Name: From Beyond
Genre: Horror
Released: 2017-12-01
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Demis Tzivis, Joanna Häggblom, Peter Hallin

Meh... Some Of It Was Good, Some Of It Was Forgettable

While I did enjoy a few of the stories in this anthology series from Sweden, the other stories fell flat and failed to tap its admittedly strong potential. Many of the stories were too short, ranging from 3 minutes to 26 minutes, when some of the stories had enough potential to be full 45 minute episodes. I found myself thinking at the end of an episode how great it would have been if the story was fleshed out, because the story is strong enough to be longer. The basic plot of each story is interesting enough, but like I said, many of them were just too short, having boat loads of potential. That isn't to say I didn't enjoy a couple of them, but they could have been so much more memorable with longer, fleshed out stories.

This series was about as hit-and-miss as they come, whether it be acting, cinematography, or story, the case is always the same, some of it was good, and some of it was bad. A few stories had good actors, while some had pretty bad ones. Some had good cinematography, some was very average. I only found one of the stories to be truly well put together, the others were not bad, but forgettable because as I said before, they are too short and fail to tap its potential. But to be fair it appears that these are all short films from independent directors, so I suppose they might not have had enough money to really portray their vision.

I wouldn't really recommend this one, go and watch a better anthology series like Black Mirror or the Twilight Zone.

Swedish cinema is renowned for psychological depth, austere beauty, and philosophical inquiry. It often focuses on existential questions and societal critique, marked by a stark visual approach. In contemporary times, it has also developed a sharp satirical edge in examining social issues.

Max von Sydow and Bengt Ekerot in The Seventh Seal (1957)

The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

From Beyond is an indie Drama/Horror anthology series inspired by the classics like Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt where you get tales of Suspense, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror.

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