From Beyond (Unrated Director's Cut) [DVD]

This movie plunges its audience into the depths of cosmic horror and scientific curiosity. Directed by Stuart Gordon and released in 1986, this is a cult classic adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's short story of the same name, exploring themes of obsession, the fragility of sanity, and the terrifying unknown lurking just beyond human perception.

Good movie. Excellent transfer.

For a movie released in 1985, the special effects are as good as any horror fan could want. The ‘Resonator” allows for beings to be seen. They are always around but one cannot see them, and they cannot see you. But with the machine, all is seen. And it stimulates a person in erotic manners. Crampton’s role is of a psychiatrist brought in to assess the mental state of Tillinghast a colleague of the inventor, Dr. Pretorious. Things went bad during a test, and Pretorious was found with a missing head, with Tillinghast the suspect. To find out what happened, Crampton (Dr. McMichaels) decides the Resonator must be re-activated. But its action got her very ‘excited’ and she was determined that she could control it. And Ken Foree (Officer Bubba) plays some comic relief. It becomes a wild ride. Meanwhile Crampton shows every possible way one can rationalize a bad situation. And every horror fan knows that is a bad idea.

rack on the doc!!!

Scientific endeavors to reach the other side work and the results - they leave an enigma splashed all over an upstairs laboratory and a man in the custody of a lovingly cozy straightjacket. Here you have an assistant accused of killing his protégé with an axe, a young researcher that wants to exploit the possibilities of findings that still exist in a house with a now-grizzly past, some muscle to keep Jeffrey Combs from trying to escape while helping arrange this - and while trying to prove to people he isn't crazy, and a host of things that become transparent when an experimental machine is fired up and something "from Beyond" returns.You really have to love the work of Stuart Gordon, and moreso now that it comes complete to you in a form you haven't been allowed to see.For the longest time this item was only available in the US on VHS, and even then it was available only in chopped up variations that made you want to wince. The same can be said for the versions that appeared on bootlegged DVD - there were qualities issues that abounded, terrible dubbing issues to contend with, and there were also the irregularities that seemed to occur depending on what version you had. This was a sad fate considering this was one of the Gordon "big three," too, and the idea that such a good Combs movie could be overlooked seemed almost impossible. Lately rumors began to surface about a DC of the movie, though, and the suicidegirls did an interview that confirmed that the movie would be coming out. So, it took 21 years for someone to see the point in that, but after 21 years you have a DVD feature of one of Stuart Gordon's better films - and one that he did in the height of HPL remakes and j. Combs stardom.So, what does it mean to have a director's cut of the movie. Well, according to Gordon, the MPAA castrated his film when it was first rated and made a mess of it. Much like movies that wer ebeing imported at the time and even movies like Evil Dead, the MPAA wanted no part of horror. That meant that they hacked random pieces - a lot of goes and story as well - just to finalize a product they agreed with. Although there were just a few minutes that were added back in, the pieces that were added back took the campy nature of the film and gave it more power. The result - something you should check out because it has been needed for far-too-long. So, if you are a fan of Gordon, are a fan of Combs, or simply want to watch some horror when horror was good THen you need this.I recommend this o so strongly.

First of all, i'd like to say that this a pretty descent movie. i rented this movie years ago on VHS. When i first was released, was oddly fascinated with the plot. It's one of those movie you just have to take it for what it is. You will either like it or you won't. There is a high probability that you will. It stars Jeffrey Combs in a pre-"Re-Animator" roll. Having tapped into to a different reality (or universe) with a machine that taps into the pinneal gland. Descartes believed that it was the interface between the mind and the rest of the brain: he considered it the seat of the soul. [...] His theories are exploted by a scientist (did i say "MAD") on interfacing the pinneal gland with the machine. That is when all "HELL" breaks loose... I don't want to give the story line away because if you haven't seen it you should. I was fortunate enough recently to get a "COPY". "COPY" of the dvd (German Release)and for a modest amount. The only thing i'd complain about is that it isn't "WIDESCREEN". Which is such a "TRIVIAL" matter-it isn't worth mentioning. (((you will like the movie even in "FULLSCREEN".)))I'd only ever seen the VHS copy and it was "FULLSCREEN". We'll back then there wasn't WIDE/FULL it was just "VIDEO". I wouldn't suggest paying a "HUGE" amount for the DVD. Why people are charging so much i don't know. We can keep are fingers crossed for a U.S. released and all the people milking people for extra cash can keep there german release. If you are looking for a movie that is different. This is the movie for you. If you are affraid of seeing something "different", i'd suggest staying with "CHICKEN LITTLE" or even "STUART LITTLE". Other movies i've noticed that are "EXTREMELY" expensive are "FLETCH" and "1984". Even "FLASH GORDON" is expensive, why dvds are made in such limited printing i don't understand they are cheap to make. Limiting there release only makes it more difficult for movie fans to watch or own. It sickens me to no ends for someone to charge that much for a movie $50-$80 when you know they didn't pay but $9.00 at the most. I'd say look for it in a Video Movie Rental place. Watch it and if you like it enough find it for a modest price. I only paid $15.00 for it and it was worth every "PENNY". $80.00 or more is ridiculous!!! Thanks for reading my review and i hope you like it. CMH

Bien surpris d'avoir écouté le film en version française quand il n'y en avait aucune d'identifié sur la pochette

Acabo de ver esta peli por primera vez, y me dejo con sentimientos encontrados.De Stuart Gordon he visto Re-Animator (qué no es de mis favoritas) y Dolls (qué me gusto), falta por ver Castle Freak, King of the Ants y Dagon.Pienso que James Gunn se baso en el Dr. Pretorious cuando hizo el monstruo Grant en Slither.El Blu-ray+Dvd tiene audio en inglés y subtítulo en inglés.NO tiene audio ni subtítulo en español.

Impeccable et terrible film 😍

Lo aspettavo in bluray in uscita versione italiana dalla quadrifoglio...ma purtroppo sembrerebbe che l uscita sia stata per ora,annullata...comunque ho rimediato questa versione dvd francese e direi che è veramente ottima sia a livello video che audio...attenzione non vi è lingua italiana...io l ho preso perché mastico il francese abbastanza bene...acquisto validissimo anche per chi ama questo film e si accontenta di vederlo in lingua straniera.

Back in the mid to late '80s, this was kind of a big deal. Following on from their triumphant debut 'Re- Animator', creative team Stuart Gordon (director), Brian Yuzna (producer) and screenwriter Dennis Paoli unleashed this rather 'gooey' splatter filled monster epic that promised to outdo the craziness of their previous picture... which it almost does. But lets face it - nothing can truly overthrow the good Dr West and his unique brand of lunacy. Even though they do give it a helluva good try...We first meet obsessive and slightly unhinged scientist Dr. Edward Pretorius (Ted Sorel) who between kinking it up with a bevvy of local ladies, has plunged his crazy brain into the discovery of a parallel universe where pleasure and pain rule. Alongside his meek assistant Dr. Crawford Tillinghast (Jeffrey Combs) they both attempt to trip the light fantastic, but when Pretorius is murdered by a creature 'from beyond', Crawford is subsequently accused of his dispatch... When the local authorities disbelieve his cracked up tale of interdimensional beasties, they turn to psychiatrist Katherine McMichaels (Barbara Crampton) and detective Bubba Brownlee (Ken Foree) for help. Returning to the scene of the crime, they soon discover the secrets of that parallel universe when it is opened up once again allowing all manner of monsters to cross over and torment our trio, with a returning Pretorius intent on taking control of both that dimension... and ours.Although not as good as 'Re-Animator' there is much to enjoy in this lurid follow up. Director Stuart Gordon has a real keen eye for the macabre laced with dark humor and 'From Beyond' is riddled with it. Lead Combs plays everything extremely straight and at times is genuinely deadpan funny (his 'It ate him... bit off his head... like a gingerbread man!' is a major comedy highlight), thankfully he's ably supported by both Crampton and Sorel who eat up the silly screenplay ensuring the absurdity is delivered with real relish. This H.P. Lovecraft adaptation may not be faithful, but it sure delivers the late '80s gory goods; from a whole heap of ghoulish monsters to the old bout of head ripping - this one's got it all.This Blu-Ray release from Second Sight is a delight featuring both a brilliant transfer and vibrant audio, rounded off by a plethora of excellent special features: Stuart Gordon talks the movie, an interview with writer Dennis Paoli and Barbara Crampton, the FX of From Beyond, audio commentary with Stuart Gordon, Brian Yuzna and Jeffrey Combs and a storyboard to film comparison. All in all, its a slight step back from 'Re-Animator' in terms of Gordon's filmography but taken as a separate entity, it delivers a wonderfully gonzo good time. Highly recommended purchase.