Eye of the Beast (2007) (TV)

Director:

Gary Yates

Writer:

Mark Mullin (written by)

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Genre:

Horror

Plot:

A young scientist arrives to small fishing town to fight against a the creature living under the water. |

Plot Keywords:

Kraken | Creature Feature | Giant Squid

Cast

James Van Der Beek	...	Dan Leland
Alexandra Castillo	...	Katrina Tomas
Arne MacPherson	...	Gunnar Thorson
Ryan Rajendra Black	...	Will Neepanak (as Ryan Black)
Brian Edward Roach	...	Robbie MacGregor (as Brian Roach)
Larissa Tobacco	...	Krissy Neepenak
Kyra Harper	...	Mother Tomas
Kelly Wolfman	...	Jen Thorson
Ryland Thiessen	...	James Connor
Rick Skene	...	Mr. Connor
Sharon Bajer	...	Mrs. Connor
Brooke Palsson	...	Larissa Connor
Blake Taylor	...	Old Salt
Erik Fjeldsted	...	Jordy
Stephen Eric McIntyre	...	Spider
Gabriel Daniels	...	Ryan
Akulu Meekis	...	Jack (as Akalu Meekis)
Alicia Johnston	...	Candace
Daina Leitold	...	Lucy
Tom Anniko	...	Dr. Gorman
Adriana O'Neil	...	Dr. Perch (as Adrianna O'Neil)

Directed by
Gary Yates

Writing credits
Mark Mullin		(written by)

Produced by
Robert Halmi Jr.	....	executive producer
Robert Halmi Sr.	....	executive producer
Phyllis Laing	....	producer
Michael J. Taylor	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Jonathan Goldsmith

Cinematography by
Michael Marshall

Film Editing by
Jeff Warren

Casting by
Jim Heber

Production Design by
Réjean Labrie

Art Direction by
Larry Spittle

Makeup Department
Brenda Magalas	....	makeup department head
Beth Anne McIvor	....	first assistant makeup artist
Doug Morrow	....	special makeup effects artist

Production Management
Kate Harrison	....	production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Markian Saray	....	third assistant director

Art Department
Gary Barringer	....	graphic artist
Ryan Berzuk	....	props
Nick Burns	....	storyboard artist
Jim Cebrowski	....	construction coordinator
Bruce Cook	....	set dresser
Alexis Labra	....	on-set dresser
Alexis Labra	....	props
Jamie Lou Morneau	....	art department assistant
Robb Paraskevopoulos	....	lead dresser
Remi Verfaillie	....	sets buyer
Khali Wenaus	....	art department coordinator

Sound Department
Russ Dyck	....	foley artist
Bruce Little	....	sound re-recording mixer
Anita Lubosch	....	sound effects designer
Anita Lubosch	....	sound effects editor
Paul Morrow	....	dialogue editor
Sacha Rosen	....	boom operator
Dino Schiavone	....	sound mixer

Special Effects by
Mark Gebel	....	special effects coordinator
Jonathan Graham	....	creature effects
Tim Harding	....	first assistant special effects
Paul Jones	....	animatronic creature designer

Visual Effects by
Robert Bloom	....	compositor
Robert Crowther	....	visual effects supervisor
Matt Hansen	....	lead cgi artist
Megumi Kanazawa	....	digital compositor
Teresa Kasepchuk	....	visual effects coordinator

Stunts
Allan Wallace Dunkeld	....	stunt double: Stephen Eric McIntyre
Kristen Sawatzky	....	stunt double: Alexandra Castillo
Craig Skene	....	stunt rigger
Dan Skene	....	stunt double: Brian Roach (as Daniel Skeene)
Rick Skene	....	stunt coordinator
Glen Thompson	....	stunt double: Erik Fjeldsted
Lori MacKay	....	stunt rigger (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
François Balcaen	....	key grip
Jim Campbell	....	generator operator
Mark Chow	....	camera operator
Conroy Finnegan	....	best boy grip
Allen Fraser	....	still photographer
Jason Heke	....	second assistant camera
Joao Holowka	....	gaffer

Animation Department
Gary Barringer	....	animator

Casting Department
Eleanor Erum	....	extras casting assistant
Kari Rieger	....	extras casting
Joey Ritche	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Lauren D. Martin	....	daily costumer

Transportation Department
Dave Perich	....	driver

Other crew
Rhia Alcantara	....	office production assistant
Alisson Amigo	....	photo double
Neal Baksh	....	co-location manager
Dave Brown	....	firearms safety coordinator
Paul Courchaine	....	payroll accountant
Michael Cowles	....	location manager
Wendy Gaboury	....	key accountant
Andrew Gallinger	....	locations key
Tanya Mazur	....	script supervisor
Fawnda Neckoway	....	office production assistant intern
Jennifer Omoth	....	first assistant accountant
RoseAnna Schick	....	unit publicist
Kevin Uddenberg	....	assistant to director
Michelle Walker	....	key craft service

Production Companies

• Peace Arch Entertainment Group

Distributors

• EuroVideo (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
• Panorama Distributions (2010) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
• Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
• RHI Entertainment (2006) (USA) (TV)

Special Effects

• Paul Jones Effects Studio (animatronic creatures)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

Canada:90 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:MA (2007) | USA:Unrated (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Gimli, Manitoba, Canada

Company:

Peace Arch Entertainment Group

Movie Connections:

References The Fog (1980)

it's a B-monster movie...and a surprisingly good one at that

Out of all the really bad science-fiction creature features that I see quite regularly on the Sci-Fi Channel, there are very few of which I can describe as descent. "Eye of the Beast" is one of those few that is surprisingly good enough to be called descent. The acting is fine, the screenplay is more intelligent than others I can think of, the special effects are better than expected, and since they are mostly shown at night, they are easier to believe. The creature is effectively not shown mostly until the end. Before then, we see nothing of it except for its tentacles (rubber, inflated) that lash out and grab onto people. The plot is kind of ludicrous. A giant squid SOMEHOW gets into a lake and SOMEHOW is not seen until now when it just decides to try human fresh off the docks, but still, it's a B-movie, so can cut it SOME slack. The characterization of the characters is very good, there are some very well-done dialogue and dramatic moments, and the music score really aids it. Ultimately, we have a climax that we really care about, speeches that are actually well-written and don't outstay their welcome (as they do in another B-flick called "Sasquatch Mountain"), and overall, "Eye of the Beast" is a very well-done creature feature. I recommend it for fans of its genre.