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The Day of the Beast

1995·Movie
1h 44min·R
76
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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A devilishly dark comedy.

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.
Satirical HorrorBlack ComedyEnd of DaysChristmas in MadridUnlikely TrioAntichrist HuntReligious ParodySocial CommentaryFast-PacedCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Day of the Beast legally?

The Day of the Beast is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Day of the Beast worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Day of the Beast rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Day of the Beast?

1 h 44 min

The Day of the Beast runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Day of the Beast?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Day of the Beast much the same way.

What language is The Day of the Beast in?

SpanishItalian

It was made in Spanish, with some Italian. Produced in Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Day of the Beast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Day of the Beast in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Day of the Beast use?

Did You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?Everyone Hates MimesTempting FateThe Greatest Story Never ToldGenius DitzRooftop ConfrontationThe HyenaAccidental MurderEar AchePyrrhic VictoryImprovised WeaponBig Shadow, Little Creatureand 143 more

TV Tropes lists 155 storytelling tropes for The Day of the Beast, including Did You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?, Everyone Hates Mimes, Tempting Fate.