The Day of the Beast
El día de la bestia
When a rogue priest discovers the exact date the Antichrist will be born, he enlists a Death Metal record store clerk and a cheesy TV psychic for an urban spree of gore, sacrilege and twisted humor to prevent the Apocalypse.
Why it matters
A wild, genre-mashing ride that fuses apocalyptic dread with irreverent dark comedy, anchored by a uniquely Spanish sensibility.
- Álex de la Iglesia’s anarchic direction blends gore, satire, and absurdity into a cult classic cocktail.
- The unholy trio—priest, metalhead, and psychic—drive a chaotic urban quest packed with blasphemous humor and practical effects.
- A sharp critique of religion and pop culture wrapped in a gritty ‘90s Madrid setting that feels fresh decades later.
- Perfect for fans of acid-tinged horror comedies who can embrace narrative chaos in service of mood and madness.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
71
Survival
66
Prophecy
