Ep 127 - THE DAY OF THE BEAST (1995): Alex de la Iglesia's Groundbreaking Satanic Horror Comedy

THE DAY OF THE BEAST (El Dia de la Bestia) (1995) d. Alex de la Iglesia (Spain) Tonight we're discussing Alex de la Iglesia's cult classic The Day of the Beast (1995) (El Día de la Bestia), one of the most chaotic, hilarious, and subversive horror films of the 1990s! Blending satanic panic, apocalyptic prophecy, heavy metal, and pitch-black comedy, The Day of the Beast follows a priest who believes the Antichrist will be born on Christmas Eve—and decides the only way to stop it is to commit as much evil as possible, with hilariously mixed results. In this episode, we explore: --How Day of the Beast mixes horror and comedy without losing its bite --Alex de la Iglesia's distinctive visual style and anarchic tone --The film's critique of religion, media, and 1990s Spanish society --Why this film remains a cult favorite nearly 30 years later Join AC and his irreverent panel of guests (Aaron AuBuchon, S.A. Bradley, Jennifer Olson, Elena Romea) as we celebrate 30 years of this loud, messy, provocative, and unforgettable slice of Spanish Horror! ----------------------------------------- AARON AUBUCHON is a film professor and writer, and also an editor, director, motion graphics artist and producer. He is also co-host of the Discover the Horror podcast. https://discoverthehorror.com/  S.A. BRADLEY hosts the "Hellbent for Horror" podcast, is the author of "Screaming for Pleasure: How Horror Makes You Happy and Healthy," and lectured at Webster University and The College of Idaho. His show, "My Horror Manifesto," played in NYC. JENNIFER OLSON is a lifelong horror fan and mother of three monster kids. She is a former member of The Flint Horror Con, and currently part of the Synapse Films street team! ELENA ROMEA is the creator behind SpanishFear.com and Horror Rises from Spain. A researcher in literature and cinema, she holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Studies with a dissertation about the filmmaker José Val del Omar. Her work explores themes of estrangement, horror, myth, and cultural conflict. ---------------------------------------------------------- Keep Searching, Keep Exploring, and, most of all, Keep Sharing the Scare!