The Beyond
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Where to watch: We have not been able to check the US streamers for this one — try digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
A Louisiana hotel sits on one of the seven gates of hell, and Fulci opens it with zero interest in narrative tidiness. Dream logic, tarantulas, eyeball trauma, and a sea-of-nothing ending that's pure cosmic despair. Italian horror's gooey cathedral.
The Beyond (1981) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 87 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | existential, unknowable threats |
The Beyond carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 87 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Beyond?
- On our intensity scale, The Beyond rates 6/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Beyond?
- The Beyond rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is The Beyond?
- The Beyond runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
- What is The Beyond rated?
- The Beyond has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Beyond (1981)?
- We have not been able to confirm where The Beyond is streaming in the US. Look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
