From Beyond: HP Lovecraft Month: Deusdaecon Reviews

[@horrornado9121]

Barbara Crampton's ending laugh is brilliant. One of the great horror endings.

[@superlive98]

When Catherine says she wants to cure schizophrenia so no one in the future ever has to suffer the same fate as her father, she's actually talking about herself. Her fear of losing her sanity is the subconscious motivator pushing her to keep exposing herself to the resonator.

[@kinagrill]

Without really realizing that the true insanity is to make use of that machine.

[@GOGHavoc]

I just found this channel and I'm so happy I did! What a great channel!

[@jacktripper816]

GOGHavoc welcome to the ghost zone

[@deadpan80]

Speaking of Jeffrey Combs' talent, I had the pleasure of seeing him perform his one-man Edgar Allan Poe play "Nevermore" last October up in Tarrytown NY. He commanded the stage for 90 straight minutes with nothing but a chair, small table and lit candle as set dressing, reciting some of Poe's most famous works (and of course, the Raven - which he did expertly) and as well discussing the great author while in character as Poe. He held the audience captivated the entire time - progressively becoming more drunk and belligerent as the play progressed. And he was very funny. Very much a treasured memory for me

[@s.r.howell1297]

I remember being absolutely terrified of this film as a child. Why the fuck was I watching this as a child!?

[@ALIEN-DUDE]

Dumb parents?

[@yurgenlevi7980]

Me too! I was 9 when I actually watched this with my parents and their neighbour friend. And we watched almost the whole movie. What the f*ck were they thinking? Now I`m 43 years old and I know exactly why I`m the way I am now.

[@k9vendettathewolfofmordor529]

i really liked bubba damnit

[@luthermcgee432]

So did I. Hated what happened to him.

[@monsterking7676]

really the monster in this story is interesting, and can be pretty much defined by "it ate him" not his body, but "him" as in the self. Apparently the monster devours the brain of its prey, devouring the self, absorbing all memories and personality of whatever it devours incorporating it into itself. The reason why the scientist became in control is probably because he's the only sentient intelligent thing the creature had eaten at that point. However, even though the doctor personality had initially retained its sense of self, and therefore kept a human appearance, it was slowly chipped away at by the sea of monsters that made up the beast, resulting in the personality beginning to devolve into the creatures base state of brain eating shape shifting monstrosity. what happened at the end was another personality, Crawford, being integrated into the mass, and since the two personalities hated each other Crawford tried to rebel against and destroy the doctor. Like someone with multiple personality disorder inflicting self harm upon themselves.

[@Newton14alan]

I always liked this movie, on the whole, but my favorite part of the flick is the very end. Barbara Crampton knocks that "maddened laugh" out of the park. Combined with the chilling music, which jumps in, and it has always remained, in my opinion, a classic moment in Horror. Thanks for including it in your review.

[@jackkraken3888]

I think they did a good job adapting this story, it's probably better than the original. Also I think that it wasn't Pretorius who was from beyond but a creature that can take the likeness of those it kills. That's why you see Combs seem to come out of pretorius fully formed.

[@ohdannyboy4727]

I am just gonna say your reviews are the reason I enjoy lovecrafts stuff so much. Top notch reviews, thanks man hope your well.

[@PileOfStones]

I think Crawford saying, "It's so beautiful!" is not referring to his new headcock, butt rather the extra perception ability allows him to see Praetorious' form as amazing as a continuation of the sexual desire/obsession theme. That's why even with Praetorius' ability to change his form at will he becomes more monstrous, because from his perspective while others may not like it this is what peak sexiness looks like.

[@hannahbul]

Bubba made Stew and Dumplings :) Those were some impressive dumplings, yo!

[@luthermcgee432]

Tell me about it. I've been known to think about it from time to time- makes me hungry!

[@iggyeo6458]

mom used to make em .. . never appreciated how good her cooking was as a child q_q

[@calemr]

You complain about the 666 house number, and other cliches, but let's be honest: A well written, intelligent black protagonist is the thing Lovecraft would be least likely to put in his stories.

[@lamelwinston7101]

Sad but true. Most artists are horrible people by societal standards. Lol

[@pretorious700]

Another race obsessed nitwit.

[@pretorious700]

You're both imbeciles.

[@pretorious700]

Generalizations as such are reliable low IQ markers.

[@luthermcgee432]

The house really, really reminds me of HP Lovecraft stories. It also is interesting that Lovecraft and Robert E Howard we're pen pals.

[@k9vendettathewolfofmordor529]

like a GINGERBREAD MAN A GODAMN GINGERBREDMAN

[@jakkul26]

I actually loved that fucked up comparison even though it sounds silly. It gives a comic book or zany B-movie feel to the conversational tone.

[@poiuppx]

Stumbled across this video at work when running HP Lovecraft related vids in the background and plowed through a TON of your content afterwards. Now subscribed, with bell, so I never miss one of your reviews again. Amazing work, sir!

[@Smique4542]

Took me way too many years to finally watch this and somehow I've managed to stay away from spoilers this whole time. I was NOT ready for what this movie had to offer and Im so glad I watched it! I will stand by my opinion that practical effects, when done this well, hold up way better than any kind of CGI.

[@Catglittercrafts]

He chooses that shape because his mind is warped by the other dimension It’s a representation of his mounting madness

[@sebastianemond5313]

25:21 "She'll know, Edward! How pathetic you are!! *How you can't make love!!* " Tony Stark: "Well, you know, performance issues. Not uncommon. 1 out of 5."

[@TAhowardrocksx2]

This is a well made review. From Beyond is the strangest horror movie that I've ever seen.

[@charlesgould6530]

Deus, not sure if you still see these, but please make some more videos. Love your stuff in 2023. Instead of being possessed, think of the peneal overriding the "rational" control we experience through the prefrontal cortex. If the part of your brain that controls some benign function became capable of influencing conscious thought, you'd have a very different perspective on your motivations. Especially in the early stages when the transition of control is occurring for the first time.

[@andrewceballos5404]

Do you know what happened to him

[@MsSharkDemon]

I have two theories why Patoris (sp?) keeps getting "worse" in appearance. Either the being he became has transformed his view of beauty. "Eye of the beholder". Or he's attracted to terrorifed and or traumatized women. Which unfortunately is mixed with him being a sociopathic rapist.

[@theusher2893]

Excellent review. I appreciate your straightforward analysis while respecting both the vision and the limitations of the film makers.

[@swordmonkey6635]

The creature's form is probably supposed to represent a 3D cross section of a higher dimensional creature. Its crude appearance is from only seeing a part of a more complex creature that dwells in higher spatial dimensions. Lovecraft played with this idea a bit with Great Cthulhu himself only partially materializing in our world so that when he is "killed" at the end of CoC, he only re materializes again having re-entered our world. It's like if our finger is pressed against a flat surface, gets burned so that we pull it away and then reapply our finger again.

[@jckytran]

I watch your videos just for your voice and the way you talk. You don't treat your audience like idiots. Keep it up 👍

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Thank you I really appreciate that, and if you do enjoy my voice I can recommend my narration videos of which there are three on the channel.

[@emmajochum8682]

just to throw this out there, watch the movie with the commentary track (after watching it on it's own, of course) so damn entertaining!

[@falloutghoul1]

If I take "Cosmic Horror Viagra", is it bad if my erection lasts more than 4 hours and has a worm poking out of the shaft?

[@jakedizzle]

falloutghoul1 only if it controls you

[@kacookgirl]

Yes because that's how you get trans-dimensional STDs. Remember, if you get it up, wrap it up, preferably with lead-lined condoms. And if anything starts glowing an unnatural shade of purple, see a doctor. Be safe!

[@ohdannyboy4727]

that Brian Yuzna body horror tho. Have you reviewed The Society? while not really Lovecraftian its got some weird, gross, silly, body horror.

[@invaderHUNK]

It took me two years to watch Society. The ending is glorious. On par with the Thing’s effects.

[@zachary7573]

Barbara Crampton in leather 😍

[@albedoyuriev31]

What was the music just before the first minute? The woman singing opera I think. It's really bone-chilling, epic, and works well with this sort of review.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Its called kyrie and its from the soundtrack for Amnesia A machine for pigs.

[@albedoyuriev31]

Deusdaecon Reviews Thank you. I didn't expect a reply so fast. If I may ask why a take a more thorough road of your reviews. Don't get me wrong. I find it facinating that with your reviews you give such detailed background information about the actors, characters, and source material. I don't see really get that with Jeremy Jahn's reviews, whom I also enjoy. So, I'm curious about what inspired you to put so much effort, time, and patience into each of your reviews. I wish the best of luck to you, and I look forward to seeing how far your channel will go. Thanks again.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I guess i just like talking about aspect of movies that i personally find interesting, Its fortunate that other people enjoy hearing me rambling on also i really appreciate your support.

[@albedoyuriev31]

Deusdaecon Reviews If you don't mind I have a hypothetical question, but kinda regards a Final Destination type of senario, so this may seem easier if I give a little back story first. I have seen a horror anime series called Another. In episode 4 a nurse dies in an elevator because the brakes above snapped or broke due to a curse. Needless to say she was killed due the elevator hitting the ground floor, so she died on impact. But what if she jumped in the air just a split second before the elevator smashes into the ground. Could she have survived? Unless it defies physics somehow, making it impossible for her to be able to jump at all. It's just something I would consider doing if such a thing happened to me.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Albedo Yuriev well honestly the mythbusters experimented with that exact idea and they found that jumping isn't enough to negate the downward force of the elevator and any potential damage caused by it, so still very dead.

[@justinmiller2132]

I think Praetorious is getting worse looking because the Resignator is growing in influence, like said earlier it's likely that the being we're seeing isn't Praetorious but is in fact an otherworldly being trying to spread out into the other world. Catherine almost has her head bitten off like Praetorious did, so it's likely the being is using sex and temptation as a way to lure people into utilizing the Device. As for why sex is being used, I suspect it's moreso a dopamine rush that's being driven into those who're more susceptible to influence, thus rewarding them more and more for opening the passage.

[@sebastianemond5313]

24:29 Well, it was done the same way in Event Horizon with Sam Neil's character.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

one of the reason why I like event horizon as much as I do.

[@fulsame1]

The way i interpreted Pretorius's transformations was that of someone learning to control a new ability. Essentially, learning to control new muscles like a child learning to walk. His first appearance after his death, he was simply in his human form, taking his "default" body. As the film progresses, pretorius is learning to manipulate his body, learning to sculpt clay with no experience.

[@mrnobody1722]

I love your reviews

[@Sana-tan-00]

6:02 the "necroNOMnicon"

[@saorse5918]

I honestly don't think the device would have a massive effect on me in the list factor as I am not that introuged in physical intimacy with other people. Besides that I probably would have destroyed it I may be introuged in learning if schizophrenic patients are on some level stuck on that plane. I also like that Crawford even though he is a scientist can see the dangers that is cool. P.s.s Catherine ñeeds a slapping when she wants to continue the experiments.

[@darran311]

Saw this when I was 6 , could never remember what it was called but it stayed with me as it scared the crap outta me

[@GoddessArkasha]

Same here saw as an adult still creeps me out for a 80s B movie just gross

[@ariesmight4141]

What Bubby prepared looks to be. Either dumplings or biscuits in stew or just gravy.

[@ericfisher1360]

You are supposed to be sympathetic to our protagonist in the same way you are supposed to be sympathetic to the wolf-man

[@oliviawilliams6204]

Got the same H.P Lovecraft anthology book

[@JnGArtimation]

Hellraiser: From Beyond

[@permeus2nd]

4:07 i hate it when fiction does this cops dont just randomly arrest people (at least not back in the 80s) they where called because they were making a bit of noise they may stop him to question him but they dont say anything to him they just slam him onto the car an stick his arm up his back.

[@redlibra1446]

I think Pretorius turned into a Mi-go (a fungus-like insect creature from the Lovecraft mythos), which would explain the whole thing with brains. They take human brains and preserve and store them for research. Rendering the person's stolen brain immortal. They can even swap minds with other creatures as well.

[@somedaywriter8653]

This film freaked me out great and this reviews are great to binge watch

[@latynnadavis9624]

Have you seen Would You Rather? Another good movie starring Jeffrey Combs.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I have seen it I wouldn't go so far as calling it good, it was at least competently made.

[@jayk1203]

Am I the only one who heard that Disney like twinkle sound

[@chakatBombshell]

I actually think all the sex stuff is great considering Lovecraft was also scared of that and invasion of ones person in other ways as well. Besides it's already established beforehand of the doctors liking for alot of sex and the machine amplifies it to make him even more insatiable. My belief is when it ate the doctors head his consciousness became the vast majority of what is in control but it still has the animal mind as well telling it too consume which he doesn't seem to care about controlling so long as it feels good. He became a creature that chases its next high.

[@Zexi141]

Wow, Bubba was ahead of his time. A well-written black character in a horror movie back then?

[@susanreed5491]

Did you see Cast a Deadly Spell?

[@johnthesavage381]

I've been trying to remember the name of that forever and people always thought I was making it up when I described the plot. THANK YOU!!!

[@lamelwinston7101]

I gotta rewatch it now as a more knowledgeable adult, aware of the satantic lifestyle of Hollywood. Id love to see what I didn't see the first few viewings as a child. I honestly forgot about it but always loved it. 👍

[@DrifterXiii-0]

Bubba's cooking looked like some form of stew with massive dumplings

[@MrSasunaru101]

I considered Catherine the villain in this movie. She willing choose to continue messing with the unknown after the first attempt and put the lives of her co-worker and patient in danger. All the blood shed in this movie is mostly caused by her own hands (her choice of actions) and obsession!

[@joshuathomas5626]

I see where starcraft got some of its names now

[@jeffreyrussell4874]

COME BACK TO ME LOVECRAFT MONTH!!

[@UniteForgetLeftRight]

my dad was watching this on tv when i was about 5. i walked in the room at the i want to kiss you scene and started screaming my head off

[@tmacco2428]

Miscatonic university? Love that this was mentioned.

[@khalnetherfields7263]

Tmacco 242 the guy in dagon has an orange miskatonic sweater on for the more part of the movie

[@luthermcgee432]

Do you have anything on "At the mountains of madness"? My weakness is architecture, and you know that the short story just mentioned is full of otherworldly architecture... And the Old Ones. Perhaps even a more in-depth explanation of it. If not, well,this one will do.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Well I'm here to talk about movies, so if theres ever an At the mountains of madness movie naturally ill discuss it.

[@luthermcgee432]

@@deusdeaconReviews , thank you.

[@christophersandidge8257]

Your videos inspired me to finally buy that book. It had tempting me at Barnes and Noble for years, but seeing it on your videos finally made just grab the damned thing. I haven't cracked the plastic yet, but I'm a procrastinator. Maybe you should charge them for advertising.

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Ha! perhaps I should charge them, It is a very good edition though the cover alone is beautiful and makes a nice display piece, hope you enjoy it.

[@christophersandidge8257]

@@deusdeaconReviews Thanks. I'm sure I will. I have a shelf full. Just off hand, I have "The count of Monte Cristo", "The Iliad and the Odyssey", "The Complete Sherlock Holmes", "The Art of War", "Dune", and the first 2 "Jurassic park" novels.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

This review is from beyond entertaining

[@jamesspaulding2712]

I want that book from the your intro good sir. Where did you get?

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Amazon its pretty easy to find honestly

[@jamesspaulding2712]

@@deusdeaconReviews also thank you for being a introduction to HP Lovecraft

[@vanyadolly]

I wonder if Dr Catherine was the inspiration for Carolyn Fern of Arkham Horror

[@meatKog]

I love From beyond!

[@draskang]

He's makin dumplings of some kind & they look fucking delicious.

[@BobCCock-ls3gk]

Looks great!

[@ivantrajkovski5055]

also is it just me or does bubba look like a less muscular Terry Cruz in that basement scene

[@kylebaker6320]

a 8min commercial with no skip wtf

[@quinnzykir]

They really shouldn’t have killed off bubba

[@Catglittercrafts]

Marcus Zyker he deserved better

[@fltngmmth]

I LOOKK AT YEUUUU AND TELL YEU WUHHHHT OIYEEE FEEEEEEEEEW

[@jamesremington8056]

i miss this show

[@deusdeaconReviews]

I’m working on four new videos right now, there gonna be released in a little while I also do gaming and movie watch along nights on my twitch channel so that might help fill the gap

[@jamesremington8056]

@@deusdeaconReviews Thank you.

[@kostazarikos3383]

The main actor is such a treat

[@MarioCaez]

I always saw Katherine as the protagonist.

[@andreasmoll_0924]

A genius movie. First the strange creatures came on the other side and after that the devil himself. Stuff for a good movie. The maschine makes that all visible

[@deusdeaconReviews]

nothing as mundane as the devil, the devil is quantifiable, knowable

[@FishingWithFitz]

By far my favorite of your themed months. Excellent review! I have a question. What do you truly think the antagonist truly is? I mean I know the one of the points of Lovecraft was to not really have an explanation for the eldritch monsters but what is you personal opinion? Is it The Dr controlling the monster that ate his head or is it the monster using the he Dr to horrify the protagonists? At what point does Edward end and the monster begin?

[@stoneman472]

This movie didn't deserve Bubba

[@nolanhewitt4570]

What's the name of the song you use for HP Lovecraft month

[@deusdeaconReviews]

Kyrie, It's from the soundtrack for Amnesia: A machine for pigs.

[@thelonewolfronstringer6266]

This movie scared me as a kid but the ginger bread man part was always funny to me

[@stoneman472]

God bless Bubba.

[@tearsoflove85]

New here and sorry for this question but that done you use for your intro is it a cover of FAme? Who’s the band?

[@janiluckarin6633]

enjoyable

[@nicklandeck9034]

Thought I'd put this comment in a Lovecraft review because I believe this movie is a modern Lovecraft story. Have you ever considered reviewing Life?

[@brandoncostello7389]

What the name of this song

[@lonelydarkrai8378]

brandon Costello look at me by die she said

[@Nierez]

Preatorious reason for taking any form it's just an excuse for the creature artist to go nuts.

[@Sam-Lawry]

This is reality.

[@SuperEdo07]

i dunno sex seemed pretty prevalent in the lovecraft mythos with the whole deep ones raping people thing.

[@kenhutch7727]

Epic games is giving a free game for hp love craft with this exact story free,

[@deusdeaconReviews]

If you're talking about the Conarium give away, the only similarity is they both contain a mysterious machine everything else is completely different and the game likes to bill itself as a sequel to at the mountains of madness anyway, I've also lets played the whole thing on the channel

[@Anthintendo]

17:16 - Ah, YT in 2015, when you could get away with about a second of bare naked man (including an almost complete shot of the dong) in your video. That’s probably a really immature sentiment, but it’s just a “back in the day” thought. Back before two adpocalypses, and the Viner Invasion, and ten minute videos being a prerequisite, and Fortnite domination of the Gaming tab. KZbin today is practically built on rules and patterns, a system that’s intended to please advertisers more than consumers and creators, and when you realize just how much this platform lives and dies by its systems, it feel cathartic to find a video from years ago that couldn’t exist in that same form today. It’s... nostalgic, I suppose.

[@DNAsGhostzHouze]

"Crawford really is a rat trapped in a cage"... Would that be despite all his rage?

[@dawntavishflynn8802]

Oh damn, Bubba's hot

[@theaegis5795]

the brain sucking through the eyeball socket thing totally ruined it for me... it just looks stupid and silly

[@Nierez]

All of the nudity reminded me of good ole sex magic...

[@t.h.2906]

I like you

[@sr8shoota]

so funny

[@sirchris6047]

what is up with females in horror movies and bad acting?

[@darkbladetri]

The funny thing is at first it makes normal doctors are so good when in reality though some a lot are rather sanctimonious

[@T5ComixCartoonz]

I honestly didn't find much to like about this film. It felt too silly and oddly sexual, certainly failed to convey the same sense of wondrous horror the original story portrayed. Definitely one wherein I invoke the "Book Was Better" label. :/

[@wearemanyyouareone7596]

Book was way better than the movie this movie is just so unnecessary and barely follows the original story

[@wearemanyyouareone7596]

Book was way better than the movie this movie is just so unnecessary and barely follows the original story and there so many what the fuck moments in this movie and why are their so many sexual scenes in this movie so many questions unanswered

[@GoddessArkasha]

Just a gross movie