The Day of the Beast (1995) Horror Thriller Mystery Action Fantasy Comedy Adventure Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Dec 23, 1998 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Crime | Runtime 1h 39m
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The Day of the Beast Plot Synopsis:

Determined to commit as many sins as possible after deciphering the code behind Saint John's cryptic Book of Revelation, the dedicated Catholic priest, Father Ángel Berriartúa, heads to Madrid to avert the birth of the beast and the end of the world. According to his calculations founded on a numerical transcription of the Apocalypse, the birth is going to take place somewhere in the Spanish capital on Christmas Day; however, time is running up, and the good father needs to pinpoint the exact birthplace. Without delay--although uncertain on how to get started--Father Berriartúa teams up with the enthusiastic Black Metal aficionado, José María, and the Italian TV show host and connoisseur of the occult, Professor Caván. Now, the once-pious man must become an unrelenting sinner to foil the arch-enemy's plans. Is there still hope?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: After having unexpectedly deciphered the code behind Saint John"s cryptic Book of Revelation, the dedicated Father Angel Berriartua determined to commit as many sins as possible with the intention to avert the birth of the beast, and with it, the end of the world, he heads to Madrid. According to his calculations founded on a numerical transcription of the Apocalypse, the birth is going to take place somewhere in the Spanish capital on December 25th, however, it is already Christmas Eve and the good Father still needs to pinpoint the exact time and the birthplace while the clock is ticking. Without delay, though uncertain on how to get started and all alone in the big city, Father Berriartua will soon team up with the enthusiastic and trustworthy Jose Maria, a Black Metal aficionado and owner of a record shop, and the esteemed Professor Cavan, an Italian TV show host and connoisseur of the occult whose expertise on the subject is crucial. However, in this desperate quest to foil the beast, is there any hope left for the world?

Tagline: A devilishly dark comedy

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The Day of the Beast Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1995 (more 1995 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 99 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
Sub-Genres:  Demons
Horror Genres:  Holiday
Horror Subgenres:  Christmas, Christmas - Comedy
Directors: Álex de la Iglesia
Stars: Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza, Santiago Segura, Terele Pávez, Nathalie Seseña … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Dec 23, 1998
Awards: 16
Nominations: 14
Language: Spanish, Italian
Country: Spain, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Day of the Beast Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 23, 1998
Writers: Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia
Producers: Claudio Gaeta, Fernando de Garcillán, Andrés Vicente Gómez, Antonio Saura
Editors: Teresa Font

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