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From Beyond

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Obsessive scientist Dr. Pretorius (Ted Sorel) successfully discovers a way to access a parallel universe of pleasure by tapping into the brain's pineal gland. When he is seemingly killed by forces from this other dimension, his assistant, Dr. Crawford Tillinghast (Jeffrey Combs), is accused of the murder. After psychiatrist Katherine McMichaels (Barbara Crampton) and detective Bubba Brownlee (Ken Foree) take the case, the trio risks a return to the other world in order to solve the mystery.
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Though it sacrifices some depth in its characterizations, From Beyond stands as a stunningly grotesque Lovecraft adaptation with a dazzling blend of chilling effects and brainy, cosmic horror.

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Dennis Hunt Los Angeles Times May 6
Isn't quite as wild [as Re-Animator] but it's still Grade-A B-picture horror. Go to Full Review
Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) Apr 22
This is, in short, another variant on the hoary horror staple of the monster who feeds on the fears and fantasies lurking at the pit of its victims' psyches, and would be offensive if it weren't so embarrassingly silly. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Oct 20
Jeffrey Combs is SO good here, completely committing to every element of a very demanding role. Go to Full Review
Robert Sellers Radio Times Apr 22
2/5
This demented tale is sloppily directed, but once it gets going after a stalled start you can't fault its energy and audacity. Go to Full Review
Dann Gire Chicago Daily Herald Apr 22
3/4
This movie doesn't sparkle, but it does glisten. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 1
2.5/4
From Beyond is inferior to Re-Animator in virtually every regard, but it still qualifies as a grisly good time. Go to Full Review
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Ollie W @RT90619198 5d Very trashy, very low-brow, incredibly silly but somewhat entertaining. The storyline isn’t particularly interesting. Most of it takes part in a single house. It isn’t scary but there are some fun, totally over the top gore reminiscent of The Thing or David Cronenberg. If you’ve seen other films by director Stuart Gordon, they have a very distinct look and feel and vibe, which is on display again here. None of the acting is good. See more Abro A @Ozuuu Aug 16 Stuart Gordon's best movie! I like this and Dagon the most, but both are pretty food watches! See more Bigbossbalrog T @Jigokju Aug 16 One of my favorite Lovecraft movies! Solid performances all around, but the real star of the show is the special effects! Loved this! See more James I @James66 May 9 fantastic actors and the story was pretty good until a certain point. i decided to turn it off after an hour cause i didn't really enjoy it. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Mar 11 Stuart Gordon’s From Beyond is a grotesque, neon-drenched descent into body horror that remains a standout of 80s genre cinema, though it isn't without its strange hurdles. There is something about this experience that is just so off-putting; maybe it’s how goofy Jeffrey Combs looks with his "worm head" transformation, which is unfortunate because this is such a great story with a killer concept. Despite the occasionally campy visuals of the practical effects, the film’s exploration of sensory expansion and cosmic terror is genuinely unsettling. It manages to balance a high-concept Lovecraftian premise with a tactile, sticky atmosphere that makes it a must-watch for fans of visceral, experimental horror. See more Robson C @RT82519826 Feb 23 Os doutores Cameron Tillinghast e Edward Pretorious pesquisam o desenvolvimento da glândula pineal e criam o Resonator, máquina capaz de abrir um portal para outra dimensão. A experiência dá errado quando criaturas surgem e matam Pretorious. Cameron é acusado de assassinato e considerado insano. Apenas a doutora Katherine McMichaels acredita em sua versão e sugere repetir o experimento. Relutante, ele aceita, buscando provar sua inocência, mas o novo teste revela horrores ainda maiores. Dirigido por Stuart Gordon, o filme é um clássico trash dos anos 80, com destaque para a maquiagem e os efeitos práticos que reforçam o gore e o body horror. Jeffrey Combs brilha no elenco. Ele ficou marcado por papéis em adaptações de Lovecraft. A obra diverte e impressiona, embora não alcance o impacto de Reanimator, que equilibra melhor humor e exagero. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Obsessive scientist Dr. Pretorius (Ted Sorel) successfully discovers a way to access a parallel universe of pleasure by tapping into the brain's pineal gland. When he is seemingly killed by forces from this other dimension, his assistant, Dr. Crawford Tillinghast (Jeffrey Combs), is accused of the murder. After psychiatrist Katherine McMichaels (Barbara Crampton) and detective Bubba Brownlee (Ken Foree) take the case, the trio risks a return to the other world in order to solve the mystery.
Director
Stuart Gordon
Producer
Brian Yuzna
Screenwriter
Stuart Gordon, H.P. Lovecraft, Dennis Paoli, Brian Yuzna
Distributor
Empire Pictures
Production Co
Empire Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 24, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$946.8K
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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