The Day of the Beast (1998)
The Day of the Beast is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor.
The verdict
The Day of the Beast holds up as a perfectly decent Spanish film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 638 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 104 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor.
Should you spend 1h 44m on it?
1h 44m of Spanish horror, leaning comedy, adults only. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Don't watch this if…
- you're watching with family — it's certified R
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R and means it
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 638 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Comedy |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Álex de la Iglesia
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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