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Beyond Darkness is a 1990 Italian-American horror film that follows the story of a priest named George (played by Gene LeBrock) who moves into a new parish with his family. He initially feels blessed by the beauty of the new surroundings but soon realizes that the house was built on the site where a dreadful act occurred in the past.

The atmosphere in the house gets weirder as George finds out more about the previous priest and his own pious beliefs are tested as he starts to experience visions of violence and bloodshed. As the horror continues to escalate in the house, George must confront the demon that had been unleashed from Hell.

The movie is slow-paced and takes its time to set up the characters and their background. It begins as a typical family movie with George and his family moving to a new house, but as the plot progresses, the movie takes a darker turn. Director Claudio Fragasso does a great job of building tension and suspense throughout the plot, keeping the viewers on edge, wondering when the next horror scene will occur.

The plot of Beyond Darkness is somewhat predictable, with the traditional tropes of demonic possession and Catholic exorcism. However, the film manages to stand out with its strong horror elements, creepy ambiance, and the highlight of the movie, its gore scenes. The special effects are well executed, with practical effects being used for the majority of the movie. The makeup and prosthetics are realistic, leaving a lasting impression of the horrors seen in the film.

Gene LeBrock delivers a solid performance as Father George, bringing depth to a character that could have easily been one dimensional. He manages to convey the inner turmoil of a religious man who is shaken by the events happening around him. Barbara Bingham also gives a good performance as the traumatized mother of the family, and David Brandon does a decent job as the younger brother who seems to sense that something is off about the house they have moved into.

The film also has a good soundtrack that creates an eerie atmosphere that complements the overall tone of the movie. The haunting melodies linger long after the credits roll.

Beyond Darkness is a movie that requires patience, but it is rewarding for those who are willing to stick with it. The film is not just a movie about demonic possession, possession of a house or an exorcism. It is a story about faith, the price of redemption, and the evils that can consume a human spirit. Beyond Darkness is a unique offering in the horror genre, it manages to achieve a sense of dread that will surely leave the viewers unsettled.

Overall, Beyond Darkness is an obscure horror film that delivers what it promises, a tale of horror and gore with a few twists and turns along the way. While it may not be remembered as a classic in the horror genre, it certainly deserves a place amongst the list of hidden gems that any horror fan should seek out.

Beyond Darkness is a 1990 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2.