Beyond the Grave – aka Porto dos Mortos – is a 2010 Brazilian action/crime/horror film written, produced and directed by Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro. It stars Rafael Tombini, Alvaro Rosacosta and Ricardo Seffner.
In a devastated post-apocalyptic world where the rules of reality are transformed by magic and madness, a vengeful police officer searches for a possessed serial killer in a battle of the not-so-good versus absolute evil…
Reviews:
“Beyond the Grave is an extremely inventive film. Like Jodorowsky, writer/director Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro fills his story will all sorts of colorful characters; […] At times poetic. At times stoic. At times completely energized. Beyond the Grave is a unique experience in the theater of the weird.” Mark L. Miller, Aint It Cool News
“Zombies, demons, cowboys and indians, samurai swords and muscle cars, this film has f***ing everything. […] It’s Dawn of the Dead, Stake Land, Fallen, Once Upon A Time in the West and Road Warrior, spliced together with scotch tape and soaked in LSD.” Annie Riordan, Brutal As Hell
“Beyond the Grave is the stunning voyage through a mesmerizing world full of magical mysteries and strangely alluring places, created by a team of young, visionary and highly talented filmmakers. I loved it!” Maynard Morrissey, Horror Movie Diary
“Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro has come up with a movie that manages to hit marks and beats that others out there don’t. Beyond the Grave is an impressive, original and cautious movie that deserves your attention. After all, innovative horror from Brazil may rise once again.” Jason Meredith, CiNEZiLLA
“Beyond the Grave offers a striking visual palette that lends itself perfectly to the fast-paced action and comic book styling. Each shot has been meticulously planned for maximum impact.” Carl Manes, I Like Horror Movies)
“I have to say Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro (writer and director) created something pretty great, with stark and intimately filmed scenes and obviously patiently framed shots.” Dave Marks, Blog of the Living Dead
Main cast:
Rafael Tombini (Officer), Alvaro Rosacosta (Franco), Ricardo Seffner (Shooter), Amanda Grimaldi (Nina), Luciana Verch (Adriene), Leandro Lefa (Ashley), Tatiana Paganella (The Dark Rider I), Adriano Basegio (The Dark Rider II).
Filming locations:
Porto Alegre, Brazil
