Movies like The Beast Within

Fright Night, while leaning more towards the vampire genre, shares a similar love for practical effects and transformation sequences. The plot centers on a teenager who discovers that his neighbor is a vampire, offering a blend of horror and humor that should sit well with audiences fond of 80s genre films like The Beast Within.

The Fly tells the story of a scientist's tragic transformation into a human-fly hybrid, mirroring the metamorphosis horror in The Beast Within. Its body horror elements and the emotional depth of its characters make it another excellent pick for fans of transformation-driven horror narratives.

An American Werewolf in London is a classic horror film that effortlessly blends lycanthrope mythology with dark humor. Fans of The Beast Within, with its own transformation themes and horror roots, will likely enjoy the groundbreaking special effects and the blend of horror and comedy in this tale of an American tourist turned werewolf.

Cat People explores the idea of a young woman who believes she belongs to a race of people who turn into panthers when sexually aroused, which aligns with The Beast Within's themes of cursed bloodlines and transformation. It's a stylish blend of eroticism and horror that should appeal to those drawn to the darker side of human (or creature) nature.

The Howling provides a deep dive into the world of werewolves, much like The Beast Within explores the theme of transformation and creature horror. With its eerie atmosphere and effective jump scares, it's a must-watch for enthusiasts of 1980s creature features and psychological horror.

Basket Case features a young man and his deformed conjoined twin brother who seek revenge on the doctors who separated them. This cult classic, with its low-budget aesthetic and focus on familial bonds gone awry, is likely to resonate with those who appreciate The Beast Within's themes of identity and monstrosity.

In Pumpkinhead, a man enacts revenge through a monstrous creature after his son's tragic death, entwining themes of vengeance with supernatural horror similar to The Beast Within. It's a staple of 80s horror, offering another dose of creature feature thrills and rural terror.

Silver Bullet is based on a Stephen King novella and brings another werewolf story to those hungry for more lycanthropic terror after watching The Beast Within. With King's knack for storytelling and the tension of a small-town under siege by a monstrous force, fans of creature horrors will find this a silver-tipped treat.