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From Beyond (1986)

โ€œHumans are such easy prey.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 700 votes 1h 25m r HorrorScience-fiction

#44 of 63 films from 1986 #489 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Stuart Gordon ยท Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, H.P. Lovecraft, Brian Yuzna

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jeffrey Combsas Crawford Tillinghast
Barbara Cramptonas Dr. Katherine McMichaels
Ken Foreeas Buford 'Bubba' Brownlee
Ted Sorelas Dr. Edward Pretorius
Carolyn Purdy-Gordonas Dr. Roberta Bloch
Bunny Summersas Neighbor Lady
Bruce McGuireas Jordan Fields
Del Russelas Ambulance Driver
Dale Wyattas Paramedic
Andrew Lord Milleras Patient - Strait Jacket
John Leameras Shock Technician
Regina Bleeszas Bondage Girl
Karen Christenfeldas Nurse
Albert Bandas Drunk (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateOctober 24, 1986
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$4,500,000
Box office$1,261,000 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091083

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Questions

How long is From Beyond?
From Beyond runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is From Beyond worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 700 votes, which places it #44 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 32%) and #489 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed From Beyond?
From Beyond was directed by Stuart Gordon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Re-Animator (1985), Fortress (1992).
Who stars in From Beyond?
Jeffrey Combs as Crawford Tillinghast; Barbara Crampton as Dr. Katherine McMichaels; Ken Foree as Buford 'Bubba' Brownlee; Ted Sorel as Dr. Edward Pretorius; Carolyn Purdy-Gordon as Dr. Roberta Bloch; Bunny Summers as Neighbor Lady.
What is From Beyond rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for From Beyond?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/97125.

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