Beauty and the Beast

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
Released: 1979-01-01
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Zdena Studenková, Vlastimil Harapes, Václav Voska, Jana Brejchová, Zuzana Kocúriková

Panna a netvor

1979| 1h 27m| IMDb 6.7

Beauty and the Beast (1979) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Horror Fantasy Mystery

This singular adaptation of the classic tale is an altogether darker interpretation than we’re used to, transforming the familiar story into a fairy tale horror that’s light years from Disney. Juraj Herz’s macabre reimagining presents the beast as a terrifying, enigmatic bird-like creature; the filmmaking amplified through wonderful costume design, an evocative score and beautiful cinematography.

Director: Juraj Herz