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Image of the Beast

  • 1981
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
447
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Image of the Beast (1981)
Dystopian Sci-FiSci-FiThriller

Third and best-known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the compu... Read allThird and best-known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to survive as prophecy unfolds in the rise ... Read allThird and best-known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to survive as prophecy unfolds in the rise of the Antichrist to the pinnacle of his power and the beginning of God's war on sinful ma... Read all

  • Director
    • Donald W. Thompson
  • Writers
    • Donald W. Thompson
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
  • Stars
    • William Wellman Jr.
    • Susan Plumb
    • Patty Dunning
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    447
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Donald W. Thompson
    • Writers
      • Donald W. Thompson
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Stars
      • William Wellman Jr.
      • Susan Plumb
      • Patty Dunning
    • 19User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Wellman Jr.
    William Wellman Jr.
    • David Michaels
    Susan Plumb
    • Kathy
    Patty Dunning
    • Patty Myers
    Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Reverend Matthew Turner
    • (as Russell Doughten)
    Wenda Shereos
    • Leslie
    Thom Rachford
    • Jerry Bradford
    • (as Tom Rachford)
    Maryann Rachford
    • Diane Bradford
    Sandy Christen
    • Sandy Stevens
    David Crabtree
    Ben Sampson
    • Billy
    Justin Craig
    Herb Brown
      Ty Hardin
      Ty Hardin
      • The Missionary
      Ray Baxter
        Kenneth J. Bussanmas
        • Acolyte
        • (uncredited)
        Mike Niday
        • Jim Wright
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Donald W. Thompson
        • Writers
          • Donald W. Thompson
          • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
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        8Latinboi911

        Good

        The first one, the second one, and the third one are good movies that show what will happen when Jesus comes to get us. Yeah the clothing is bad, and the hair is messed up, but this movie was made in the late 70's. It's a good movie either way, and Left Behind is nothing compared to these series. It's more people like than government talking throughout the whole movie like Left Behind. It's great, and sad at the same time. I recommend it to people who don't believe in God, and don't believe in the end of the world, until next thousands of years where there are going to be new people building up this earth and starting all over again.

        Go out and rent the series!
        8nicidell

        read

        OK so these movies where made in the 1980's and 1970's . They are kinda going to suck with the effects and the sometimes the plot to. The movie could have been better acted and maybe better produced Even with the first two movies to they could have been better acted, But you have to think that this was a low (looks like very low) budget film. it was made for believers and non believers to show them what the world is going to be like, IT may not be exactly like its describe but the points are the same, there is going to be a one world government, He will try to make world peace, and will tell everyone they have to get the mark on their right hand or forehead in order to buy sell or do anything.He will get you to try to believe in him and eventually worship him but this is all a lie and if you get that mark you are doomed But the message is the same no mater how you are going to look at it Jesus is coming again, And will you be ready of left behind?
        10captaincali-74548

        God Bless

        I find this movie interesting on the fact that we are living in a time where it feels like its heading towards that direction during this covid era. This movie came out in 1980 when technology was no where near the radar for the general public now we are consumed by it. You dont have to be a christian to see whats going on in the world right now anyways good movie 👍
        8Shaunmathc

        Very Interesting Watch in 2024

        If you've read the book of Revelation, this film is basically about it playing out in modern times, well the 80s when this was filmed.

        You can find it on Tubi and it is worth a watch, people who believe in God and don't accept the mark of the beast are hunted down by the one world government.

        Religion is disbanded and morphed into the One World Church.

        Not for everyone but I think it was a good account of the times in my opinion we are approaching now, it even broaches on AI and says people will worship it like a golden calf, very revealing as AI has taken off this year and been thrust into the public spotlight.
        6Uriah43

        The Third Film in a Four-Part Series

        This is the third film in a four-part series. The previous movie, "A Distant Thunder", followed a young woman by the name of "Patty Myers" (Patty Dunning) up to the point where she had to make a choice between accepting "the mark" or being executed. This film essentially takes up where the last one left off with Patty making her decision and then shifting the focus to three other people: "David Michaels" (William Wellman Jr.), "Kathy" (Susan Plumb) and "Leslie" (Wenda Shereos). Not only do each of them have tough choices to make but the situations get much more difficult as "the tribulation" continues. Now, while a couple of the interpretations concerning this period may seem a bit out-dated, the main prophecies are still quite possible. For example, the emergence of a "world church" which replaces Christian gospel with ecumenical humanism is already taking root. Same thing with the advent of a "mark" in the form of a bar-code or microchip to replace paper currency and to provide easily retrieved personal data whenever necessary. The technology is already present and it could easily be used for all kinds of reasons. For example, it could practically eliminate counterfeiting and identity theft. So who could possibly be against something like that? Christians, of course! And if they refuse to get it then the case could be made that they are "trouble-makers" who need to be dealt with. And for anyone with complete control of all media outlets that shouldn't be too hard to accomplish. Be that as it may, I thought this film was pretty good. Yes, there were some scenes which could have benefited from better equipment or special effects. But the acting was surprisingly good and for a low-budget movie of this type I thought everything turned out rather well. All things considered. Overall then, I'd rate it as slightly above average.

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        • Trivia
          This was shown at churches.
        • Quotes

          Diane Bradford: Rotten little religious fanatic! My grinning face is gonna be the last thing you ever see before your head falls in the basket!

        • Connections
          Featured in Vintage Video: Image of the Beast (1981) (2021)
        • Soundtracks
          Omen
          (uncredited)

          Written and performed by Keith Mansfield

          [Background music used throughout]

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        • Release date
          • May 3, 1981 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • A Thief in the Night III: Image of the Beast
        • Filming locations
          • Jefferson, Iowa, USA
        • Production company
          • Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
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        • Runtime
          • 1h 33m(93 min)
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Mono

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