The Day of the Beast

Name: The Day of the Beast
Director: Álex de la Iglesia
Genre: Horror, Action, Comedy
Released: 1995-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Álex Angulo, Santiago Segura, Armando De Razza, Terele Pávez, Nathalie Seseña

1995Dir. Álex de la Iglesia1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released1995

Box office$4.4M

DirectorÁlex de la Iglesia

About This Movie

So, 'The Day of the Beast' really dives into this wild mix of action, comedy, and horror. Álex de la Iglesia’s direction is sharp, and the pacing keeps you on your toes—always something insane happening. The main character, the priest, is just so desperate and absurd in his mission, and pairing him with a Death Metal clerk and a cheesy TV psychic? It creates this really bizarre dynamic that’s both hilarious and a bit unsettling. The practical effects are a real treat, adding a gritty touch to the chaos. It’s not just about the laughs; there’s this underlying commentary on faith and society that makes it distinctive. It’s definitely got that 90s vibe that hits differently now, you know?

Unique mix of genresStrong practical effectsCult following in horror/comedy circles