Question 1

Why did Warner Brothers sue the production company behind Beyond the Door?

Accepted Answer

Warner Brothers sued the Italian production company for what they considered a blatant rip-off of The Exorcist (1973). The case was settled in Warner Brothers' favor with an undisclosed fee.

Question 2

What publicity stunt did the director use to promote Beyond the Door?

Accepted Answer

The director hired actors to faint in theaters showing the film and parked ambulances outside. It worked, making the film a runaway hit in its native country.

Question 3

Which actor lost out on a huge paycheck by choosing salary over points?

Accepted Answer

Juliet Mills was offered a choice between points in the movie or her salary. Her agents advised taking the salary upfront, but the film became a massive success, so she lost out on a huge paycheck.

Question 4

What was the original title of Mario Bava's Shock (1977)?

Accepted Answer

Mario Bava's Shock (1977) originally went by the title 'Beyond the Door II' but had nothing to do with this film and was named to cash in on the success of the original.

Question 5

Who plays the possessed wife Jessica Barrett in Beyond the Door?

Accepted Answer

Juliet Mills plays Jessica Barrett, the wife and mother who shows signs of demonic possession while pregnant with her third child.

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