Question 1

What real-world controversy surrounded the making of The Day of the Beast?

Accepted Answer

During shooting, the crew and specifically director Álex de la Iglesia received various death threats from so-called satanist groups.

Question 2

What surprising fact is revealed about the actor who plays metalhead José María?

Accepted Answer

Santiago Segura, who plays hardcore metalhead José María, claims not to be interested in Heavy Metal at all and prefers Frank Sinatra instead.

Question 3

What unusual trio teams up to prevent the Apocalypse in The Day of the Beast?

Accepted Answer

A rogue priest enlists a Death Metal record store clerk and a cheesy TV psychic for an urban spree of gore, sacrilege and twisted humor to stop the Antichrist's birth.

Question 4

What authentic elements were used in the film's satanic rituals?

Accepted Answer

Most rituals shown in the film are real satanist rituals and weren't altered at all.

Question 5

Which major film festival featured The Day of the Beast in 1998?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the New York Film Festival in 1998.

Question 6

What surprising detail about Santiago Segura's personal taste contrasts with his character José María?

Accepted Answer

Santiago Segura, who plays hardcore metalhead José María, claims not to be interested in Heavy Metal and prefers Frank Sinatra instead.

Question 7

What real-world controversy did the crew face during filming?

Accepted Answer

During shooting, the crew (specifically director Álex de la Iglesia) received various death threats from so-called satanist groups.

Question 8

What unusual trio teams up to prevent the Apocalypse in the film?

Accepted Answer

A rogue priest enlists a Death Metal record store clerk and a cheesy TV psychic for an urban spree to prevent the Antichrist's birth.

Question 9

Which major film festival featured The Day of the Beast in 1998?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the New York Film Festival in 1998.

Question 10

What authentic elements were used for the satanic rituals shown in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Most rituals shown in the film are real satanist rituals and weren't altered at all.

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