Must Die: The Beast

: The story follows Frank Cairnes, a mystery writer who seeks revenge on the hit-and-run driver who killed his young son.

: Titled Yaju Shisubeshi , this film is a cynical, hard-boiled portrait of a young man struggling in post-war Japanese society . Other Related Media

: Modern paper editions are available through Vintage and Ipso Books. Film and Television Adaptations The Beast Must Die

The most foundational "paper" or text is the novel written by (the pseudonym of British Poet Laureate C. Day-Lewis ). Genre : Golden Age Detective Fiction.

: A contemporary BritBox/ITV adaptation starring Cush Jumbo and Jared Harris . While critically well-received, plans for a second series titled A Sword In My Bones were ultimately cancelled. : The story follows Frank Cairnes, a mystery

The title refers to several distinct creative works, ranging from classic detective fiction to cult horror and modern thrillers. The Original Novel (1938)

: It is noted for its "house of mirrors" structure, beginning as a personal journal where Cairnes explicitly states, "I am going to kill a man". : A contemporary BritBox/ITV adaptation starring Cush Jumbo

: Directed by Paul Annett, this cult classic stars Peter Cushing . It reimagines the story as a werewolf whodunnit where a millionaire gathers suspects at his estate. It is famous for the "Werewolf Break" , a 30-second pause near the end for the audience to guess the killer.