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The Day of the Beast (1995): Sin to Save the Day
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A priest believes the birth of the Antichrist is imminent and sets out to commit as many sins as possible to summon the Devil, hoping to stop the apocalypse. He teams up with a metalhead and a TV psychic to carry out his plan, facing various challenges along the way. As they delve deeper into the occult, they encounter unexpected consequences that test their resolve and beliefs.
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Day of the Beast (El día de la bestia) is the Christmas classic out of Spain we didn’t know we needed! This film takes a direct shot at the holiday in a hilarious way that might even be seen as a little controversial. Follow a priest and a heavy metal record store owner on a journey to stop the coming of the Anti-Christ on Christmas Eve. Oh, and in order to find the location of the next antichrist, the priest must get close to the Devil; how does he plan on doing this, you ask? He must commit as many sins as possible!
This storyline allows for some great dark humor moments, social criticism, and a surprising amount of action from beginning to end. Spanish director Álex de la does a great job of ensuring the apocalyptic tone isn’t lost in the humor.
The setting of this film is also very gritty and has a real feel. These aren’t the parts of Spain you will visit on vacation. This Spanish cult classic is completely unique and worth a watch!
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