From Beyond the Grave ( 1974 )
Ockultism från 1974.
"From Beyond the Grave" is a British horror anthology film directed by Kevin Connor, released in 1974. The film is based on stories from Ronald Chetwynd-Hayes's short story collection and is the final installment in Amicus Productions' renowned series of horror anthologies.
The movie features four spine-chilling tales, all linked by a common thread: an antique shop named Temptations Limited, owned by the enigmatic and sinister proprietor played by Peter Cushing. Each story follows a customer who enters the shop and acquires a peculiar item, leading to a series of macabre and supernatural events.
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"The Gate Crasher": A man buys an antique mirror that turns out to be a portal to the spirit world, unleashing a malevolent ghost with deadly consequences.
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"An Act of Kindness": A man befriends an elderly war veteran and his daughter, leading him down a dark path of black magic and vengeance.
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"The Elemental": After purchasing a snuffbox, a man is plagued by an invisible elemental spirit, and he seeks the help of a quirky medium to rid himself of the malevolent entity.
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"The Door": A man installs an old, ornate door in his home, only to discover that it opens into a different dimension, leading him into a nightmarish alternate reality.
"From Beyond the Grave" is noted for its atmospheric tension, dark humor, and memorable performances, particularly by Peter Cushing. The film combines traditional Gothic horror with contemporary settings, delivering a series of twisted, eerie tales that explore themes of greed, deceit, and supernatural retribution. The anthology format allows for a variety of scares and shocks, making it a standout entry in the horror genre of the 1970s.