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The Day of the Beast (1995)

“A devilishly dark comedy.”

7.3/10 · 640 votes 1h 44m r ActionComedyThrillerHorrorCrime

#31 of 107 films from 1995 #418 of 2168 in action

Directed by Álex de la Iglesia · Written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia

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Overview

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.

Cast

Álex Anguloas Ángel Berriatua
Armando De Razzaas Professor Cavan
Santiago Seguraas José María
Terele Pávezas Rosario
Nathalie Seseñaas Mina
Maria Grazia Cucinottaas Susana
Saturnino Garcíaas Priest
Gianni Ippolitias Producer
Jaime Blanchas Toyota 1
David Pinillaas Toyota 2
Antonio Dechentas Toyota 3
Ignacio Carreñoas Toyota 4
El Gran Wyomingas New Cavan
Pololoas Grandfather

Facts

Release dateOctober 20, 1995
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Horror, Crime
Original titleEl día de la bestia
LanguageES
Box office$4,367,497
IMDbtt0112922

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Questions

How long is The Day of the Beast?
The Day of the Beast runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Day of the Beast worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 640 votes, which places it #31 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 72%) and #418 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Day of the Beast?
The Day of the Beast was directed by Álex de la Iglesia. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Perfect Strangers (2017), Witching & Bitching (2013), The Bar (2017).
Who stars in The Day of the Beast?
Álex Angulo as Ángel Berriatua; Armando De Razza as Professor Cavan; Santiago Segura as José María; Terele Pávez as Rosario; Nathalie Seseña as Mina; Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Susana.
What is The Day of the Beast rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Day of the Beast?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/93357.

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