A double-crossing hitman, stolen diamonds, and a Spanish mountain hideout with deadly secrets.
THE BEASTS' CARNIVAL
In the Spanish mountains, a hitman seeks refuge at a doctor's home after double-crossing his gang and stealing diamonds. The family protects him from pursuers, driven by their own agenda.
The Beasts' Carnival is a 1980 Japan-Spain crime horror film directed by Paul Naschy about a Yakuza hitman who double-crosses his employers, hides out in the Spanish mountains with stolen diamonds, and becomes entangled with a doctor's family who have their own sinister plans.
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Synopsis
- Director
- Paul Naschy
- Writer
- Paul Naschy
- Release
- 1980
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Country
- Japan, Spain
- Language
- Japanese, Spanish
- Also Known As
- Carnival of the Beasts, Cannibal Killers, Cannibal Killers - Human Beasts, Zangyaku! Kyôen no yakata, Human Beasts, Original title: El carnaval de las bestias
Why Cult
A Japanese hitman on the run after double-crossing his Yakuza crew brings the underworld to the Spanish mountains.
The doctor's family offers more than just sanctuary—think cannibalism, sadomasochism, and a sinister agenda for their wounded guest.
Paul Naschy not only directs and writes but also stars as the doomed hitman, ensuring his stamp is on every blood-soaked turn.
From naked women in open robes to pig slaughter and actual animal killings, the film doesn’t shy away from raw, taboo imagery.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Beasts' Carnival about? +
The Beasts' Carnival follows a Yakuza hitman who double-crosses his employers, escapes to the Spanish mountains with stolen diamonds, and is taken in by a family whose protection comes with deadly intentions.
When was The Beasts' Carnival released? +
The Beasts' Carnival was released in 1980.
Who directed The Beasts' Carnival? +
The Beasts' Carnival was directed by Paul Naschy.
How long is The Beasts' Carnival? +
The runtime of The Beasts' Carnival is 91 minutes.
What genre is The Beasts' Carnival? +
The Beasts' Carnival is a crime and horror film.
Where can I watch The Beasts' Carnival? +
The Beasts' Carnival is available to stream on SassyFlix.
