The 20 Scariest Minutes in TV History Belong to MGM’s From — And They’re Almost Impossible to Forget

Sci-fi TV show fans have had some impressive hits in recent years, as well as some gems, like Alien: Earth. But perhaps the most underrated sci-fi show in the last decade is MGM’s From. From is a series that has mystery, monsters and genuinely unnerving moments that audiences will never forget once the credits roll.

This TV show flew under the radar of many fans in the first couple of seasons, but the positive ratings and the passionate recommendations increased the viewership for Season 3. From is quickly becoming one of the best sci-fi TV shows of all time, taking the place of waning shows and franchises like The Walking Dead. A major reason this series is so popular among horror and sci-fi fanatics is the horrific, gruesome scenes with the iconic creatures of the storyline, especially one Season 1 sequence that is eerily unforgettable and one of the scariest 20 minutes ever.

From’s Colony House Massacre Was Horrifying

From has one of the scariest opening scenes in TV history, starting the series with a mysterious town at dusk where Boyd is ringing a bell to signal everyone to go inside, and townspeople rush to get into their homes. Before the end of this scene, a little girl is beckoned by a grandmother figure outside her window, which turns into a horrific monster as soon as the window is opened, proceeding to attack the child and her mother. At this point in the show, the audience knows very little about the township and how the people there cannot leave, but this initial introduction firmly clarifies what viewers can expect from the series. When the Matthews enter the township area and crash just before dark, enough about the nature of the place and the creatures there is established to keep viewers coming back for more.

In this first season, the plot focuses on the hopes and fears of the main characters stuck in this situation, trying to cope with their existence while constantly looking for ways to understand the township. In Season 1, Episode 7, “All Good Things…,” most of the plot takes place within a couple of hours before the sun goes down, featuring various characters who are trying to figure a way to get everyone out of the supernatural prison, such as Jim Matthews designing a radio tower in an attempt to make contact with the outside world. However, at Colony House, the people are getting ready for a nighttime party celebrating Fatima surviving in the dangerous place for a year. For the first half of this installment, the storyline is chaotic, switching back and forth between different locations every few minutes or so, setting the scene for the inevitable mayhem that would ensue at the Colony House.

During the party, when everyone is celebrating on the first floor, a lonely man named Kevin talks to one of the creatures, whom he calls “Jasmine,” making it clear that they had been talking for a while, and she was trying to convince him to let her inside the house. On that night, Kevin finally makes the fatal decision to allow Jasmine into the house, resulting in his death and her letting the rest of the other creatures in through the open window. The monsters go through the house, viciously killing people, and the situation quickly descends into a chaotic scramble for survival. While Donna brings the survivors from the house to the town seeking shelter, Fatima and Ellis are caught at the house alone, making it into the protection of the foyer with the talisman before the creatures get to them.

At this point in the series, the audience knows enough about the characters and plot to be dedicated to the survival of key characters, which made this attack more intense than previous fights for survival. The uncertainty of this sequence is the most thrilling aspect of the show, leaving the beloved characters in a vulnerable situation with no guarantee of survival. This is also one of the first bloody, gory scenes in the show, not just showing the aftermath of an attack by these creatures, but highlighting how they have a pack mentality, surrounding a victim before they brutally tear into the person, making their death slow and as painful as possible. The Colony House Massacre in From is one of the most impactful representations of the overall theme, which is survival and perseverance in the face of horrible and unpredictable danger.

The Shock of These Creatures is Unmatched

There are several mind-blowing moments about From or connections to other shows that have kept viewers coming back to the underrated show, and the most captivating aspect is the mysterious nature of the place and how it’s amplified by the terrifying creatures the place has to keep the residents scared and controlled. Though there are other creatures in the show, the humanoid beings, dressed in retro clothing, are the most formidable. Not only are they nocturnal, violent beings that stalk innocent people and prey on their vulnerabilities, but they don’t appear to hunt people to feed on them, seemingly killing for sport and fueled by the need to commit harm and continuously incite fear in the remaining residents of the township.

In the most recent season of From, the origin of the creatures was expanded further, confirming that these people sacrificed their children in order to gain immortal life. This is likely connected to the more powerful supernatural force that seems to control the place, manipulating the people it traps with uncertain goals, but clearly trying to break their will. It’s unclear if these former people realized what eternal life would look like when they made this sacrifice, or what compelled them not only to make this decision but to have the opportunity to. Regardless, whatever transformed them into immortal beings stripped them of what humanity they had (which is questionable considering they sacrificed children), creating horrid monsters that cannot die but seem to have no other purpose or agency besides causing pain and death.

There are many fan theories for From‘s creatures, especially as more is revealed about the formerly human beings, while they remain one of the biggest mysteries in the series. Perhaps the most unnerving aspect about these monsters is that their only goal is to cause harm, but they are not mindless beings attacking without thought or a planned strategy. On the contrary, these beings are extremely intelligent, using manipulation tactics, like using the voices of people’s loved ones, to lure vulnerable victims out into the open. This makes them unlike many other vicious monsters in TV shows and movies, because they are not driven by animalistic instincts but kill in a way that is both unimaginably cruel and carefully calculated.

Fans have also speculated why the supernatural entity is keeping certain people trapped inside the township, with some theorizing that the overall intention is to break their will and have them agree to cause harm and make a similar sacrifice as the creatures did in the past. However, not all the beings in From are malevolent, such as the Children who try to help Jade and Tabitha, suggesting the complex supernatural beings within this world have the same motivations and desires. This extremely complex and multifaceted mystery makes the creatures all the more terrifying. Though the audience knows how they became what they are, incidents like the Colony House Massacre firmly establish that, regardless of their origins or overall intentions, these creatures are driven to cause suffering, whether or not they are being controlled by another force.

From Has Some of the Scariest TV Moments Ever

This perfect Lost replacement series has been a hot topic in sci-fi entertainment due to the outlandish and horrifying storylines that get more confusing and more terrifying as the plot progresses. Some of the most frightening aspects of From, especially in Season 3, are the unseen threats that are creating dangerous illusions and causing mental instability for several central characters. This is especially true of characters like Boyd or Elgin, whose alarming visions try to manipulate them into doing horrible and dangerous things. However, scenes like the Colony House Massacre elicit a visceral reaction, placing the characters viewers love in an intense, action-packed scenario in which any second could result in a gory demise.

There are many viewers who compare From to the very popular supernatural drama show Lost, making fans concerned that this popular series will have a similarly disappointing conclusion compared to the previous series. On the other hand, the additional horror elements and unraveling mystery offer hope that this show will not make the same mistakes as others, which were initially wildly admired but had major faults that fumbled the plot in a profoundly upsetting way. Based on the reviews and the groundbreaking moments in From, there’s no reason to write off this series anytime soon.