The Day of the Beast (1995)
Kernel Score: 81% · 597 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Comedy, Action
Released: 1995-10-20
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Day of the Beast
- Stream: Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The Day of the Beast parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated horror-comedy features gore, black magic, and disturbing occult imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic gore and violent occult imagery drive this dark horror-comedy about preventing the Antichrist's birth.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Hallucinogen use is referenced as part of the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Álex Angulo as Ángel Berriatua
- Santiago Segura as José María
- Armando De Razza as Professor Cavan
- Terele Pávez as Rosario
- Nathalie Seseña as Mina
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Susana
- Saturnino García as Priest
- Gianni Ippoliti as Producer
- Jaime Blanch as Toyota 1
- David Pinilla as Toyota 2
The Day of the Beast FAQ
Is The Day of the Beast good?
The Day of the Beast has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 597 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Day of the Beast?
In the US you can stream The Day of the Beast on Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Day of the Beast OK for kids?
The Day of the Beast is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated horror-comedy features gore, black magic, and disturbing occult imagery.
What movies are like The Day of the Beast?
If you liked The Day of the Beast, try Ready or Not, Army of Darkness, Evil Dead II and The Omen.