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From Beyond poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.8 / 100
1986·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 25m

FROM BEYOND

“Humans are such easy prey.”

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.

Above the Line
Stuart Gordon·DirectorDennis Paoli·ScreenplayDennis Paoli·StoryMac Ahlberg·Director of PhotographyRichard Band·Original Music ComposerLee Percy·Editor
Cast
Jeffrey Combs·Crawford TillinghastBarbara Crampton·Dr. Katherine McMichaelsKen Foree·Buford 'Bubba' BrownleeTed Sorel·Dr. Edward PretoriusCarolyn Purdy-Gordon·Dr. Roberta BlochBunny Summers·Neighbor LadyBruce McGuire·Jordan FieldsDel Russel·Ambulance DriverDale Wyatt·ParamedicAndrew Lord Miller·Patient - Strait Jacket
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Stuart Gordon·DirectorLuca Lachin·Second Assistant DirectorMauro Sacripanti·First Assistant DirectorRami Segal·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Dennis Paoli·ScreenplayDennis Paoli·StoryStuart Gordon·StoryBrian Yuzna·StoryH.P. Lovecraft·Novel
Camera· 1
Mac Ahlberg·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lee Percy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Richard Band·Original Music ComposerRandy Vandegrift·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 6
Angee Beckett·Costume DesignGiovanni Natalucci·Production DesignElio Altamura·Property MasterMark Shostrom·Makeup EffectsWilliam Butler·Makeup EffectsGiancarlo Del Brocco·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Brian Yuzna·ProducerCharles Band·Executive ProducerMichael Avery·Executive ProducerAnthony Barnao·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Gabriel Bartalos·Special EffectsJohn Carl Buechler·Special Effects CoordinatorRobert Kurtzman·Special EffectsGreg Nicotero·Special EffectsMark Shostrom·Special EffectsJohn Vulich·Special EffectsGilda De Guilmi·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
60.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -72%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind From Beyond's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#372821
#856555
#090604
Mood
Horror, Grotesque
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a grotesque, distorted face with wide, staring eyes and exposed teeth. The face appears to be partially covered by a translucent, fles”

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Key Elements
FaceTitle Text
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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