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From Beyond

1986·Movie
1h 25min·R

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Nostalgia4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, fantasy, and technology

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Humans are such easy prey.

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.
Body HorrorGoreCosmic HorrorPsychological HorrorMad ScientistCreature FeatureOccultGothic Sci-FiTechnological Horror

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Where can I stream From Beyond legally?

From Beyond is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is From Beyond worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is From Beyond rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is From Beyond?

1 h 25 min

From Beyond runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on From Beyond?

Critics67
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see From Beyond much the same way.

Was From Beyond a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is From Beyond in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch From Beyond?

46ALAUBABEBGCACHCICZEEFRGBGGGH+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for From Beyond in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does From Beyond use?

AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABleActor AllusionAdaptational HeroismSensitive Guy and Manly ManStrange Cop in a Strange LandSacrificial LionBeast with a Human FaceBondage Is BadPerception FilterHumanoid AbominationPineal WeirdnessAnother Dimensionand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for From Beyond, including AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABle, Actor Allusion, Adaptational Heroism.