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Beyond The Gates (2016).; Evil Awaits-
Topic Started: Dec 17 2016, 07:21 PM (338 Views)
shiley740
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Two estranged brothers reunite seven months after their father’s disappearance to liquidate his anemic video store. While there, they unearth an old VCR board game that acts as an inter-dimensional hub to a nightmare world where their father’s soul is trapped & can only be saved by playing the game. The film is an adventure horror that pays loving tribute to the VHS format, video stores, and board games of the era.


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Do You Dare Go Beyond The Gates?
As much as I feel a great attempt was made w/ this (something I don't say lightly, becuz the whole "VHS nostalgia" movement has largely annoyed the shit outta me), the film could've used a little less nostaglia & a little more polishing 2 fully realize the idea it was working w/. While the concept is very much present &, interestingly enough, handled in a way that is ambiguous enough 2 make the game applicable 2 multiple scenarios if needed, the film has some fairly terrible dialogue. Despite the fantastic work done by the actors 2 convince me otherwise (particularly w/ Barbara Crampton's captivating performance as the VHS vixen, Evelyn), the film doesn't rly do a good job @ fully developing the charries or establishing y certain 1's operate the way they do (not 2 mention the fact that the girl involved in the game's insidious antics disappears w/out explanation multiple times, even tho it feels like she should be involved, so, idk what 2 tell u there...), which leaves the actors fairly awkwardly trying 2 make their mark when possible w/ the dynamic between charries (but NOTHING will be able 2 4give that blatantly try-hard piece of writing where 1 of the charries re: 2 a movie as a "video nasty," I'm still fucking cringing). Alongside that, the film never feels as if it fully realizes the stakes the charries r put in w/ its relatively lax/muted pace (such as when 1 charrie is quite obvsly killed by the game & every1 just reacts relatively normally 2wards the death instead of going, "Holy fshit, we shouldn't have fucked w/ that game" or some shit...), which is admittedly better than rehashing oft-used "killer game" tropes, like 2006's Stay Alive is guilty of doing. Other than those complaints, however, the movie is generally a convincing piece of supernatural horror by serving up a very From Beyondian aesthetic in appropriate places (I'm willing 2 bet this was inspired by that film w/ the color scheme they were working w/ & given Barbara Crampton's casting, tho), ft. some of the best gore effects I've seen in an indie ft. in awhile, & offering up a kickass synth score that makes me want 2 BLAST that shit this instant (if only I could find the soundtrack...). If ur like me & still have that nostalgia 4 the era of magnificently cheesy & practical horror & VHS tapes & don't wanna bother w/ those little shitfest "throwback slashers" flooding the indie scene, then this is definitely the movie 4 u. W/ 6 & 1/2 inventive little VCR game designs worth capitalizing on & extorting money from ur fanbase w/ outta 10, I'd recommend 4 @ least a 1 time viewing, if not more.
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This is along with The Barm the only throwback horror I'm excited about, based on your review it sounds like I'll probably enjoy it even if it's not the greatest.
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Dec 17 2016, 11:18 PM
This is along with The Barm the only throwback horror I'm excited about, based on your review it sounds like I'll probably enjoy it even if it's not the greatest.
Can't say I blame u w/ all the shitty 1s out & about :teriwhat:

Hopefully it won't suck 2 u! :blurb:

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The director said he's writing a sequel, is this good news?

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3425458/director-says-hes-working-beyond-gates-sequel-plot-details/
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Feb 21 2017, 01:10 PM
BITCH, HE REFERENCED MY BABY SOCIETY SO I'M READY!!! :murdermyvagina: I also hopes this means it'll focus on the more interesting brother/actor of the 2 @ it specifically mentioning a girlfriend casting 4 him, cuz, I wasn't all 2 here 4 the other brother/actor watching this :mhmok:

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Pray for mercy from Puss... in boots.
shiley740
Feb 21 2017, 03:58 PM
Shawn
Feb 21 2017, 01:10 PM
BITCH, HE REFERENCED MY BABY SOCIETY SO I'M READY!!! :murdermyvagina: I also hopes this means it'll focus on the more interesting brother/actor of the 2 @ it specifically mentioning a girlfriend casting 4 him, cuz, I wasn't all 2 here 4 the other brother/actor watching this :mhmok:
I'll definitely have to speed up my plan to watch this then :amirightladies:
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Feb 21 2017, 04:41 PM
shiley740
Feb 21 2017, 03:58 PM
Shawn
Feb 21 2017, 01:10 PM
BITCH, HE REFERENCED MY BABY SOCIETY SO I'M READY!!! :murdermyvagina: I also hopes this means it'll focus on the more interesting brother/actor of the 2 @ it specifically mentioning a girlfriend casting 4 him, cuz, I wasn't all 2 here 4 the other brother/actor watching this :mhmok:
I'll definitely have to speed up my plan to watch this then :amirightladies:
Ikr, watch this turn in2 a horror Jumanjian franchise now :chloecackle:

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I'm watching this right now.
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"BUDDY THE ELF, WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?"
FUCKING HELLL
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BUDDY THE ELF
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WRITING PROJECTS
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May 12 2017, 11:49 PM
FUCKING HELLL
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I c ur enjoying urself so far :iseeyou:

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