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From Beyond

Seen it?

1986 | 85 min | Horror, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Altered States or Prometheus, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 132K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stuart Gordon

  • Jeffrey CombsCrawford Tillinghast
  • Barbara CramptonDr. Katherine McMichaels
  • Ken ForeeBuford 'Bubba' Brownlee
  • Ted SorelDr. Edward Pretorius
  • Carolyn Purdy-GordonDr. Roberta Bloch
  • Bunny SummersNeighbor Lady
  • Bruce McGuireJordan Fields
  • Del RusselAmbulance Driver
  • Dale WyattParamedic
  • Andrew Lord MillerPatient - Strait Jacket