30 Coins (30 Monedas)

About 30 Coins (30 Monedas)

30 Coins (30 Monedas) is a Spanish horror television series that premiered in 2020. The series is a mind-bending tale of horror, religious conspiracy, and the supernatural. The story primarily revolves around Padre Vergara—an exorcist, boxing coach, and ex-convict—living in a remote town in Spain who is implicated when inexplicable events start happening.

Making / Production

Created and directed by Spanish filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia and written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría, 30 Coins (30 Monedas) was produced by Pokeepsie Films. The series premiered initially on HBO Europe on 29 November 2020 and later on HBO Latin America and HBO in the United States.

Actors

• Eduard Fernández as Padre Vergara: Portrays an exorcist with a dark past embroiled in a conspiracy of biblical proportions.
• Megan Montaner as Elena: Skillfully portrays a local vet who initially discovers a bizarre religious artifact triggering the series' events...
• Miguel Ángel Silvestre as Paco: Plays the town's mayor who joins Elena and Vergara in uncovering the town's supernatural secrets.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "30 Coins" refers to the 30 pieces of silver given to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus Christ.
• It's the first television series directed by Alex de la Iglesia.

Awards

The thrilling horror series has been nominated for multiple awards, capturing a Fotogramas de Plata for Best TV Actor awarded to Eduard Fernández and a Feroz Awards nomination for Best Drama Series.

Quotes

• "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." - Padre Vergara
• "We're not against religion. We're against ignorance." - Elena
• "It’s a chess game. It’s as if someone else is moving the pieces. And we are the pieces." - Paco

Music / Soundtrack

• The thrilling and haunting score of 30 Coins (30 Monedas) was brilliantly composed by Roque Baños.
• The series features a mix of original music and licensed songs that perfectly complement the eerie atmosphere.