Beyond the Black Rainbow - Sep 11, 2012 - Blu-ray Forum

HyperRealist · 07-12-2012, 01:17 AM

Despite being under heavy sedation, Elena tries to make her way out of Arboria, a secluded, quasi-futuristic commune.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Beyon...Blu-ray/48018/

FromTheInside · 07-12-2012, 01:46 AM

saw the trailer fo this a few months back, definitely interested in seeing this

Hawkguy · 07-12-2012, 02:23 AM

I loved this film! It's just the kind of stylish horror I love and would recommend it to any genre fan.

It's not for everyone though. I saw it at a film festival in early 2011 where I felt like it just left most of the viewers confused. Afterwards, one audience member even asked the director what the film was about. So, viewers that will look for a coherent plot will be lost, viewers willing to just experience the film's visual style (as seen in the trailer), unique composition and genuinely creepy atmosphere will certainly be pleased.

Nickeleye7 · 07-18-2012, 08:06 AM

I just watched this. It is really something else. I really liked it, though that can be attributed to the fact that I like these kinds of movies. Definitely not for everyone. I can see why so many people are put off by it and therefore that's where it's low ratings come from. If you go into it for just an experience it's like nothing else. You come across very few movies that are like this. I also really like how it's such a great throwback with its grain, colors, and synthed out score and sound effects just its overall feel is great. Can't wait to pick up this blu-ray to re-watch and hear it in lossless surround sound!

beadelf · 07-18-2012, 08:43 AM

fingers crossed this is multi region or at least works on region B players too.

Gandahar Ptath · 08-04-2012, 05:03 AM

So, is he her father?

wickerjay · 09-11-2012, 08:23 AM

What the Hell kind of name is Panos Cosmatos?!? From his IMDb pic, he looks like he should be on the No Fly List.

Nickeleye7 · 09-12-2012, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wickerjay

What the Hell kind of name is Panos Cosmatos?!? From his IMDb pic, he looks like he should be on the No Fly List.

I read an interview he did and he is actually the son of director George P. Cosmatos. George P. Cosmatos did Rambo: First Blood Part II, Cobra, Leviathan, and Tombstone. At least those are what he was most known for. Panos does look like he could go for a good haircut and shave. Can't wait to see what else he ends up doing as I really liked Beyond The Black Rainbow!

Liquid_Swords · 09-12-2012, 05:39 AM

Trailer looks very promising. Can't wait to check it out.

Member-167298 · 09-20-2012, 01:09 AM

Just saw this after at least a year of patiently waiting.

In a word...IMPRESSIVE! Considering the budget and the fact that most of the effects (including the lighting) were done practically AND in-camera, I am really blown away by the look of this film. Absolutely unique and unforgettable. The Carpenter meets Kraftwerk synth score was absolutely perfect as well. I hope that a soundtrack gets released at some point. I have the menu with the music playing on a loop up on my TV right now and can't bring myself to turn it off because it is so hypnotic and haunting.

Anyone that wants an EXPERIENCE and enjoys experimental / weird cinema, please seek this out. Those that strictly enjoys narrative films, this is probably not for you.

I hope Cosmatos gets noticed as a result of this film and gets more opportunities to bring more of this kind of cinema to the world!

Also, anyone that is disappointed by the lack of commentary, there are several good interviews with Cosmatos on the internet. Just do a quick Google search.

bmsmcr · 05-09-2013, 12:59 AM

Finally gave in and ordered this, been looking at it for a while. I'm excited

Hellboy · 05-09-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bmsmcr

Finally gave in and ordered this, been looking at it for a while. I'm excited

Blind buy?

bmsmcr · 05-09-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellboy

Blind buy?

Yes indeed, not totally blind though as I did some reading up on the style of it and what-not. But yes, I have not seen it before

Hellboy · 05-09-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bmsmcr

Yes indeed, not totally blind though as I did some reading up on the style of it and what-not. But yes, I have not seen it before

Ah you're in for a treat then. This film most certainly isn't for everyone but I really dug it for it's originality, trippy visual style and haunting score.

Makarov · 05-09-2013, 02:11 AM

Something funny about this movie: theres a moment in this movie where a couple new characters are introduced in such an out of place way, I literally said out loud "I bet that's the director" a couple days later I looked at the imdb and sure enough, that was him.

My girlfriend had shown me this movie and I had no idea what it was. My initial reaction was kind of negative aside from the visuals and music which were great. I kind of got the feeling it was a very long very slow music video. Maybe I'll give it another watch at some point because its certainly stuck in my mind.

Hawkguy · 05-09-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellboy

Ah you're in for a treat then. This film most certainly isn't for everyone but I really dug it for it's originality, trippy visual style and haunting score.

Plus it's one of the most genuinely creepy ones I've ever seen.

bmsmcr · 05-09-2013, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellboy

Ah you're in for a treat then. This film most certainly isn't for everyone but I really dug it for it's originality, trippy visual style and haunting score.

The score is one of the things I'm most excited about! I like these kinds of movies so I'm hoping I'll enjoy it.

GasmaskAvenger · 09-24-2018, 07:43 AM

Having been wanting to see this for a few years now and fresh off seeing Mandy, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a copy through Best Buy.

drapedaddy · 10-22-2018, 06:48 PM

Did anyone spring for the Mondo VHS tape of the film? I was hoping to get a scan of the cover if anyone has it; looking to modify the artwork and make a custom blu-ray cover.

pEgLeG · 11-12-2018, 02:23 AM

Just watched this. What a crap movie. I liked Mandy much more.

07-12-2012, 01:17 AM	#1
HyperRealist Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:96 Trading Score:48	Beyond the Black Rainbow - Sep 11, 2012 Despite being under heavy sedation, Elena tries to make her way out of Arboria, a secluded, quasi-futuristic commune. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Beyon...Blu-ray/48018/

10-22-2018, 06:48 PM	#19
drapedaddy Junior Member Member since:Nov 2014 DVD collection:1	Mondo VHS cover Did anyone spring for the Mondo VHS tape of the film? I was hoping to get a scan of the cover if anyone has it; looking to modify the artwork and make a custom blu-ray cover.

07-12-2012, 01:46 AM	#2
FromTheInside Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Arlington, TX Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:890 DVD collection:419 MA collection:247 Digital collection:347 iTunes collection:157 Trading Score:25	saw the trailer fo this a few months back, definitely interested in seeing this

07-12-2012, 02:23 AM	#3
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	I loved this film! It's just the kind of stylish horror I love and would recommend it to any genre fan. It's not for everyone though. I saw it at a film festival in early 2011 where I felt like it just left most of the viewers confused. Afterwards, one audience member even asked the director what the film was about. So, viewers that will look for a coherent plot will be lost, viewers willing to just experience the film's visual style (as seen in the trailer), unique composition and genuinely creepy atmosphere will certainly be pleased.

07-18-2012, 08:06 AM	#4
Nickeleye7 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:LV-426 Trading Score:287	I just watched this. It is really something else. I really liked it, though that can be attributed to the fact that I like these kinds of movies. Definitely not for everyone. I can see why so many people are put off by it and therefore that's where it's low ratings come from. If you go into it for just an experience it's like nothing else. You come across very few movies that are like this. I also really like how it's such a great throwback with its grain, colors, and synthed out score and sound effects just its overall feel is great. Can't wait to pick up this blu-ray to re-watch and hear it in lossless surround sound!

07-18-2012, 08:43 AM	#5
beadelf Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:London 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 64	fingers crossed this is multi region or at least works on region B players too.

08-04-2012, 05:03 AM	#6
Gandahar Ptath New Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:7	So, is he her father?

09-11-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
wickerjay Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:2399 DVD collection:920 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:60	What the Hell kind of name is Panos Cosmatos?!? From his IMDb pic, he looks like he should be on the No Fly List.

09-12-2012, 05:39 AM	#9
Liquid_Swords Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Shermer, IL Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:69	Trailer looks very promising. Can't wait to check it out.

09-20-2012, 01:09 AM	#10
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	Just saw this after at least a year of patiently waiting. In a word...IMPRESSIVE! Considering the budget and the fact that most of the effects (including the lighting) were done practically AND in-camera, I am really blown away by the look of this film. Absolutely unique and unforgettable. The Carpenter meets Kraftwerk synth score was absolutely perfect as well. I hope that a soundtrack gets released at some point. I have the menu with the music playing on a loop up on my TV right now and can't bring myself to turn it off because it is so hypnotic and haunting. Anyone that wants an EXPERIENCE and enjoys experimental / weird cinema, please seek this out. Those that strictly enjoys narrative films, this is probably not for you. I hope Cosmatos gets noticed as a result of this film and gets more opportunities to bring more of this kind of cinema to the world! Also, anyone that is disappointed by the lack of commentary, there are several good interviews with Cosmatos on the internet. Just do a quick Google search.

05-09-2013, 12:59 AM	#11
bmsmcr Special Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Florida (Originally Pennsylvania) 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:40	Finally gave in and ordered this, been looking at it for a while. I'm excited

05-09-2013, 02:11 AM	#15
Makarov Power Member Member since:Mar 2013	Something funny about this movie: theres a moment in this movie where a couple new characters are introduced in such an out of place way, I literally said out loud "I bet that's the director" a couple days later I looked at the imdb and sure enough, that was him. My girlfriend had shown me this movie and I had no idea what it was. My initial reaction was kind of negative aside from the visuals and music which were great. I kind of got the feeling it was a very long very slow music video. Maybe I'll give it another watch at some point because its certainly stuck in my mind.

09-24-2018, 07:43 AM	#18
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1106 Blu-ray collection:4974 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Having been wanting to see this for a few years now and fresh off seeing Mandy, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a copy through Best Buy.

11-12-2018, 02:23 AM	#20
pEgLeG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Uranus Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:795 DVD collection:46 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:2	Just watched this. What a crap movie. I liked Mandy much more.

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