The Day of the Lord (2020) movie poster

The Day of the Lord

Menéndez: el día del Señor

2020 ·1h 33m · ★ 6.1 (46)

In this horror movie, a retired priest haunted by his sins is pulled back into the darkness when a friend begs him to help his possessed daughter.

Why it matters

A grim plunge into faith, guilt, and demonic possession that blends spiritual horror with gritty revenge thriller intensity.

  • Anchored by a brooding performance from the lead, whose haunted presence carries the film’s moral weight.
  • Relentless atmosphere drenched in shadows and grime, capturing a world where salvation feels just out of reach.
  • For fans of exorcism tales that lean less on church ritual and more on personal damnation—think *The Exorcist* meets *Sin City*.
  • Practical effects and unsettling visuals keep the horror tactile, avoiding cheap jump scares for creeping dread.

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
0

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

Pairs Well With