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The Beyond (1981)

“Beyond death...Beyond Evil...Beyond the dreaded gates of hell.”

6.9/10 · 693 votes 1h 28m nr Horror

#24 of 42 films from 1981 #267 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Lucio Fulci · Written by Dardano Sacchetti, Lucio Fulci, Giorgio Mariuzzo

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Overview

New Yorker Liza Merril inherits an old hotel in Louisiana and invests her savings to reopen the place, unaware that the hotel houses the body of a dead painter murdered decades earlier, and that the location is about to become a gateway to Hell.

Cast

Catriona MacCollas Liza Merril
David Warbeckas John McCabe
Cinzia Monrealeas Emily
Antoine Saint-Johnas Schweick
Veronica Lazăras Martha
Larry Rayas Larry
Al Cliveras Dr. Harris
Michele Mirabellaas Martin Avery
Giampaolo Saccarolaas Arthur
Maria Pia Marsalaas Jill
Laura De Marchias Mary-Ann
Calogero Azzarettoas Zombie at Hospital (uncredited)
Ottaviano Dell'Acquaas Zombie at Hospital (uncredited)
Roberto Dell'Acquaas Glass-Smashing Zombie (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateApril 22, 1981
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresHorror
Original title...E tu vivrai nel terrore! L'aldilà
LanguageIT
Budget$400,000
Box office$123,843 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt0082307

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Questions

How long is The Beyond?
The Beyond runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Beyond worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 693 votes, which places it #24 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 45%) and #267 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Beyond?
The Beyond was directed by Lucio Fulci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979).
Who stars in The Beyond?
Catriona MacColl as Liza Merril; David Warbeck as John McCabe; Cinzia Monreale as Emily; Antoine Saint-John as Schweick; Veronica Lazăr as Martha; Larry Ray as Larry.
What is The Beyond rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Beyond?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/270500.

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