Image of the Beast(1981)
This prophetic series began with "A THIEF IN THE NIGHT," then came "A DISTANT THUNDER" ...and now the MIGHTIEST of them all... ...as the story continues
Image of the Beast Synopsis
Third and best known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to survive as prophecy unfolds in the rise of the Antichrist to the pinnacle of his power and the beginning of God's war on sinful man.
Image of the Beast (1981) is a science fiction, horror, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Donald W. Thompson, released on May 3, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars William Wellman Jr., Susan Plumb, Patty Dunning and Russ Doughten. Viewers rate it 3.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald W. Thompson
- Writers:
- Russ Doughten, Russ Doughten, Donald W. Thompson
- Producers:
- Donald W. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- James L. Berry
- Production:
- Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
- Status:
- Released
Image of the Beast Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Wellman Jr.
as David Michaels
- Susan Plumb
Susan Plumb
as Kathy
- Patty Dunning
Patty Dunning
as Patty Myers
- Russ Doughten
Russ Doughten
as Reverend Matthew Turner
- Wenda Shereos
Wenda Shereos
Ty Hardin
as The Missionary
- Thom Rachford
Thom Rachford
as Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
- Maryann Rachford
Maryann Rachford
as Diane Bradford
- Sandy Christen
Sandy Christen
- David Crabtree
David Crabtree
- Ben Sampson
Ben Sampson
- Justin Craig
Justin Craig
Key crew
Directed by Donald W. Thompson, written by Russ Doughten, Russ Doughten and Donald W. Thompson, produced by Donald W. Thompson.
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Image of the Beast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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Image of the Beast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Image of the Beast online?
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Image of the Beast (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Image of the Beast?
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The main cast of Image of the Beast (1981) includes William Wellman Jr., Susan Plumb, Patty Dunning, Russ Doughten and Wenda Shereos. The film was directed by Donald W. Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Image of the Beast released?
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Image of the Beast was released on May 3, 1981 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Image of the Beast worth watching?
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Image of the Beast (1981) holds an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.