Beyond Evil (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1980, Beyond Evil is a horror film directed by Herb Freed, running about 94 minutes. “Beyond Death. Beyond Pain. Beyond Evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Middle-aged newlyweds Larry & Barbara spend their honeymoon at a palatial Caribbean mansion, unaware that it is inhabited by the vengeful spirit of a notorious voodoo witch queen who was murdered a century ago. The woman's evil spirit promptly begins precipitating a variety of violent deaths in accordance with a diabolical ritual intended to bring her back to life -a process which is ultimately consummated by taking possession of Barbara's body.
Who’s in it. Beyond Evil stars John Saxon as Larry Andrews, Lynda Day George as Barbara Andrews, Michael Dante as Del Giorgio and Mario Milano as Dr. Frank Albanos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Beyond Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond Evil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond Evil (1980)?
- In US, Beyond Evil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond Evil worth watching?
- Beyond Evil holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beyond Evil?
- Beyond Evil stars John Saxon, Lynda Day George, Michael Dante, Mario Milano and Janice Lynde.