Beasts: During Barty's Party

Beasts: During Barty's Party

1976 · 49 min · ★ 9.0 · Horror, TV Movie, Mystery, Drama

A suburban couple are held under siege by a pack of frighteningly intelligent rats.

Directed by Don Taylor · Written by Nigel Kneale

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