Heirs of the Beast (2016)

Name: Heirs of the Beast
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Álex de la Iglesia, Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza, Enrique Urbizu, Santiago Segura

1h 21m Spain

Documentary

Plot

"Heirs of the Beast" delves into the fascinating journey behind the creation and rise of "The Day of the Beast," a Spanish cult classic directed by Álex de la Iglesia in 1995. Through interviews and insightful commentary from cast and crew, the documentary explores the film's innovative approach to horror-comedy and its impact on Spanish cinema. It examines the cultural context that shaped its production and celebrates the legacy that continues to influence filmmakers today. A must-watch for fans and cinephiles alike, this exploration sheds light on a pivotal moment in genre filmmaking.

Cast

Álex de la Iglesia Jaume Balagueró Paco Plaza Enrique Urbizu Santiago Segura Terele Pávez Nathalie Seseña Armando De Razza Saturnino García El Gran Wyoming Flavio Martínez Labiano Andrés Vicente Gómez José Luis Rebordinos Ángel Sala Nacho Cerdá