The Day of the Lord

Retired exorcist faces his haunted past

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About The Day of the Lord

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 33m

Cast
Juli Fàbregas, Ximena Romo, Héctor Illanes, Dolores Heredia

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About

The Day of the Lord is a Mexican horror film directed by David Pablos and released in 2020. The movie revolves around a retired priest named Father Guerrero (played by Juli Fàbregas), who is haunted by his past sins and is tasked with performing an exorcism on a young girl named Aurora (played by Ximena Romo). As he delves deeper into the darkness, Father Guerrero must confront his own personal demons in order to save the girl.

The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the supernatural. It combines elements of psychological horror and exorcism, creating a chilling atmosphere and suspenseful narrative that keeps the audience on edge throughout the movie.

Making / Production

The Day of the Lord was produced by Nomada Films and is part of Netflix's growing collection of Mexican movies. Director David Pablos aimed to create a unique blend of horror and drama, focusing on the internal struggles and inner demons of the characters.

The film was shot on location in Mexico, using atmospheric lighting and cinematography to enhance the eerie atmosphere. The production team carefully designed the set and visual effects to create a sense of unease and darkness, contributing to the overall unsettling mood of the film.

Actors

  • Juli Fàbregas as Father Guerrero - Played the role of the retired priest haunted by his past sins. Fàbregas delivers a gripping performance, capturing the internal turmoil and conflict within the character.
  • Ximena Romo as Aurora - Portrayed the young girl possessed by a demon. Romo's performance is both haunting and vulnerable, bringing Aurora's struggle to life.
  • Zemmoa as Laura - Played the role of Father Guerrero's estranged daughter. Zemmoa brings depth and complexity to the character, exploring the strained relationship with her father.
  • María Evoli as Natalia - Portrayed a woman who helps Father Guerrero in his task. Evoli delivers a compelling performance, adding a layer of mystery to her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Day of the Lord is part of the "Mexican Movies" collection on Netflix, which features movies from various genres made by Mexican filmmakers.
  • The film combines elements of horror and psychological drama to create a unique and chilling viewing experience.
  • The Day of the Lord premiered at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain before being released on Netflix for a global audience.

Awards

The Day of the Lord has not received any notable awards as of now.

Quotes

  • "The line between good and evil is blurred. Sometimes, we must confront the darkness within ourselves to defeat the darkness around us." - Father Guerrero
  • "Faith can be a powerful weapon. But it can also be a dangerous trap." - Laura

Music / Soundtrack

  • The film features an eerie and atmospheric score composed by Carlo Ayhllón, which enhances the tension and suspense of the movie.
  • The soundtrack includes haunting vocals and instrumental pieces that intensify the supernatural elements and add to the overall sense of unease.