As horror fans, we are constantly being treated to some of the most imaginative stories and creations ever seen in film. Philippe Mora’s 1982 monster movie is a perfect display of that imagination. The Beast Within takes the best elements of a creature-feature, throws in some slasher elements, and adds some supernatural twists, all making for one fantastically frightening experience.

I’ve watched tons of monster movies, but not until this film have I seen one having to do with cicadas. [...]