The Beyond
Director: Lucio Fulci
Actors: Catriona MacColl, David Warbeck, Cinzia Monreale
PlotLiza Merril inherits a seemingly abandoned hotel in Louisiana, with plans to refurbish it and reopen for business. As renovations begin, strange occurrences plague the workers and Liza notices eerie and unexplained events. Quickly, it becomes clear that the hotel harbors dark secrets. The building was constructed over one of the seven gates of Hell, which allows malevolent forces to seep into the world. When a plumber named Joe investigates a waterlogged basement, he encounters a grotesque and deadly force, marking the beginning of a series of horrible deaths and supernatural manifestations.
Liza seeks help from Dr. John McCabe, a local physician who initially dismisses her claims. However, as the supernatural incidents escalate, John becomes a reluctant believer. The duo uncovers historical records suggesting that tragic events, linked to the hotel's demonic past, are repeating themselves. Alongside a mysterious blind woman named Emily, who appears to know more than she reveals, Liza and John face increasing terror. The entities become more aggressive, driving the protagonists to seek a way to seal the gate and end their nightmarish ordeal. What follows is a descent into a horrifying reality where the lines between life and death blur, and the macabre legacy of the hotel's past threatens everyone involved.
Writers: Dardano Sacchetti, Giorgio Mariuzzo, Lucio Fulci
Release Date: 11 Nov 1983
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Home Video Reviews
Despite a weak narrative, The Beyond's unusual atmosphere intrigues; awaiting Arrow Films' final Blu-ray version for a definitive recommendation.
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