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Beasts: Special Offer
A misfit teenage checkout operator has an unrequited crush on her supermarket manager. At the same shop's cuddly cartoon mascot seems to have come alive and is causing havoc. Created as an episode of Nigel Kneale’s “Beasts” horror anthology miniseries.
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Plot Summary
A group of people are trapped in a remote, isolated location and are being hunted by a mysterious creature. The group must find a way to survive the night and escape before they are all picked off one by one. As the body count rises, paranoia and suspicion grow among the survivors, leading to a tense and terrifying struggle for survival.
Critical Reception
Beasts: Special Offer received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often considered a lesser-known and less effective entry in the creature-feature genre of the 1970s. The film was criticized for its slow pacing, predictable plot, and uninspired direction, failing to capitalize on its potentially frightening premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a lack of suspense and originality.
The creature effects are unconvincing, detracting from the horror elements.
Pacing issues and a weak script make for a tedious viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Beasts: Special Offer' is largely absent due to its niche status and limited release. However, based on available discussions, viewers who have encountered it often cite its forgettable nature and the film's inability to deliver on its horror potential as significant drawbacks.
Fun Fact
Despite its credited director, David Susskind, 'Beasts: Special Offer' is sometimes mistakenly attributed to other directors due to its obscurity and the fact that Susskind was primarily a television producer and host.
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