The Beasts
Sodfa suffers in her life from her husband, Sayed the idiot, her cousin, who lives with her in his mother’s house in Abu Qir. Mahmoud returns to the place after completing his studies and supervises the brick factory owned by Um Sayed, which angers Sodfa, who knows that she was in a relationship with Mahmoud. Mahmoud assures her of his love, so she asks him to marry her after she asks for a divorce from Sayed, who turns out to be listening to their conversation closely, so a fight breaks out between them, and Sodfa encourages him to kill him.
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Plot Summary
In a remote village in the French countryside, a series of brutal murders begin to plague the community. As the body count rises, fear and paranoia grip the isolated inhabitants, who suspect each other as the perpetrator lurks among them.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its atmospheric tension, many found it to be a formulaic and uninspired entry in the horror genre of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
- Often criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.
- Praised by some for its brooding atmosphere, though overshadowed by its flaws.
- Struggles to distinguish itself from other horror films of its era.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Beasts' are generally scarce and largely unimpressed, with many viewers finding the film to be slow-paced and ultimately unsatisfying. Some acknowledge the attempt at suspense but feel it doesn't deliver on its premise.
Fun Fact
Despite its late release in 1980, the film's style and themes often feel more aligned with the giallo or early slasher films that gained popularity in the 1970s.
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