Beyond the Door III

Beyond the Door III

Year: 1989

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Jeff Kwitny

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A timid college student and her friends journey to Europe to observe a mysterious ritual. Accompanied by a satanic professor, they fall into lethal traps that turn them into Satan’s sacrifices. The virgin among them is the key to resurrecting the demon, and the plot hinges on whether she loses her purity before Satan attains world domination.

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Timeline & Setting – Beyond the Door III (1989)

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Time period

Location

Los Angeles, Yugoslavia

Set across Los Angeles and a remote Yugoslav village. In LA, Beverly Putnic's life is shattered when her mother is killed in an apparent accident and a critical telegram is suppressed by a secretive professor. The Yugoslav segment centers on a secluded village where a centuries-old pagan ritual unfolds, trapping the students in a deadly labyrinth of fire, blood, and a haunted train.

🏙️ Los Angeles 🗺️ Yugoslavia 🎃 Horror

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Main Characters – Beyond the Door III (1989)

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Professor Andromolek (Bo Svenson)

A mysterious professor who guides the group toward witnessing the pagan rite. He wields occult knowledge and becomes a manipulative force shaping Beverly's fate. His actions set events in motion across both Los Angeles and Yugoslavia.

🎓 Scholar 🧭 Occult 🗝️ Manipulator

Beverly Putnic (Mary Kohnert)

The group’s central student, curious and courageous, who becomes integral to the unfolding prophecy. She navigates danger and manipulation as the ritual’s mark draws near. Her arc culminates in a perilous struggle between fate and autonomy.

📚 Student 🔮 Protagonist 🧭 Determined

Beverly's Mother (Victoria Zinny)

A protective figure whose death in Los Angeles triggers the tragedy. Her telegram to Beverly is intercepted, symbolizing hidden danger and manipulation behind the scenes. Her memory lingers as Beverly confronts the consequences of the voyage.

🧭 Mother 💔 Tragic 🧩 Catalyst

Larry (Ron Williams)

One of the students in the traveling group, he bonds with the others as they face escalating peril. He experiences fear and camaraderie amid the unfolding nightmare of the train and the village.

🎒 Student 🤝 Companion 🧭 Loyal

Angel (Alex Vitale)

A member of the student group who contributes to the dynamics of the expedition. He faces danger with the rest and experiences moments of courage and fear as the horror deepens.

🎒 Student 🧭 Supportive 🧪 Cautious

Kevin (William Geiger)

Another student in the party whose curiosity drives part of the journey. He shares in the group's thrills and perils as the story escalates toward the train and ritual.

🎒 Student 🧭 Adventurous 👥 Team Player

Sava (Savina Geršak)

A member of the student group whose resourcefulness contributes to the escape attempts. She embodies resilience as danger intensifies around the voyage.

🎒 Student 🧭 Resourceful 💪 Resilient

Christie (Sarah Conway Ciminera)

A level-headed participant among the students, she helps keep the group organized in the face of escalating peril. Her presence anchors the ensemble’s dynamics during the ordeal.

🎒 Student 🧠 Logical 🧭 Calm

Melanie (Renee Rancourt)

A member of the group who experiences the horrors of the journey alongside her peers. She contributes to the ensemble’s emotional spectrum as fear and bravery collide.

🎒 Student 😨 Fear 💪 Courage

Richard (Jeremy Sanchez)

One of the students whose actions reflect the group’s collective struggle to survive the supernatural and violent dangers on the way to the ritual.

🎒 Student 🧭 Loyal 🧩 Partner in survival

Miss Chase (Susan Zelouf)

A stern authority figure whose presence adds an element of control and constraint. She represents the institutional gaze amid the chaos of the journey.

👩‍🏫 Authority 🧭 Gatekeeper 🧩 Moral observer

Air Hostess (Tania Alexander)

A flight crew member who appears during the Los Angeles and flight sequences, providing a human touchpoint to Beverly’s world before the journey fully descends into danger.

✈️ Flight Crew 👁️ Observant 🗣️ Intervenor

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Major Themes – Beyond the Door III (1989)

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🔮 Fate

A central throughline is a predestined role for Beverly as Satan's bride, a fate hinted at by occult forces and ancient prophecies. The film juxtaposes modern youth against an ancient ritual, implying that some destinies cannot be escaped. The haunted train and the village rite serve as ritualistic catalysts that push characters toward a predestined conclusion.

🩸 Survival

The students must contend with escalating danger as doors are nailed shut, fires erupt, and gruesome deaths occur. Escape becomes a driving goal, forcing rapid choices under pressure. The narrative emphasizes resilience and the will to survive in the face of supernatural and human threats.

🕯️ Ritual

A centuries-old pagan ceremony anchors the plot, blurring lines between belief and horror. The ritual's symbolism and the cult-like village dynamics reveal how ancient rites exert control over modern lives. The clash between sacred ritual and secular curiosity drives the tension and chaos throughout the story.

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