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When the citizens of a small evangelical town systematically begin committing suicide, a young girl struggling to reconcile her Christian upbringing with her desire to experience the outside world fin... read more read more...ds her faith put to the ultimate test. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Phedon Papamichael

Release Date: January 9, 2009

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DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009

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  • November 1, 2009
    From the 8 Films to Die For 2009 Collection, This is the first film in that collection I have watched, If you haven't watched any of the After Dark Horrorfest Series I suggest you do, they just get better and better. This one was a good one to watch during this Halloween season. ... read moreIts about a rash of suicides in small town USA. The story moves fast so pay attention so you don't lose who is who. The ending holds a twist so be prepared, and I am sure we will see a squeal. The acting by all was over the top. Don't think you'll lose any sleep on this one. But still worth the watch and worth every bit of 4 stars.
  • May 18, 2009
    From Within was actually pretty freaky. It was like a combination of The Grudge, the (few) good parts of The Happening, and maybe a bit of The Abandoned as well. The frightening atmosphere and sense of dread were the main things that I liked.

    There was a good amount of gore and ... read moreviolece, and the jump moments never became annoying like they do in many horror movies. I just wish there had been at least a few halfway normal Christians to balance out all the insanely evil and violent ones that were portrayed here. From Within stands alongside The Gravedancers as my favorites of the After Dark series.
  • April 6, 2011
    This wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it was just mediocre - I wouldn't watch it again.
  • June 8, 2009
    Is it just me or does Elizabeth Rice looked too young to be playing an 18-year old?

    I wanted to like this movie, after all, the whole doppleganger idea was creepy and the death scenes had just enough gore to make me sick to my stomach. There was just something about the acting ... read morefrom the whole cast that either didn't move me because there wasn't enough show of the right emotions or were over-acted to the point of annoying.
  • May 16, 2009
    Interesting but a bit unusual! Good story plot. Adam Goldberg?s performance is quite intriguing. Worthy!
  • March 10, 2011
    This may sound strange, but this is a very nice movie to look at. It is filmed wonderfully, but it actually becomes a hindrance to try to follow the story. There seems to be no real imagination in the screenplay and the character evolution seems to just cannibalize itself or othe... read morer characters in terms of wanting to care about someone. You really could care less when someone dies. I know this is the horror movie standard, but I didn't even care about the lead.

    What also may be the greatest thing about this movie (sarcasm, yes) is that during the credits they keep showing doom-laced images for people's fate while cutting to really cheery and chirpy alt rock crush music.
  • February 19, 2010
    one of the 8 movies to die for that well .. not really I didn?t know the name at the time but I saw bits & pieces of it on chiller channel. But this wasn?t ?to die for? I?ve seen better movies in those that were!! Otehrs that weren?t from whatever you want to call the ?8 movies ... read moreto die for? not sure if its just the way its promoted when they come out or if its part of a film festival (I think the later) as usual if someone commits suicide the fanatic religious types think theres some witch craft at play (which well the kid was practicing it ?son of a witch? literally but they start going after his brother etc. what not to mention they put all the dark sides in Grimore INSTEAD of a book of shadows. (usually a Grimore is the BAD & Book of Shadows is for good as far of what I?ve read. After the kid kills himself something possesses the girl next to him & goes on. (this kind of thing has been too over played so a big fat) F
  • February 12, 2010
    Amazing horror film! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Definitely recommend it to any horror fan.
  • November 9, 2009
    For a horrorfest movie, this was exceptional...for a movie in general, it was decent. I didn't really watch it at closely as I should have, but I would be willing to give it a more thorough watch. Good ending...which is hard to come by.
  • September 13, 2009
    Seemingly drepressing horror, but believing makes us remember there are some hero's left to save the world. Doesn't matter how you believe, love precedes all. Story line is good. Creepy parts. Kept me interested even tho I seen the end coming.

Critic Reviews


Dennis Harvey
January 13, 2009
Dennis Harvey, Variety

A competent if unremarkable low-budgeter. Full Review

Steve Biodrowski
January 11, 2009
Steve Biodrowski, ESplatter

Hard-core horror hounds may be disappointed, but those with a taste for more traditional horror will find a few enjoyable moments... Full Review

Howard Feinstein
October 18, 2008
Howard Feinstein, Screen International

Phedon Papamichael's third foray into directing is little more than another hackneyed horror film. Full Review

Anton Bitel
September 3, 2008
Anton Bitel, Little White Lies

it begins with a suicide, ends with a vision of the apocalypse, and has enough ideas in its supernatural storyline to get any viewer reflecting. Full Review

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