The Nature of the Beast
6.3
1988
1 hr 35 min
Drama
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
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- Cast:
- Tony Melody
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Load of rubbish!!
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It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
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