Eventually, the young man turns into a violent hybrid beast. 'Beast of the Yellow Night' is a movie made in the Philippines and distributed in the U.S.A. by Roger Corman's New World Pictures in 1971. Virgin sacrifices become the norm. Always looking for cheap ways to make movies he decided the Philippines would be a good place to go. Beast of the Yellow Night is a Filipino horror film of the supernatural thriller and monster genre. Corman had started his own company around 1970 after becoming fed up with his movies being edited by AIP. He knows that there is no good end, but he has been made invulnerable, so he must carry out the wishes of his master. While travelling on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by the former's cargo: a prehistoric ape which is the host for a lifeform that is absorbing the minds of the passengers and crew. Satan (Vic Díaz) saves murderer Joseph Langdon (John Ashley) from death on condition that he become his disciple. They [the audience] prefer out and out gore. A passerby finds Langdon lying face down in the bushes, and when the man bends down to help, Langdon turns into a beast and devours his heart. Review by JoshUnderwood ★★★★ 1. Can anyone stop this deadly creature of the night? Corman had started his own company around 1970 after becoming fed up with his movies being edited by AIP. Use the HTML below. Ashley said that playing the role of the monster "was a lot of fun to do. After successfully distributing Beast of Blood in 1970, producer Kane W. Lynn (as Hemisphere Pictures) tried to get the distribution rights to Ashley's next horror film, titled Beast of the Yellow Night. When dealing with he devil, we must recognize his powers and, since we don't know how extensive they are, our hero (anti-hero) has no real free will. No, it’s not a cleverly-named Simpsons Treehouse of Horror segment, it’s a movie! Although the first half is tedious, the monster turns things around when he finally shows up. A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Beast of the Yellow Night is a 1971 horror film, that was popular that year when shown alongside of Creature with the Blue Hand. Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Beast of the Yellow Night (1971) - Eddie Romero on AllMovie - Roger Corman's New World Pictures distributed… Beast of the Yellow Night is a 1971 Filipino-American horror film. The Beast of the Yellow Night Quotes. [5], Beast of the Yellow Night was released in 1971 in the US. "The Beast of the Yellow Night" is nothing more then your average shape-shifter film. A mad scientist creates a monster, but after its head is cut off, he keeps it alive in a serum he has invented. The acting is hammy and all over the place, but surprisingly convincing given the lines they are given to read. 'Beast of the Yellow Night' is a movie made in the Philippines and distributed in the U.S.A. by Roger Corman's New World Pictures in 1971. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones ... See full summary ». "[8] Graeme Clark of The Spinning Image rated the film three out of 10 stars, criticizing the film's overly talky and confusing script. Vic Diaz as our chubby Asian Satan is … RiffTrax includes this movie as part of their repertoire. Satan saves Ashley from death on condition he become his disciple (and, as it turns out, a hairy murderous beast). It’s poorly lit, but most likely this presentation is the best it’s ever looked. Beast of the Yellow Night is a Filipino horror film of the supernatural thriller and monster genre. Was this review helpful to you? Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Satan saves a man from death on condition he become his disciple (and, as it turns out, a hairy murderous beast). A kidnapped diver is taken to an island inhabited by a mad scientist and his half-animal, half-human creations. Adventure. Beast of the Yellow Night (1971) opens in 1946 at an unspecified Southeast Asian country. The man must occasionally turn into a beast and reek havoc on the surrounding area. Always looking for cheap ways to make movies he decided the Philippines would be a good place to go. A doctor tries to save his son's life through a complicated heart transplant operation, the involuntary donor being a gorilla. Satan saves a man from death on condition he become his disciple (and, as it turns out, a hairy murderous beast). Always looking for cheap ways to make movies he decided the Philippines would be a good place to go. A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition. Always looking for cheap ways to make movies he decided the Philippines would be a good place to go. Vaccine passports are being compared to yellow Stars of David. BEAST OF THE YELLOW NIGHT is schlocky fun from beginning to end. The devil has plans for him. The film was reissued several times after its initial DVD release, usually as part of a multi-disc combo pack. Decent gore effects. Premiere Studios, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Title: When he and Nan try to leave the city, they encounter the police and military and Rogers changes again, battling against the combined forces. Top 200 of all time 150 Essential Comedies. A small group of interlopers become caught up in the mayhem. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? 47:06. Ashley and his production company Four Associates Ltd. put up the money to produce the film themselves in the Philippines, and instead of allowing Lynn to distribute it, he made a deal with Roger Corman's then-fledgling New World Pictures instead. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. "We really tried for quality", Romero said later. 'Beast of the Yellow Night' is a movie made in the Philippines and distributed in the U.S.A. by Roger Corman's New World Pictures in 1971. 2:35. An American werewolf in Manila. Corman had started his own company around 1970 after becoming fed up with his movies being edited by AIP. That night, Langdon is drawn to the sound of a church bell tolling, and when he walks toward the sanctuary, he collapses in agony. Corman had started his own company around 1970 after becoming fed up with his movies being edited by AIP. It was last released by VCI Video as a part of a four-disc combo pack. A female high school student's slumber party turns into a bloodbath, as a newly escaped psychotic serial killer wielding a power drill prowls her neighborhood. I used a double in the long shots but the scenes where the beast was talking...was me. Addeddate 2011-07-02 23:56:51 Ia_orig__runtime The interesting thing is that after his resurrection he is a pretty kind man, thoughtful and gracious and caring. "[5], Beast of the Yellow Night was released on DVD by Ventura Distribution on August 21, 2001. A desperate criminal makes a bargain with a devil to escape his pursuers. Two archaeologists on a scientific dig come across a vampire burial ground and discover that the creatures are about to awaken and attack a nearby village.