From Within (2008)

42% of users liked it
(1,704 ratings)

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 finds her faith put to the ultimate test. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Phedon Papamichael
Written By: Brad Keene
Genres: Horror

In Theaters: Jan 9, 2009 Wide
On DVD: Mar 31, 2009
Studio: After Dark Films

Critic Reviews

Dennis Harvey, Variety
A competent if unremarkable low-budgeter.
Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com
When all is said and done, From Within is a decent timewaster for horror fans with heathen taste.
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...
Howard Feinstein, Screen International
Phedon Papamichael's third foray into directing is little more than another hackneyed horror film.
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.

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Bruce B

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.… More
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. Its 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.
Lewis C

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… More
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 violece, 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.
Sarah P

This wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it was just mediocre - I wouldn't watch it again.
Rose G

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 from… More
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 from 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.
Leo L

Interesting but a bit unusual! Good story plot. Adam Goldberg?s performance is quite intriguing. Worthy!