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From Beyond

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
33K
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From Beyond (1986)
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A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immedi... Read allA group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms.A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms.

  • Director
    • Stuart Gordon
  • Writers
    • H.P. Lovecraft
    • Brian Yuzna
    • Dennis Paoli
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Combs
    • Barbara Crampton
    • Ted Sorel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stuart Gordon
    • Writers
      • H.P. Lovecraft
      • Brian Yuzna
      • Dennis Paoli
    • Stars
      • Jeffrey Combs
      • Barbara Crampton
      • Ted Sorel
    • 183User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jeffrey Combs
    Jeffrey Combs
    • Crawford Tillinghast
    Barbara Crampton
    Barbara Crampton
    • Dr. Katherine McMichaels
    Ted Sorel
    Ted Sorel
    • Dr. Edward Pretorius
    Ken Foree
    Ken Foree
    • Bubba Brownlee
    Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
    Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
    • Dr. Bloch
    Bunny Summers
    Bunny Summers
    • Neighbor Lady
    Bruce McGuire
    Bruce McGuire
    • Jordan Fields
    Del Russel
    • Ambulance Driver
    Dale Wyatt
    Dale Wyatt
    • Paramedic
    Karen Christenfeld
    • Nurse
    Andrew Lord Miller
    Andrew Lord Miller
    • Patient - Strait Jacket
    • (as Andy Miller)
    John Leamer
    • Shock Technician
    Regina Bleesz
    • Bondage Girl
    Albert Band
    Albert Band
    • Drunk
    • (uncredited)
    Sergio Silveri
    • Asylum Orderly
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stuart Gordon
    • Writers
      • H.P. Lovecraft
      • Brian Yuzna
      • Dennis Paoli
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    8fred-83

    one of the wildest and most entertaining horror films

    Its been a while since I saw this, but I fondly remember it as being one of the wildest and most entertaining horror films of the 80s. I liked it even more than Re-Animator, partly because there is something more intriguing about parallel dimensions and the connection to schizophrenia, than Re-Animators simple (though still entertaining ) "dead come back to life"-scenario. Some of the outlandish effects seem to be influenced by Dali, bodies in a constant state transformation and re-evaluation. It is mind-boggling that it is still so hard to get a hold of on DVD, I only watched a British VHS copy years ago which had some cuts and I still long to see the original unrated version. The score, by Richard Band, is also impressively aggressive and atmospheric. Would somebody please just release it on DVD! They just don't make them like this anymore.
    brandonsites1981

    * * * out of 4.

    Wicked adaption of the H.P. Lovecraft story written and directed by horror master Stuart Gordon. The story is about experiments that cause people to be able to use their sixth sense. This however opens the door to another universe full of weird creatures and monsters and causes those who are part of the experiment to go mad. Terrific special effects, a fast pace and a nasty sense of humor make this a memorable outing. Good camp cast too.

    Rated R; Nudity, Graphic Violence and Profanity.
    Infofreak

    Another horror classic from the team of Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna.

    Stuart Gordon's debut 'Re-Animator' is a horror classic, and 'From Beyond' is an attempt to get lightning to strike twice. Once again Gordon and producer/co-writer Brian Yuzna make a gory horror/black comedy loosely inspired by a H.P. Lovecraft story, and get cult hero Jeffrey Combs and scream queen Barbara Crampton to star. And you know what? It's actually as great in its own way as 'Re-Animator'. They really pulled it off! Combs isn't quite as outrageous this time round, but he's still excellent, and Crampton has a more important role, which includes her memorably dressing up in bondage gear. Another 'Re-Animator' actor Carolyn Purdy-Gordon also appears in the supporting cast, as does Ken Foree, one of the stars of Romero's zombie classic 'Dawn Of The Dead', and Ted Sorel plays Dr. Pretorious (a deliberate reference to 'Bride Of Frankenstein'), in a role one could almost imagine was written specifically for the late David Gale ('Re-Animator's Dr. Hill). The story is original and unpredictable, the humour dark and surprisingly subtle, and the special effects are excellent and very effective. For me this movie is extremely underrated and gets better with each subsequent viewing. If you enjoyed 'Re-Animator' you'll love 'From Beyond'. Gordon and Yuzna's subsequent careers, both separately and together, have been extremely uneven, but give credit where credit is due, this one's a winner! Highly recommended.
    6gavin6942

    A Strange Vision From Those Who Brought Us Re-Animator

    Scientists create a resonator to stimulate the pineal gland (sixth sense), and open up a door to a parallel (and hostile) universe. Based on a story by H. P. Lovecraft.

    I first saw this film a few years ago (maybe 2009) at a film festival in Chicago, but it apparently did not stick with me well. I neither wrote a review at the time (which is a rarity) nor did I remember much beyond the very skeleton of a plot when I revisited it again (2013). Perhaps because, sadly, it is not among the better films out there.

    This is the sort of movie a horror fan wants to love: based on Lovecraft, directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton and Ken Foree. Even the producers are noteworthy -- Brian Yuzna and the Band family when they were till in their prime. The opening credits are a veritable horror hall of fame. And seeing Combs interact with Foree is timeless fun and entertainment.

    John Carl Buechler's effects need to be praised. They have been compared to Rob Bottin's "The Thing", which I think is fair. But Buechler often gets the short shrift, perhaps considered inferior to Bottin, Robert Hall, John Vulich, KNB and others... look at these effects and tell me he is not among the greatest effects artists out there. Ted Sorel, not typically associated with horror, did extremely well, too, and should be recognized -- horror fans can also check him out in "Basket Case 2".

    But the film leaves something to be desired. While the concept of opening another dimension is very cool (and classic Lovecraft), and the focus on the pineal gland is a good way to address that (as one character remarks, the gland has been a metaphysical mystery at least since the days of Descartes), it seems like screenwriter Dennis Paoli did not adequately find the right way to adapt a seven-page story into an 85-minute film.

    The film remains strong for the first half, but after that the audience (or at least me) grows weary, wondering how many times the group can return to the attic, or how many times a machine can be destroyed and still work. And then the story spirals off in a very strange direction, as if it suddenly picked up another script to get directions from. If this could have been condensed to 60 minutes, it probably would be a masterpiece, but instead it sort of lingers as Stuart Gordon's red-headed stepchild.

    So, in short, die-hard horror fans are going to love (or at least enjoy) this film, seeing their favorite stars on screen (sort of a sequel to "Re-Animator" -- with three cast members, a director, producers, writers and even Miskatonic University returning). For the rest of the viewing public, this is not going to be a top pick...
    7ksf-2

    weirdness HP Lovecraft

    Based on a Lovecraft story, this shows the danger of seeing and knowing too much. Campy horror director Stuart Gordon has Jeff Combs working on a machine (the Resonator !) that can help us to "see" other dimensions. When they turn on the machine, it brings monsters into this dimension. when the Doctor Pretorious is killed by his own experiment, Crawfod is locked up as a nut job. Barbara Crampton is Dr. McMichaels, trying to get to the bottom of his case. and of course Gordon puts his own wife Carolyn in here as another doctor. So they take Crawford back to the scene, and for some unknown reason, they think turning it back on is a good idea. Keep the kids away. Language, violence and nudity. S&M. a little something for everyone. and the weird thing is, they keep talking about the pineal gland, which really does control our sleep rhythms by controlling our melatonin level. and on some web pages, there are the discussions of flouride in our water supply. This "results" in the blocking of our ability to see the alternate planes. which is what this whole film is about! actually slightly based on "shakey science". who knew? it's all silly and campy and cheap and cheesy. but you'll have a fun time watching. not for the weak of heart.

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    • Trivia
      Barbara Crampton sold the leather dominatrix outfit she wore in this film at a yard sale.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene the windows of the first floor in Dr. Pretorious' house are shattered. A little later in the movie, when the team arrives again at the "crime scene", it is clearly visible, that the window classes are still unbroken.
    • Quotes

      Crawford Tillinghast: It ate him... bit off his head... like a gingerbread man!

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was uncut by the BBFC (though the print submitted was the MPAA-edited R-rated version). The UK Vestron video releases were cut by 10 secs by the BBFC and edited a scene where Katherine's breasts are molested by the transformed Pretorius.
    • Connections
      Featured in Stephen King's World of Horror (1986)

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El perfil del diablo
    • Filming locations
      • Empire Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Empire Pictures
      • Taryn Prov
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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,261,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $514,417
      • Oct 26, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,261,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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