1986 Directed by Stuart Gordon
A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms.
活魔人, H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond, Resonator
John Carpenter's influence over the slasher genre is well documented, we all know that Halloween set the standard but what we need to begin discussing is the influence he had over the body/creature effect-heavy/Lovecraftian movies that came out after The Thing.
We love you, John. Thank you.
From Beyond is one of my all time favorite horror movies from the 80's and its overshadowed by one of the all time great horror movies of the 80's... one could argue for days which one is better yadda yadda... but for me, both films are priceless diamonds in Stuart Gordon's Lovecraft crown.
A lurid, neon drenched carnival of cosmic scifi horror... complete with Combs, Crampton, Foree, pineal gland lore, delicious slime covered effects and post-The Thing body horror, and a sexual deviant gloop monster slathered in cosmic hued lighting. I go more into my obsession with Lovecraft stories in my recent Color Out of Space review so I won't bore you with the details, but I love this movie.…
“He’s trying to start the resonator... FROM BEYOND!”
Neon lights, goop, madhouse science craziness, pineal glands, and a grotesque shape changing sexual deviant monster.
Based off the H.P. Lovecraft story of the same name and released a year after Re-Animator, From Beyond is often overshadowed by The tale of Herbert West and honestly, at least in my eyes, it shouldn’t be. From Beyond is the shadow to Re-Animator, every bit as goopy, gooey, and intense while leaving the comedy aspects at the check in desk (although tbh I don’t find Re-Animator funny as most others seem to, I’m more disturbed by it than anything).
Jeffrey Combs once again owns the screen with his performance, but he’s not alone, Barbara Crampton…
79
An ode to the sexual ether, and one of the great showcases of practical-effects.
I caught this on cable last night and as soon as I finished it I got up, grabbed my keys and went out to go buy the Blu Ray/DVD from Scream Factory because I immediately needed to watch it again with the commentary track.
I loved Re-Animator so obviously I knew I'd really like this one too but I didn't expect to like it this much.
We get a completely different Jeffrey Combs in this movie. This time he's the victim. He's handsome. He's vulnerable. He wears a sweater.
Barbara Crampton plays a psychologist. According to the commentary track they thought she was too young to be this hot shot psychologist so they decided, "eh...give her big glasses." Genius.
Ken…
Barbara Crampton has never been more beautiful.
Again, she gives herself body and soul to play a character quite sexualized and going through a huge range of emotions: pride, empathy, fear, excitement, desperation and, finally, madness, the expected end for all Lovecraftian protagonists who didn't succumb during the film.
The final scene isn't original, but is very well executed by Barbara.
She is accompanied again by another giant when it comes to adaptations of works by H. P. Lovecraft: Jeffrey Combs. The two worked together under the direction of Stuart Gordon, in the classic "Re-Animator" (before this film) and then in "Castle Freak", both adaptations of Lovecraft's tales. Combs even played H. P. Lovecraft himself in the movie "Necronomicon" in…
3.5 stars for the movie overall, 5 stars for the superbly gross special effects and the committed performances by Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton and Ted Sorel. Foremost among my burning questions is why Crawford Tillinghast sleeps in the room containing all of his boss's S&M gear, and also whether the leopard print blanket was a gift or his own purchase. And don't even get me started on the cashmere sweater - iconic mad scientist fashion alert!
This movie is a practical effects lovers' wet dream. Make no mistake about it, some of the creatures in this are straight out of your worst nightmares. Those nightmares are balanced with a little comedy under the masterful direction of Stuart Gordon. Combined with outstanding acting from Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs, in what might be his best role. These two define the phrase of "fearless actors" in this. Ken Foree is also great, and is the one who provides some of the comic relief. This movie doesn't just go to other dimensions, it raises the bar for bat-shit insanity, and doesn't let go, as evidenced by the maniacal laugh at the very end. It doesn't get goopier than this…
Outstanding makeup effects, but this one just didn’t hold my interest. I enjoyed Re Animator, so I was disappointed with this one
Works better as a series of three-minute context-less clips than a film, but I can’t deny the lurid appeal of somatic mutation and slimy sexy weirdness. Also, Ken Foree in tight undies soaking wet holding a knife.
tarrdigrade 1,777 films
While you're here, leave me some reccommendations on this other list.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, but still want to squeeze…
Tobias Andersen 7,910 films
Rules: Generate a number (from 1 to x) via: www.random.org
See how many number of films there are in the…
Rose 23,441 films
A list that is trying to contain every horror film made that is not lost and is found on the…
