Beyond Evil (1980)

An architect and his wife move into a house with a bloody past and a 100-year-old ghost, who possesses the wife.

Director:

Herb Freed

Writers:

Paul Ross, Herb Freed

Stars:

John Saxon, Lynda Day George, Michael Dante

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Saxon	...	Larry Andrews
Lynda Day George	...	Barbara Andrews
Michael Dante	...	Del Giorgio
Mario Milano	...	Dr. Frank Albanos
Janice Lynde	...	Alma Martin
David Opatoshu	...	Dr. Solomon
Anne Marisse	...	Leia Solomon
Zitto Kazann	...	Esteban
Beverly Dixon	...	Nurse
Alan Caillou	...	Police Inspector
Edward Ansara	...	Raymond Broido
Jennifer Italiano	...	Jennifer
Peggy Stewart	...	Lady Patient
Mickey Caruso	...	Construction Worker (as Mickey Carouso)
Chuck Hicks	...	Hospital Attendant

Storyline

An architect and his wife move into a house with a bloody past and a 100-year-old ghost, who possesses the wife.

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic film | ghost | magic | reference to satan | tropical setting | 

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Taglines:

Even Screaming Won't Help

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Casa maldita

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

IFI/Scope III, Milano Films International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Sneak Previews: For Your Eyes Only/S.O.B./The Great Muppet Caper/Dragonslayer (1981)

User Reviews

Fascinating low-budget junk!

John Saxon ("Black Christmas"!) and Lynda Day George ("Pieces"!) form a fabulous horror couple in this cheap and bizarre, but nevertheless intriguing little 80's film, set on a remote Southern island. The story isn't exactly original, blending cliché horror premises like haunted houses, soul-possessions, spiritual tribes and witchcraft, and yet, there isn't a dull moment to detect anywhere. This is largely thanks to the enthusiast acting performances and the surefooted direction of Herbert Freed. "Beyond Evil" is quite an oddity, because the special effects are very amateurish (sometimes even downright laughable) and still the wholesome remains a spooky and unsettling horror tale. Upon their arrival at the island, newlyweds Larry and Barbara are offered a beautiful and gigantic mansion to live in. Through a very atmospheric flashback-story, however, we learn that this same mansion was once homed by the sinister Alma Martin and her unfaithful husband. He poisoned Alma but her restless spirit still dwells around the mansion. Now, 100 years later, Alma Martin sees her change to reincarnate through Barbara and she won't hesitate to destroy everyone that tries to prevent this from happening. As previously stated, the special and visual effects are terrible… They often exclusively exist of funky green laser beams projected from the eyes of Alma Martin and they're not very convincing. Still, the film does offer some genuine shocks whenever budget isn't required, like Alma's ghostly appearances out of nowhere or the creepy shots inside the crypt. Especially since it's such an inexplicably fascinating movie, "Beyond Evil" should be categorized under 'interesting failures' and not just under 'worthless horror junk'! If you can pick up the DVD for a reasonably cheap price, it's definitely worth buying.