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Eye of the Beast

Eye of the Beast

From the Depths of the Ocean Comes Man's Darkest Fear.

20075.01h 30m

Overview

This menacing monster yarn stars James Van Der Beek as government scientist Dan Leland, who's sent to investigate reported sightings of a giant squidlike beast that's put the entire population of a fishing village on edge. Though Leland starts his journey confident that this sea creature with an insatiable appetite is the stuff of old legends, a string of horrific occurrences soon begins to change his mind.

Directed by Gary Yates
Written by Mark Mullin, Nick Burns
Produced by Phyllis Laing
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0M0

Top Cast

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Dan Leland

Alexandra Castillo

Alexandra Castillo

Katrina Tomas

A

Arne MacPherson

Gunnar Thorson

Ryan Rajendra Black

Ryan Rajendra Black

l Neepanak

B

Brian Edward Roach

Robbie MacGregor

Kyra Harper

Kyra Harper

Mother Tomas

K

Kelly Wolfman

Jen Thorson

Rick Skene

Rick Skene

Mr. Connor

Brooke Palsson

Brooke Palsson

Larissa Connor

L

Larissa Tobacco

Krissy Neepenak

Themes & Keywords

marine biologistsquidsea monsterfishing boatspeculativeplayfulamused

About Eye of the Beast

Eye of the Beast is a horror, thriller, mystery, tv movie film released in 2007 exploring themes of marine biologist, squid, sea monster, fishing boat, speculative, playful. Directed by Gary Yates, it stars James Van Der Beek, Alexandra Castillo, Arne MacPherson. This menacing monster yarn stars James Van Der Beek as government scientist Dan Leland, who's sent to investigate reported sightings of a giant squidlike beast that's put the entire population of a fishing village on edge. Though Leland starts his journey confident that this sea creature with an insatiable appetite is the stuff of old legends, a string of horrific occurrences soon begins to change his mind.

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