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From Beyond
1986 85 min United States of America, Italy R 18+
★6.7
Horror, Science Fiction
Director: Stuart Gordon
🎭 Based on
«From Beyond»
byH. P. Lovecraft
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Description
The Resonator, a powerful machine that can control the sixth sense, has killed its creator and sent his associate into an insane asylum. When a psychiatrist becomes determined to continue the experiment, she unwittingly opens the door to a hostile parallel universe.
Budget:
$4.5M
US Gross:
$1.26M
Worldwide:
$1.26M
Starring
Jeffrey Combs
Actor
Barbara Crampton
Actor
Ted Sorel
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Stuart Gordon's 'From Beyond' is widely regarded as a quintessential 80s Lovecraftian horror film, praised for its inventive practical effects and committed performances. While some viewers feel the plot is thin and the pacing uneven, fans of the genre celebrate it as a grotesque, atmospheric, and highly rewatchable cult classic.
| Score | Richard Band's score consistently enhances the film's eerie, unsettling atmosphere across critical viewpoints. | |
| Production | The practical makeup and creature effects are highly effective, providing a visceral, imaginative, and grotesque visual spectacle. | |
| Acting | Jeffrey Combs delivers a compelling, standout performance that grounds the supernatural premise in palpable dread. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided; some find the film taut and engaging, while others feel the thin narrative makes the runtime feel sluggish or tedious. | |
| Screenplay | While many praise the commitment of the cast, some critics argue the screenplay lacks sufficient substance and motivation to support the film's concept. |