Shock beyond the door ii is a film directed by mario bava with daria nicolodi, john steiner, david colin jr. Daria nicolodi and nicola salerno in shock 1977 daria nicolodi and john. Reputed to be inspired by rosemarys baby, the film obviously harbors an uncanny resemblance to the exorcist also and trying desperately to combine the premise of both and in doing so, on one hand. Again to me it seems that today no one wants their film to be associated with the original beyond the door, despite that. Bluray movies 4k 3d dvd digital ma itunes prime games people forum. Truthfully the film had no ties or connections to beyond the door aside from sharing one actor, david colin jr. Beyond the door ii 1977 cast and crew a woman daria nicolodi returns to her former home with a new spouse john steiner and a son david colin jr. Photographer and master of erotica director david hamiltons with his directorial film debut romantic drama was composed of softfocus, photographic quality images of sexual awakening. Shock is a 1977 italian horror film directed by mario bava and starring daria nicolodi, john steiner, and david colin, jr. It was accused of being a the exorcist ripoff from a year previous for the scenes of demonic possession and satanic mannerisms.
This beyond the door is actually the final film by mario bava, and its based on an original script by dardano sacchetti and marios son, lamberto bava, who also. Made in italy in 1977 and marketed in the us as a sequel to beyond the door, this film is wholly original and has nothing to do with ovidio assonitis exorcistrosemarys baby rip. Also known as the devil within her, this popular italian ripoff of the exorcist stars juliet mills of tvs nanny and the professor. With mary kohnert, bo svenson, victoria zinny, savina gersak. Assonitis and robert barrett, and starring juliet mills and. Shock is a 1977 italian horror film directed by mario bava and starring daria nicolodi, john. Al 33 di via orologio fa sempre freddo italy working title.
Italian horror sortasequel is a weird and gory shocker the beyond the door franchise is amusing because, well, it aint a franchise at all, really. Cut all known versions of this work passed uncut 18. This effective occult horror film was the final feature directed by the legendary mario. It was bavas last movie before he died and what many film goers and critics consider his best. However, dont let this dissuade you, for it is still a possession tale, just not one with a demon or devil. For those expecting the storyline of the 1977 italian made film beyond the door 2 originally titled shock to be similar to the devil possession storyline based in. Also known as beyond the door ii 1977 was mario bavas final film before his death. A shy coed and her classmates travel to the balkans in europe to see a rare local ritual. The half italian film truly did have elements of both rosemarys baby and the exorcist, but it stood on its own for the. The final film directed by italian horror legend mario bava. It was bavas last theatrical feature before he died of a heart. Directors mario bava cast includes daria nicolodi, john steiner, david collin jr. Beyond the door 1 directed by ovido assonitis is one of those types of films, but a much better one than we horror fans are usually subjected to. Assonitis and robert barrett, and starring juliet mills and richard johnson.
The film was a coproduction between the united states and italy. Assonitis, robert barrett with juliet mills, gabriele lavia, richard johnson, nino segurini, year. It is a good film in a sense that it is original in its plot for its time. One coed is a virgin, the main key to bring satan back to life. Even beyond the door ii got released with its alternate title shock on dvd. Watch beyond the door ii 1977 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. Beyond the door doesnt just steal from the exorcist, it also borrows from rosemarys baby, even the haunting. Beyond the door ii 1977, italy is a horror film directed by mario bava. The film begins by introducing jessica juliet mills, mother of two foulmouthed children, living in san francisco with her husband robert gabriele lavia a record company executive. In the united states, film ventures international retitled the film as beyond the door ii, presented as a sequel to ovidio assonitiss 1974 possession film, beyond the door. The extremely low productionvalue film follows a group of american students to yugoslavia.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Movies like beyond the door ii if you like beyond the door ii you are looking for atmospheric, mind bending and suspenseful movies about with ghost, haunted house, vengeance, losingit hero, mysterious character, supernatural and parents and children themes of horror genre shot in italy. Beyond the door ii schock suspense 1977 rotten tomatoes. The famous italian horror director mario bava was so impressed by the movie beyond the door that some three years later in 1977 he made a sequel to the film called schock in europe and beyond the door ii in the united states. Juliet mills plays a young pregnant woman in san francisco who is going to have the devils baby during her strange possession. For those expecting the storyline of the 1977 italian made film beyond the door 2 originally titled shock to be similar to the devil possession storyline based in beyond the door 1, prepare to be disappointed. A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the womans former husband who possesses her young son. Beyond the door ii 1977 a woman daria nicolodi returns to her former home with a new spouse john steiner and a son david colin jr. Opening night 1977 wishmaster 3 beyond the gates of hell 2001 the man from acapulco 1973 one trick pony 1980 echoes of paradise 1987 the kiss 1988 blind justice 1994 oasis of fear 1971 sister street fighter hanging by a thread 1974 up from the depths 1979 young doctors in love 1982 carnal olympics 1983 the boys next door.
Assonitis, robert barrett on allmovie this hysterical horror film was the most. Beyond this door, the development of the cycle of evil is about to occur. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Beyond the door, also titled the devil within her, was inspired by the classic rosemarys baby and went on to gross millions at the box office.
The plot follows a san francisco housewife who becomes demonically possessed in the midst of a pregnancy. In the united states, the film was released under the title beyond the door ii as an. The 1974 original film a shameless and amazing eurotrash ripoff of the exorcist was produced and codirected by legendary exploitation helmer ovidio g. Beyond the door 1974 shock 1977 beyond the door iii 1989 movies like beyond the door iii 1989 the basement 1989 scanners 1981 track of the moon beast 1976 near death 2004 female harakiri. Although known as amok train in european territories, the film was released as beyond the door iii in america to cash in on the decades old success of beyond the door also produced by ovidio g. Its plot focuses on a woman who moves into the home she shared with her deceased former husband, where she finds herself tormented by supernatural occurrences.
With juliet mills, richard johnson, gabriele lavia, barbara fiorini, david colin, jr. Beyond the door iii also known as amok train and death train is a 1989 italian horror film directed by jeff kwitny. Beyond this door the everycontinuing cycle of evil is about to occur again. All star wars movies ranked by tomatometer 1989 is part 3 of 3 in the beyond the door series. To cash in on the success of beyond the door in the u. Ovidio had nothing to do with 1977s beyond the door 2, released on dvd in the us under the title shock, and has said in interviews that he doesnt approve of the title borrowing. Truth be told, i honestly expected a lot more from the film.