‘The Beast’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Renny Harlin Reunite for a Subpar Actioner

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What happened

The opening minutes of Renny Harlin’s “The Beast” are some of the goofiest we’ve seen on screen in 2026 — and coming a week after both “Digger” and “Verity,” that’s saying something.

Key facts

  • The opening minutes of Renny Harlin’s “The Beast” are some of the goofiest we’ve seen on screen in 2026 — and coming a week after both “Digger” and “Verity,” that’s saying something.
  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:37:26 UTC.

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