Cast
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David Bailie
as Jacob
Jane Perry
as Gillian
Kosha Engler
as Jessica 2.0 (voice)
Brian Deacon
as David Johnson
Noeleen Comiskey
as Jessica Johnson
Amy Argyle
as US Mission Controller (voice)
Melissa Graham
as News Anchor
Bruce Chong
as Dr. Sebastian Lee
Nigel Barber
as Alex Grant
Tom Christian
as Carl Roberts
Julian Graham
as Jim Marcell (voice)
Georgina Blackledge
as Alice Lamont
Nick Kokotakis
as Lee Cooksley
Alissa Juvan
as Space Station Astronaut (voice)
Jessica Blake
as Candidate 2
Crew
Director
- Hasraf Dulull
Writer
- Hasraf Dulull
Producer
- Lee Murphy
- Hasraf Dulull
- Paula Crickard
- David Sheldon-Hicks
Reviews
Soong
While The Beyond has reasonably good special effects and adequate acting; the writing and direction are unforgivable. Most Sci-Fi uses technobabble as a plot device to move the story along while The Beyond features many nonsensical monologues of nothing but technobabble. If you have even a passing interest in space travel, cosmology, Maxwell's Rainbow, or just general science; you may find much of the dialog to be bordering on word salad.
Camera direction is inconsistent and perplexing. Sometimes the camera is steady as if on a tripod, but even when it should be steady, such as a local news crew doing a man-on-the-street interview or a camera affixed to the outside of the space station, the camera shakes and swerves around like you're watching Cloverfield or The Blair Witch Project.
Dec 21, 2018
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, The Beyond explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Hasraf Dulull brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Beyond took approximately 36 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 92 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 127 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 329 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 42 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While The Beyond shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Carnage: Swallowing the Past, which focuses more on action than character development, The Beyond subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like All Superheroes Must Die 2: The Last Superhero and Time Scoop Hunter explore similar territory, The Beyond stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: January 9, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 32m
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