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Summary: I'm not going back to hell! you can't make me!!
Review: I need to say right out that this movie "The Beyond" goes by another title which is "The Seven Doors of Death". It's the same exact movie just different titles.
This is another one from our pal Lucio complete with some gory,gross scenes (oh yes the eyeball gags are in this also).
The story is simple. In 1927? some creepy warlock is messing around with a painting? and he warns the mob who is about to tear him up that the hotel is sitting on one of the 7 holes of hell.
Well they mess that guy up pretty good including coating him with hotwax. Then the film jumps to 1981 still in Louisiana with the new owner of the hotel fixing it up. Bizarre happenenings begin like the death of plumber Joe and the maid and the dimball butler.
The film is ok SFX are pretty gross in some spots. One great scene is when the girl with pigtails gets her face shot off.
Oh yeah what's with the white eyes? I know it's from being in hell and what woke up the dead patients in that spooky hospital?One scene I found amusing was the guy who gets snacked on by a bunch of fake tarantulas. Not a bad flick
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Summary: all the bad aspects of argento w/ no redeeming qualities
Review: i'd been meaning to watch something by fulci for years now, as many fellow fans of dario argento had told me he was something of a mentor to him and that his films were similar in many ways. hence the mistake i made of giving it a chance and buying this movie. it was hilarious--hilariously bad that is, and with all the qualities of argento that i abhor and fast forward through, for example senseless, absurd violence, disjointed and completely unconnected scenes, embarrassing dialogue, no underlying plot whatsoever, etc. what the hell does anyone see in this movie that makes it unique or special except how unbearably revolting and utterly forgettable it is? no style, no magical, surreal atmosphere as with argento's better ventures, no real journey into the occult beyond what a typical horror hack with some studio funding would write, nothing. i'm assuming the other reviewers who listed this as a must see are taking the 'it's so bad it's good' view, which i usually don't share and certainly don't on this particular car wreck. don't run, walk away from the video store to not rent this.
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Summary: Great Limited Edition Tin of THE BEYOND-- a true classic!
Review: I have already reviewed the previous DVD release of THE BEYOND on DVD, and now I am ready to review the Limited Edition of only 20,000 copies. It is a great package-- the container is made of tin. It is the same disc from the previous DVD, but the package itself contains some international posters of the film and a booklet containing rare photos and some articles about the film and Lucio Fulci. This doesn't sound like much, but being a HUGE fan of Fulci's work (and this being a Limited Edition of ONLY 20,000 copies), I appreciate the work they have done on the DVD. Those of you who have the original DVD already know what the disc is like-- same old thing-- the only thing you are missing out on is the booklet and the cards; not to mention the ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL tin casing. This is definately a MUST-HAVE for any collection!
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Summary: fulci lives
Review: last xmas my wife bought me a copy of the beyond from a local store that sells region 1 disks well what can i say wow what a film wow what a disk the mighty anchor bay has put out a disk that is to drool over the picture, sound, and extras are truly first rate the movie is simply the best italian and just possibly best horror movie ever simply this is horror in its purest form similar to 2001 being s/f in its purest form. i wont bother with plots all the other reviews have already covered that. but i will say that if you are a fan of extream horror buy this dont think about it just do it , this however this doese not mean the scream crowd this movie is way out of your league...
best xmas preasant ever FULCI LIVES
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Summary: Masterpiece!
Review: Hello! This is really quite the film and a fantastique DVD for your collection of Italian horror. All I need to review here is the DVD quality. The sound is superb; absolutely superb. The film will begin quietly and then the thunder will rock you, flash you, and boom your speakers. Sound is crystal-clear throughout the movie; although in some of the soundtrack music, bass is lacking so it feels more shrill. Bass is used in sound effects sparingly & effectively, so for added shock value make sure you have a great sound system. There is sufficient volume for this movie, so I didn't have to set speaker and software volume to maximum. I understood each spoken word, clearly. Horror sound effects for grotesque sequences are quite lively and I assume, realistic. Who would know? The picture is not as clear as the sound by any means. In fact, there are two annoying splotches of reflective light at the top of the picture for approx. the first twenty minutes of the film. I own two separate DVD's (different packaging) of "The Beyond", and the dots appear in both. They are obviously from the film master. Do not let that make you hesitate to purchase this glorious masterpiece of horror. I'm not sure where to rank it, but it's definitely one of the finest films ever made. The beginning of the film has a nice sepia tint effect, but parts of the DVD extras are true colour beginnings in English and German. Because the sound is so superior, I have bumped this up to 5 stars despite the <slight> picture shortfall. Only once in a while does a DVD entertain the ears like this one! "Suspiria" and "Opera" are two that come to mind. And in fact, "Opera" is the only other DVD (from an older source) that I've rated 5-star based on quality alone. Just think: I used to watch stuff like "Bring It On". Once I started collecting Italian horror movies, my whole focus and hunger changed.
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Summary: This is horrible. it makes me want to puke! Sad direction!
Review: This is absolutely one of the most horrible movies i have ever bought. I made the mistake of buying it and I hate myself for it now. Dont buy it. Youll regret it. Everyone says its soooo good but its not. I like italian horror but Lucia lacks tallent. Check out some argento movies and forget about Lucio.
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Summary: Phenomenal DVD / Phenomenal Movie
Review: Not much you can say about The Beyond that hasn't already been said. However, the Limited Edition DVD does justice to one of the best Zombie/Horror movies of all time. This is Fulci at his best! The DVD offers a beautiful transfer with all the vivid colors, glorious soundtrack, and awesome atmosphere right where it should be -- in uncut, widescreen glory! Everything is perfect... from the sepia-toned (as intended) opening sequence, to the final mind-numbing conclusion. I think even Lucio would be proud! The set also includes a mint set of movie posters from around the world (miniatures), and a movie booklet with great stuff about the late Fulci and cast. The DVD has a great commentary track with Warbeck and MacColl that is really cool, and it has some other surprises such as the opening sequence in non-sepia, blood dripping colors (from the long-lost, recently found German cut). Jaw-dropping Limited Edition here, guys...and a must have for ANY Fulci fan!
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Summary: Another Fulci triumph!
Review: THE BEYOND is- magical, violent, scary, horrifying, magnificent, spine-tingling, and any other word for "masterpiece". While it may not be my favorite Fulci film, it is definately in my top three- ZOMBIE, CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD and THE BEYOND. It is a scary but sometimes confusing tale about an old hotel that holds certain "secrets". A young woman (Catriona MacColl of CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD and HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY) inherits the place, and renovates it, preparing to open it for business once again. But what she doesn't know is that a man was killed there- nailed to the wall and slashed to death by a mob of townsmen with a long metal chain- and his soul has opened the gates of hell. People somehow connected to the restorement of the old hotel or the new owner start disappearing and are then discovered dead. They return to life to prey on the living, and it sounds like an old cannibal zombie movie, but you will find that it is much more complex. But be warned- the film contains graphic scenes of violence which may shock some viewers. If you don't have a problem with the gore, you will probably thoroughly enjoy this Italian zombiefest from the great (but, sad to say, late) Lucio Fulci. With his death we have lost one of the best directors ever to live. THE BEYOND, along with many of his other films, is still considered his masterpiece.
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Summary: True horror
Review: America just can't make horror films like the Italians. This is the first Fulci film I've seen, it's very dark and gory like I expected (not the goriest movie I've seen but still very effective). From the very first scene there is a foreboding sense of evil and hopelessness. Fulci is a master at creating eerie atmosphere, and the innocent victims in his films are brutally punished in grotesque detail. Demons and zombies from the underworld reak absolute havoc in this movie, a must see for any gore hound or horror fan. Prepare yourself for an experience in genuine terror, teeny-bop horror fans need not apply.
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Summary: The best horrormovie in the world
Review: Lucio Fulci is, without doubt, the best director of horrormovies I have ever heard about it. With his film <The Beyond> he shows the suspense a film need. In the beginning, Dr. Schweick is tortured and murdered in hotel Mandeville in Louisiana, because he has the key of room 36, which has been built on one of the seven gates of hell. The scenes are very gore and bloody. By watching you can not get a break to leave. It is a movie you remain seated. The story is not difficult, but you have to pay attention as well. The music has been composed by Fabio Frizzi and it is a great score, starting after the prologue.
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