THE VAULT

The Beyond (1981) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

Beyond death... Beyond Evil... Beyond the dreaded gates of hell.

The Premise

A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where, following a series of supernatural "accidents", she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under International (Italian), 80s Cult Classic, The Beyond taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of hotel, experiment, new orleans, louisiana continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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