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Beasts is a British horror anthology series created by Nigel Kneale that aired on ITV in 1976. Produced by Thames Television, the show consists of six standalone episodes that explore sinister, unnatural creatures and psychological horrors threatening humanity. Kneale grounded the supernatural elements in everyday domestic settings, using the creatures as metaphors for societal fears. The series is aimed at viewers of atmospheric, slow-burn horror and remains a notable example of 1970s British television.
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How many episodes are in the 1976 series Beasts?
Beasts is a British anthology of six self-contained episodes. It aired on ITV in 1976, so viewers can watch the stories independently rather than following one continuing plot.
Who created Beasts?
The series was created and written by Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass stories. Thames Television produced the six-episode ITV series.
Are the creatures in Beasts traditional movie monsters?
The episodes use sinister animals, supernatural threats, and psychological fears rather than relying only on conventional monster attacks. During Barty's Party, for example, turns an apparently ordinary home into a place of danger through the threat of rats.
Is Beasts a serialized horror story?
No, each episode has its own characters, setting, and threat. The connecting idea is bestial horror, with Nigel Kneale using different stories to explore fear, superstition, and unnatural events.
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