Despite the occasional nugget from governments, the wonders of space and otherworldly lifeforms are still a topical subject.
Through a varied lens, filmmaker Fredrik S. Hana’s short From.Beyond looks at this subject matter, and touches on a number of genres including horror, and science fiction plus a found footage element.
Hana presents us with a series of clips, including news conferences, that attempt to piece together this fascinating phenomenon.
We all have ideas of how aliens may visit our planet but Hana presents it as a series of nightmarish visions which vary from being slick and polished to grainy and mysterious.
From.Beyond presents the idea that other beings are already among us, but shift in the darkness and in some cases, have struck a pact to keep their presence largely hidden.
At times truly bizarre, but so engrossing; From.Beyond feels fresh and original.
From.Beyond screened as part of Overlook Film Festival 2023.
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