The Beasts Are on the Streets
The Beasts Are on the Streets

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The Beasts Are on the Streets

1978
Movie
96 min
English

Panic grips a small community after a tanker truck crashes through a fence at a wild animal park, freeing dozens of dangerous beasts.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Robert L. CollinsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small town, a group of teenagers stumbles upon a mysterious, otherworldly force that begins to possess them, turning them into violent, monstrous beings. As the town's population dwindles and fear escalates, a lone survivor must find a way to stop the rampage before everyone succumbs to the terrifying plague.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a low-budget, poorly executed horror film with little redeeming value. It is generally considered an obscure and forgotten entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious, albeit failed, attempt at a unique horror premise.

  • Criticized for its amateurish direction, weak acting, and nonsensical plot.

  • Considered a prime example of a poorly made, forgotten 70s horror flick.

Google audience: Audience reviews are extremely scarce, but the few available suggest a profound disappointment with the film's production quality and storytelling.

Fun Fact

Despite its obscurity, "The Beasts Are on the Streets" has gained a small cult following among fans of obscure and so-bad-it's-good horror films due to its bewildering plot and earnest, if flawed, execution.

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