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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release1995

Runtime1h 43m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$4,367,497

Production

Canal+ España

Iberoamericana Films Produccion

Sogetel

Movie

The Day of the Beast

1995

1h 43m

7.2

Horror

Comedy

Action

Synopsis

The story revolves around a Basque Roman Catholic priest dedicated to committing as many sins as possible, a death metal salesman from Carabanchel, and the Italian host of a TV show on the occult. These go on a literal "trip" through Christmas-time Madrid to hunt for and prevent the reincarnation of the Antichrist.

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