The Beast may refer to:

Religion

The Beast (Revelation) The Beast ( grc-x-koine, Θηρίον, ) may refer to one of two beasts described in the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 13:1-10, the first beast (interpreted as the Antichrist) rises "out of the sea" and is given authority and power by the ...

, two beasts described in the New Testament ''Book of Revelation''

Fictional character

* The Beast in William Golding's ''

Lord of the Flies ''Lord of the Flies'' is a 1954 novel by the Nobel Prize-winning British author William Golding. The plot concerns a group of British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves. Themes i ...

'' * The Beast in the ''Poltergeist'' film series * The main antagonist of ''

Kung Fu Hustle ''Kung Fu Hustle'' ( zh, c=功夫, l=Kung Fu) is a 2004 Cantonese-language action comedy film directed, produced, co-written by, and starring Stephen Chow. The film tells the story of a murderous neighbourhood gang, a poor village with unli ...

'' * The main antagonist of the first season of '' The Magicians'' * The Beast, from the fairy tale ''

Beauty and the Beast ''Beauty and the Beast'' (french: La Belle et la Bête) is a fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve, Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740 in ''La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins'' ( ...

'' ** The

Beast (Disney) The Beast is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 30th animated feature film ''Beauty and the Beast'' (1991), as well as in the film's two direct-to-video followups '' Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christma ...

, from the 1991 animated Disney film ''Beauty and the Beast'' * The Beast, from the miniseries ''

Over the Garden Wall ''Over the Garden Wall'' is an American animated television miniseries created by Patrick McHale for Cartoon Network. The series centers on two half-brothers who travel across a mysterious forest to find their way home, encountering a variet ...

'' * The Beast, from the ''Doctor Who'' 2-part story episodes "

The Impossible Planet "The Impossible Planet" is the eighth episode of the second series of the British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who'', which was first broadcast on BBC One on 3 June 2006. It is the first part of a two-part story. The second part, ...

" and "

The Satan Pit "The Satan Pit" is the ninth episode of the second series of the British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who'', which was first broadcast on 10 June 2006. It is the second part of a two-part story. The first part, "The Impossible Planet ...

" * The Beast, an Ork Warboss from Games Workshop's ''Warhammer 40,000'' universe * The Beast, a split personality of the character Kevin Wendell Crumb and an antagonist in M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 film ''

Split Split(s) or The Split may refer to: Places * Split, Croatia, the largest coastal city in Croatia * Split Island, Canada, an island in the Hudson Bay * Split Island, Falkland Islands * Split Island, Fiji, better known as Hạfliua Arts, enterta ...

''. *

Beast (Marvel Comics) Beast (Dr. Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. Originally called "The Beast", the character was introduced as a mutant possessing ape-like su ...

, originally known as The Beast

Films

* ''The Beast'' (1916 film), a Fox Film film * ''The Beast'' (1974 film), a French/Italian drama * ''The Beast'', also titled '' La Bête'', a 1975 French film * ''The Beast'' (1986 film), an Icelandic film * ''The Beast'' (1988 film), an American film based on the play ''Nanawatai'' * ''The Beast'' (1996 film), a television film based on the 1991 novel ''Beast'' * ''The Beast'' (1995 film), a short film featured at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival * ''The Beast'', a 2007 television film starring

Ian Gomez Ian Braque Gomez (born December 27, 1964) is an American actor known for his comedic TV work, which include series-regular roles as Javier on '' Felicity'' and Andy on ''Cougar Town''. Early life He was born in New York City, New York, to an art ...

* ''The Beast'' (2019 film), a South Korean film * ''The Beast'' (2020 film), an Italian film * ''The Beast'' (2023 film), a French film

Television

Episodes

* "The Beast", '' A Scare at Bedtime'' series 2, episode 8 * "The Beast", ''

Adam-12 ''Adam-12'' is an American television police procedural crime drama television series created by Robert A. Cinader and Jack Webb. The series follows Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol the stre ...

'' season 5, episode 17 * "The Beast", ''

Cavendish Cavendish may refer to: People * The House of Cavendish, a British aristocratic family * Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673), British poet, philosopher, and scientist * Cavendish (author) (1831–1899), pen name of Henry Jones, English auth ...

'' episode 1 * "The Beast", '' Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight'' season 2, episode 7 * "The Beast" (''Neon Genesis Evangelion''), the second episode of the anime television series * "The Beast", ''

Single Parents A single parent is a person who has a child or children but does not have a spouse or live-in partner to assist in the upbringing or support of the child. Reasons for becoming a single parent include divorce, break-up, abandonment, becoming wid ...

'' season 1, episode 8 * "The Beast", ''

Special Unit 2 ''Special Unit 2'' is an American sci-fi/comedy television series that aired on UPN for two seasons from April 11, 2001 through February 13, 2002. The series focused upon the exploits of a top-secret Chicago police division known as Special Unit ...

'' season 2, episode 8 * "The Beast", '' Supersex'' episode 3 * "The Beast", ''The Bridge'' (2013 TV series) season 1, episode 5 * "The Beast", '' The Butcher'' episode 6 * "The Beast", ''

The Case Study of Vanitas is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jun Mochizuki. It has been serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Monthly Gangan Joker'' since December 2015. In North America, the manga is published in English by Ye ...

'' part 2, episode 16 * "The Beast", ''

The Dead Files ''The Dead Files'' is an American paranormal television series that premiered September 23, 2011, on the Travel Channel. The program features physical medium Amy Allan and former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi, who investigate allegedly ...

'' season 3, episode 19 * "The Beast", ''

The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo ''The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo'' is an animated television series based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel ''Notre Dame de Paris''. The show was produced by Ares Films, CinéGroupe, Télé-Images, and Astral Media. It aired in 1996. The series ...

'' episode 15 * "The Beast", ''Tracker'' (Canadian TV series) episode 6 * "The Beast", '' True Blue'' episode 8

Series

* ''The Beast'' (2001 TV series), a short-lived American drama series created by Kario Salem * ''The Beast'' (2009 TV series), an American crime drama starring Patrick Swayze

Music

* The Beast, a guitar owned by

Bernie Marsden Bernard John Marsden (born 7 May 1951) is an English rock and blues guitarist. He is primarily known for his work with Whitesnake, having written or co-written with David Coverdale many of the group's hit songs, such as "Fool for Your Loving", ...

The Beast (band) The Beast is an American alternative hip hop band from Durham, North Carolina. They were formed in 2007 by emcee Pierce Freelon, drummer Stephen Coffman, bassist Peter Kimosh and pianist Eric Hirsh. All members of the band are graduates of UNC ...

, a hip hop and jazz band * ''The Beast'' (album), a 2004 album by Vader * "The Beast" (song), a 2007 song by Angus and Julia Stone * "The Beast", a song by the Fugees from their album ''The Score'' * "The Beast", a song by the band Concrete Blonde from their 1990 album ''Bloodletting'' * "The Beast", a song by Darkthrone from their album ''

Ravishing Grimness ''Ravishing Grimness'' is the seventh studio album by Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone. It was released 29 September 1999 by Moonfog Productions. Nocturno Culto wrote the music for all the songs except "The Beast", which was the sole mus ...

'' * "The Beast", a song by Nebula from their 2003 album ''

Atomic Ritual Atomic Ritual is the third studio album from stoner rock band Nebula, released in 2003 by Liquor and Poker and Sweet Nothing Records. The album was reissued in 2022 by the band's current label, Heavy Psych Sounds Records. Track listing All songs ...

Books

Fiction

* ''The Beast'', a 1910 novel by Ben B. Lindsey and Harvey J. O'Higgins * ''The Beast'', a 1924 novel by William Lacey Amy, under the pseudonym Luke Allan * ''The Beast'', a 1936 novel by

Claude Houghton Claude Houghton Oldfield (May 1889 – 10 February 1961), who published under the name Claude Houghton, was a British writer, principally of novels that have been characterised as "psychological romances, often embodying personal mysticism and ...

* ''The Beast'', a 1965 novel by

A. E. van Vogt Alfred Elton van Vogt ( ; April 26, 1912 – January 26, 2000) was a Canadian-born American science fiction author. His fragmented, bizarre narrative style influenced later science fiction writers, notably Philip K. Dick. He was one of the ...

* ''The Beast'', a 1978 short story collection by

Hugh Fleetwood Hugh Fleetwood (born 1944) is a British writer and painter. Biography At 18 Fleetwood went to live to France, and later moved to Italy at the age of 21. He remained in Italy for the next fourteen years. Fleetwood had his first art exhibition in ...

* ''The Beast'', a 1981 novel by

Jonathan Fast Jonathan Fast (born April 13, 1948) is an American author and social work teacher. Life and career Fast was born in New York City. He attended Princeton University, and earned graduate degrees at Columbia University and Yeshiva University. He ...

* ''The Beast'', a 1982 novel by Robert Lester Stallman, the third installment in his ''Book of the Beast'' trilogy * ''The Beast'', a 1984 novel by Martyn Godfrey * ''The Beast'', a 1986 novel by

Sharman Macdonald Sharman Macdonald (born 8 February 1951) is a Scottish playwright, screenwriter, and actress. Life and career Macdonald was born in Glasgow, the daughter of Janet Rewat (née Williams) and Joseph Henry Hosgood MacDonald. She has Scottish and We ...

* ''The Beast'', a 1994 novel by

R. L. Stine Robert Lawrence Stine (; born October 8, 1943), sometimes known as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric Affabee, is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor. Stine has been referred to as the "St ...

* ''The Beast'', a 2003 novel by

Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers (born Walter Milton Myers; August 12, 1937 – July 1, 2014) was an American writer of children's books best known for young adult literature. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, but was raised in Harlem. A tough childho ...

* ''The Beast'' (Roslund & Hellström novel), published in Swedish as ''Odjuret'', a 2005 novel by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström * ''The Beast'' (Mola novel), a 2021 novel by the pseudonymous Spanish writer Carmen Mola

Non-fiction

* ''The Beast: The Scandalous Life of Aleister Crowley'', a 1959 book by Daniel P. Mannix * '' The Beast: Riding the Rails and Dodging Narcos on the Migrant Trail'', a 2013 translation of a 2010 nonfiction work by El Salvadorian journalist Óscar Martínez

People

* The Beast (nickname), a list of people * The Beast (wrestler), ring name of Yvon Cormier (1938–2009), Canadian professional wrestler *

Brock Lesnar Brock Edward Lesnar ( ; born July 12, 1977) is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, former mixed martial artist (MMA), amateur wrestler, and professional American football player who holds both American and Canadian citizenship. He is ...

(born 1977), American professional wrestler and former mixed martial arts fighter *

Bob Sapp Robert Malcolm Sapp (born September 22, 1973) is an American mixed martial artist, kickboxer, professional wrestler, actor, and former American football player. He is currently under contract with Rizin Fighting Federation. Sapp has a combine ...

(born 1973), American mixed martial arts fighter *

Dan Severn Daniel DeWayne Severn (born June 8, 1958), nicknamed "The Beast", is an American professional wrestler, retired mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of mixed marti ...

(born 1958), American mixed martial arts fighter *

Daigo Umehara is a Japanese arcade fighting video game player. He specializes in 2D arcade fighting games, mainly those released by Capcom. Known as "Daigo" or "The Beast" in the West and or "Ume" in Japan, Daigo is one of the world's most famous ''Street Fig ...

(born 1981), Japanese professional gamer *

Mark Labbett Mark Andrew Labbett (born 15 August 1965), also known by his professional nickname The Beast, is an English quizzer and television personality. Since 2009 he has been one of the "chasers" on the ITV game show '' The Chase'' as "The Beast" and f ...

(born 1965), British TV personality known for his role as a Chaser on ''The Chase'' *

Adebayo Akinfenwa Saheed Adebayo Akinfenwa (born 10 May 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Akinfenwa's professional breakthrough came at Doncaster Rovers, having spent time up until then in the lower leagues of English f ...

, British footballer *

Eddie Hall Edward Stephen Hall (born 15 January 1988) is an English media personality, actor, boxer, and former strongman. He won the World's Strongest Man 2017 competition. Hall has also won national competitions such as UK's Strongest Man, Britain's St ...

(born 1988), British strongman * "The Beast from the East", the nickname of American professional wrestler

Bam Bam Bigelow Scott Charles Bigelow (September 1, 1961 – January 19, 2007) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Bam Bam Bigelow. Recognizable by his close to 400-pound frame and the distinctive flame tattoo that spanned most ...

(1961–2007)

Other uses

* ''The Beast'', the working title for the film ''

King Kong King Kong is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. He has been dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World, a phrase commonly used within the franchise. His first appearance was in the novelizat ...

'' * '' La Bestia'' ("The Beast"), a Mexican freight train ridden north by migrants *

Presidential state car (United States) The United States presidential state car (nicknamed "the Beast", "Cadillac One", "First Car"; code named "Stagecoach") is the official state car of the president of the United States. United States presidents embraced automotive technology in ...

, the state car of the President of the United States, nicknamed "The Beast" * The Beast, a Rolls-Royce Meteor powered automobile, later based on a Rolls-Royce Merlin * ''The Beast'' (roller coaster), a wooden roller coaster at Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio * ''The Beast'' (game), an alternate reality game promoting ''A.I.: Artificial Intelligence'' * ''The Beast'' (newspaper), a Buffalo, New York newspaper * ''

The Daily Beast ''The Daily Beast'' is an American news website focused on politics, media, and pop culture. It was founded in 2008. It has been characterized as a "high-end tabloid" by Noah Shachtman, the site's editor-in-chief from 2018 to 2021. In a 20 ...

'', an American news and opinion website * 2014 HQ₁₂₄, a near-Earth asteroid nicknamed "The Beast" * "The Beast", the

2016 Fort McMurray wildfire On May 1, 2016, a wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. On May 3, it swept through the community, forcing the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta's history, with upwards of 88,000 people forced from their ho ...

in Alberta, Canada