From Beyond (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, From Beyond is a horror and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gordon, running about 85 minutes. “Humans are such easy prey” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An acclaimed physicist has perfected his newest invention: the Resonator, a machine which allows those near to it to glimpse life not visible to the naked eye.
Who’s in it. From Beyond stars Jeffrey Combs as Crawford Tillinghast, Barbara Crampton as Dr. Katherine McMichaels, Ken Foree as Buford 'Bubba' Brownlee and Ted Sorel as Dr. Edward Pretorius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, From Beyond has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Beyond page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Beyond tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Beyond (1986)?
- In US, From Beyond is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From Beyond worth watching?
- From Beyond holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Beyond?
- From Beyond stars Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ken Foree, Ted Sorel and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon.
- When was From Beyond released?
- From Beyond was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.