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Image of the Beast

3.919811h 33mMovieScience FictionHorrorThriller

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 computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to…

DirectorDonald W. Thompson
WritersRuss Doughten·Donald W. Thompson
ProducersDonald W. Thompson·Russ Doughten

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Donald W. Thompson

WJWilliam Wellman Jr.
William Wellman Jr.
David Michaels
SP
Susan Plumb
Kathy
PD
Patty Dunning
Patty Myers
RD
Russ Doughten
Reverend Matthew Turner
WS
Wenda Shereos
THTy Hardin
Ty Hardin
The Missionary
TR
Thom Rachford
Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
MR
Maryann Rachford
Diane Bradford
SC
Sandy Christen
DC
David Crabtree
BS
Ben Sampson
JC
Justin Craig

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Image of the Beast — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Image of the Beast?

Image of the Beast is streaming on Hoopla in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Image of the Beast on Netflix?

No, Image of the Beast is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Image of the Beast on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Image of the Beast isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Image of the Beast for free?

Image of the Beast is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Image of the Beast?

Yes — Image of the Beast is followed by The Prodigal Planet (1983) in the Thief in the Night Collection.

Is there a prequel to Image of the Beast?

Yes — A Distant Thunder (1978) comes before Image of the Beast in the Thief in the Night Collection.

Is Image of the Beast part of a trilogy?

No — Image of the Beast is part of the Thief in the Night Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Thief in the Night Collection?

There are 4 films in the Thief in the Night Collection: A Thief in the Night (1972), A Distant Thunder (1978), Image of the Beast (1981) and The Prodigal Planet (1983).