know, are often thought to be more vicious than sharks when caught, cornered, or for that matter, hunting. The voracity of the Humboldt is what inspired this take on the Giant Squid, and is what led literary critics to originally deem the creature in the book as making "the shark in jaws look like a goldfish." The squid's intelligence, viciousness, and perhaps even vengefulness are rendered well in the mini-series, as one watches the billowing mantle soar across screen with the massive tentacles and whips snaking behind (again, immense credit to the creature effects team for making the animal so convincing). All together, the story is solid, the effects for a mid-90s mini-series are good, the creature (again) magnificent, and the acting excellent (with the GLARING exception of the soap-opera-like daughter of Whip Dalton and her peers). For fans of Benchley or creature films, I can't recommend this highly enough.
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Billy Dodd
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie !
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Very quick and easy to deal with.
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Gottatrot
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this made for TV 2 part show
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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Pleeease re-release this in blu-ray ! It's Petersen and friends after all. It's a casual & fun to watch movie. The DVD picture quality is good, but soft. Haven't seen the BD version. - Some kind of sea creature seems to be eating or scaring away the fishing catches. Haven't checked where it was filmed, but it is supposed to be occurring in the Puget Sound area way up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The sea, cliffs, coastal trees, interesting enough characters...things happen.
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Phillip Greer
3.0 out of 5 stars Missing Scenes
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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Missing several scenes that impact the story
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Lynda Coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars As Good as I Remembered
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2021
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I had saved this film from TV back when it was first shown in the 2 parts and I found it entertaining and a nail biter. I had not seen it for a long time as my VCR had broken down so when I saw it here on Amazon, I ordered the DVD. I find it just as entertaining as it was way back when. I have already watched it a couple of times since receiving it Aug. 27 (Today is Sept.5) It is a 3 hour film and I like it is a 2 disc DVD as if need be I can stop at the end of the first and and go do something else and then come back. SO far, this has not been the case. Once I start, I want to go to the end. I think William Peterson is very good in this role. I always liked him in CSI on TV but think he is even better in this. To me it is well worth sitting the 3 hours to view. Exciting story, good scenery, well done as far as I am concerned
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mr p mather
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like jaws you may like this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2024
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I have been looking for this for a long time. Wanted blu ray version however it was too pricey for me.
So I opt out for the DVD version instead.

I really enjoyed watching this after not seeing it for many many years.
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TEO AGM
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesante película
Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2021
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Excelente adaptación del libro. Muy buena
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aubrejat
5.0 out of 5 stars tres beau film
Reviewed in France on November 6, 2021
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Tres beau film .Tres contente de l'avoir revue .Tres bonne qualité
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Architeutis dux
Reviewed in Spain on September 20, 2020
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An amazing film for those who enjoy squids as beasts
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