The Beast Must Die

Millionaire Tom Newcliffe invites a select group of individuals to his lavish rural mansion in England for a getaway. Alongside his wife Caroline, he prepares to entertain the diverse guests, unaware of the dark events that will unfold.

During the gathering, Tom shocks everyone by announcing that one among them is a werewolf. He explains his intent to identify and eliminate the creature for the group's safety, setting a tense atmosphere among the attendees.

Tom begins a series of bizarre tests to uncover the werewolf's identity, utilizing silver objects meant to provoke a reaction. The group becomes increasingly uneasy, as early attempts yield no results and tensions rise.

One night, as Tom patrols the grounds, he encounters mysterious movement. Pavel, his skeptical associate, meets a grisly end at the hands of the werewolf, heightening Tom's paranoia and suspicion towards the other guests.

After Pavel's death, Tom becomes fixated on Paul Foote, who has a questionable past involving cannibalism. Despite Foote's protests of innocence, Tom's anxiety about who the werewolf might be escalates rapidly.

In a desperate attempt for clarity, Tom rents a helicopter for aerial surveillance. While flying, he spots the werewolf in the woods but his attempt to shoot it down fails, culminating in the helicopter pilot's death.

The werewolf viciously attacks and kills Caroline's beloved dog, an act that reverberates dread throughout the mansion. Soon after, it claims Arthur Bennington during his vulnerable sleep, deepening the fear among the guests.

An unusual moment occurs when the audience is invited to speculate about the werewolf's identity. As the tension escalates, the dynamics among the group grow even more complicated, leading to mistrust and fear.

In a moment of desperate ingenuity, Tom devises a final test where everyone must place a silver bullet in their mouths to prove their innocence. However, the situation turns terrible when the truth about Caroline is unveiled.

As Caroline takes her turn with the silver bullet, she transforms into the werewolf, revealing her true nature. Tom, heartbroken, is forced to shoot her with a silver bullet, marking a tragic turning point in the story.

Prof. Lundgren discovers that Caroline was cursed while caring for her injured dog. This realization deepens Tom's anguish, leading him to wrongfully suspect Paul, who is soon found dead himself at the hands of the werewolf.

In a desperate act of resolve, Tom ventures into the woods to confront the beast that has wreaked havoc on his life. In a climactic battle, he manages to kill the werewolf, only to uncover his tragic fate.

To Tom's shock, the werewolf reverts to its human form, revealing Jan, the trusted pianist. This revelation solidifies the tragic outcomes of mistrust and paranoia, leaving Tom in despair over who to believe.

Realizing he has been bitten during the struggle with Jan, Tom understands the curse is now his. In a desperate attempt to escape his impending transformation, he retreats to the mansion's study.

In a heartbreaking conclusion to his harrowing journey, Tom takes his own life with a silver bullet. This tragic act highlights the profound impact of fear and despair in the face of insurmountable horror.