Tubi Thursday: Beyond Evil (1980)

 Another scary Movie from 1980 that nobody talks about.

Mind you, this movie is distributed by Troma, so...a bit of a drop from Disney.

This is...

A newly-married couple (John Saxon and Lynda Day George) move into a new place set up by her former beau.

This isn't awkward- you're awkward!

They are set up in a fancy House that- like Watcher in the Woods- has no obvious downside.

Oh, I guess some lady turned to Witchcraft, killed her husband and has considered an evil force by the island for the 100 years.

Other than that, sweet gift, bro!

Lynda seems of two minds here.

Sometimes, she's upset or feeling 'claustrophobic' in the house.

Other times, she's romantic and beyond words.

I think that is just a long-term Manic Episode, no?

No, she's actually slowly succumbing to the whims of Alma, the aforementioned evil lady who did the Witchcraft.

Everything just makes her look crazy to her Husband, for, well, Act 1 and 2.

In Act 3, he finally seeks proper help from a Faith Healer.

Given that multiple people- including the guy who set them up in the House- are now dead, it might be a bit late.

The fully possessed Linda tries to kill John and the Healer.

It goes badly for the latter.

The former manages to separate the pair and then take out the Witch, causing her to turn into dust via Film Cliche #25.

The End.

A pretty solid Film all around, but does it really do anything that unique.

In a word, no.

Just off the top of my head, this reminds me of Films like Masoleum (which I won't link, out of fear of realizing how long ago I saw it) and Daughters of Satan (with Tom Selleck).

Never mind other Films about possessions or ancient Witches and the like.

So why recommend something generic?

Like Store Brand Cereal, this one still satisfies and has a certain charm.  I'm a sucker for John Saxon- what can I say? - and Lynda Day George, I guess.

Honestly, the silly effects are a nice bonus here and the Pacing is good.  Plus, I'm getting a spare induction out of this.

If nothing else, it's got something for the ladies (and men- to each their own) out there...

A fairly basic Horror Film that still works pretty well.  If you're less of a Film Nerd, you may also not see all of the twists coming.