Beyond the Darkness (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1979, Beyond the Darkness is a horror film directed by Joe D'Amato, running about 94 minutes. “A fate worse than death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disturbed young embalmer digs the grave of his recently deceased girlfriend and brings her body to his family villa with help from his strange housekeeper. But his bouts of insanity are just beginning.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Darkness stars Kieran Canter as Frank Wyler, Cinzia Monreale as Anna Völkl & Elena Völkl, Franca Stoppi as Iris and Sam Modesto as Mr. Kale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Beyond the Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Darkness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Darkness (1979)?
- In US, Beyond the Darkness is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Darkness worth watching?
- Beyond the Darkness holds an audience score of 6.4 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 the Darkness?
- Beyond the Darkness stars Kieran Canter, Cinzia Monreale, Franca Stoppi, Sam Modesto and Lucia D'Elia.
- When was Beyond the Darkness released?
- Beyond the Darkness was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.