The Beasts' Carnival(1980)
El carnaval de las bestias
The Beasts' Carnival Synopsis
A hit man working for the Yakuza double crosses his employers and flees with a cache of diamonds from the latest heist. Injured and hiding in the mountain regions of Spain, with Japanese assassins in hot pursuit, he takes refuge in the home of a local doctor and his two daughters who nurse him back to health and hide him from his pursuers, taking drastic and murderous measures to protect him... for they have plans of their own in store for their current guest.
The Beasts' Carnival (1980) is a crime and horror film directed by Paul Naschy, released on December 3, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Paul Naschy, Eiko Nagashima, Lautaro Murúa and Silvia Aguilar. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Naschy
- Writers:
- Paul Naschy
- Producers:
- Masurao Takeda, Julia Saly
- Cinematographer:
- Alejandro Ulloa
- Production:
- Hori Kikaku, Dálmata Films S.A.
- Status:
- Released
The Beasts' Carnival Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Naschy
as Bruno Rivera
Eiko Nagashima
as Mieko
Lautaro Murúa
as Don Simón
Silvia Aguilar
as Mónica
Azucena Hernández
as Alicia
Julia Saly
as Teresa
Luis Ciges
as El Palanqueta
Rafael Hernández
as Superman
Ricardo Palacios
as Don Carmelo, the priest
Manuel Pereiro
as Bandit
Pepe Ruiz
as Don Serafín
Eduardo Calvo
as El Palanqueta (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Naschy, written by Paul Naschy, produced by Masurao Takeda and Julia Saly.
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The Beasts' Carnival Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Beasts' Carnival – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beasts' Carnival online?
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The Beasts' Carnival (1980) is available to stream on Franatic Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beasts' Carnival?
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The main cast of The Beasts' Carnival (1980) includes Paul Naschy, Eiko Nagashima, Lautaro Murúa, Silvia Aguilar and Azucena Hernández. The film was directed by Paul Naschy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beasts' Carnival released?
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The Beasts' Carnival was released on December 3, 1980 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Beasts' Carnival worth watching?
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The Beasts' Carnival (1980) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.