The Being
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The Being

The ultimate terror has taken form...

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Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Jackie Kong

Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.

Thematic Motifs:Psychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (15 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Being.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Jackie Kong

Screenplay / Writers

Jackie Kong

Executive Producers

Bill Osco

Original Score

Don Preston

Cinematography

Robert Ebinger

Film Editing

Karin Nowarra

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (7)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
Bill Osco Productions

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Bill Osco ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Isolated Woodland Locations & Specialized Gothic Soundstage Sets • Acoustically Isolated Underground Facilities

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1980 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1981 - 1982 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1982 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

November 18, 1983

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Being. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Martin Landau's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Being, Martin Landau underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Marianne Gordon. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Jackie Kong concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Being, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (4.9/10)

The Being achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Being was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Being

Where was The Being filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Being was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Bill Osco Productions. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Isolated Woodland Locations & Specialized Gothic Soundstage Sets and Acoustically Isolated Underground Facilities.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Being?

The ensemble features Martin Landau as Garson Jones, Marianne Gordon as Laurie, Bill Osco as Detective Mortimer Lutz, José Ferrer as Mayor Gordon Lane, under the visionary direction of Jackie Kong.

Where can I stream The Being online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Being (1983) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Being?

The Being is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.