Seven Doors of Death

[42ndStreetFreak]

"The Beyond" is a mind fuck and it's meant to be. it's like an abstract waking nightmare.

And it has fantastic atmosphere, stunning cinematography and set design, bizarre plot (but one that works), excellent music and some choice gore and set pieces.

Sure, some FX look dodgy (SPIDERS!) but overall this has some of the best Euro splatter ever seen.
From the nasty as hell chain whipping (that whole opening just DRIPS classy atmospheric horror!) to the truly outstanding, head explosion...this sucker delivers.

Delightfully messy zombies and some auperb visuals (the blind girl on the bridge, the dead taking over the hotel as the lights in each room come on) cap off this CLASSIC slice of Fulci.

[taylorsmommy]

Originally posted by 42ndStreetFreak
"The Beyond" is a mind fuck and it's meant to be. it's like an abstract waking nightmare.

And it has fantastic atmosphere, stunning cinematography and set design, bizarre plot (but one that works), excellent music and some choice gore and set pieces.

Sure, some FX look dodgy (SPIDERS!) but overall this has some of the best Euro splatter ever seen.
From the nasty as hell chain whipping (that whole opening just DRIPS classy atmospheric horror!) to the truly outstanding, head explosion...this sucker delivers.

Delightfully messy zombies and some auperb visuals (the blind girl on the bridge, the dead taking over the hotel as the lights in each room come on) cap off this CLASSIC slice of Fulci.

This is good to know - I have it in my queue with Netflix! Really looking forward to seeing it now.

[Angra]

Originally posted by 42ndStreetFreak
"....the dead taking over the hotel as the lights in each room come on....

That is such a cool scene. The best in the movie. Very creepy. :)

[tachii]

still haven't gotten around to seeing the beyond, is it worth a look? actually the only two fulci films i'm familiar with are zombi and the gates of hell (if i remember correctly). i've just been very hesitant to watch them since most are poorly rated.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by tachii
still haven't gotten around to seeing the beyond, is it worth a look? actually the only two fulci films i'm familiar with are zombi and the gates of hell (if i remember correctly). i've just been very hesitant to watch them since most are poorly rated.

well, you can see how divided the opinions are .. i definately recommend you check it out and see what your own conclusion is ..

i didnt like it but i was glad i saw it ... if that makes any sense.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by urgeok


i didnt like it but i was glad i saw it ... if that makes any sense.

I can think of soooo many movies that aplies to for me....I kow exactly what you mean.

[tachii]

moo

[Angra]

Originally posted by tachii
moo

I guess the question is: Did you like the two Fulci movies you´ve seen? If yes, then i think that "The beyond" could be something for you. If no, then stay the hell away from it!!! ;) :cool:

And if you can´t remember any of them, then i can only agree with Urgeok. Give it a shot. :)

[tachii]

okness, then

[EXTR3MIST]

The film is definately adult horror -

That is not to say the gory set pieces might not appeal to teenagers, but on the whole The Beyond is true horror in that it demands you accept it on its own terms - it's essentially about a few people being stuck in an environment of ghastly crumbling zombies and that's it.

For those who want substance over style all the time and need a more coherent plot to satisfy their fathoming-out skills of the film... The Beyond will likely rub you up the wrong way.