The story follows Liam, an indentured servant, as he accompanies the commanding hunter, Barker, and his obedient cousin, Alec, in greed filled pursuits. Nearing the end of his contract, Liam discovers Barker’s true intentions, to keep him as a prisoner for his own personal gain. Desperately seeking his freedom back, Liam must unwillingly partake in a bounty for a deadly monster, where he may ultimately find some hope.
The story is a metaphor for the everlasting division in the United States. In particular, the color of white and black relations. Prejudice stems from our ancestors who created the bigotry because of ignorance. BEAST will invite you into the fight against hate by using folklore. You’ll be challenging what it means to be white or black, rich or poor, and human or monster.
Beast pulls inspiration from various successful mediums. In terms of aesthetics, I was heavily inspired by Innaritu’s work on The Revenant. The elegance of the camera forces you to move through the story just as the characters do. As a viewer, you’re a spectator in the world itself.
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