The Beasts' Carnival (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Beasts' Carnival is a crime and horror film directed by Paul Naschy, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Beasts' Carnival stars Paul Naschy as Bruno Rivera, Eiko Nagashima as Mieko, Lautaro Murúa as Don Simón and Silvia Aguilar as Mónica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Beasts' Carnival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beasts' Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beasts' Carnival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beasts' Carnival (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beasts' Carnival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beasts' Carnival worth watching?
- The Beasts' Carnival holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beasts' Carnival?
- The Beasts' Carnival stars Paul Naschy, Eiko Nagashima, Lautaro Murúa, Silvia Aguilar and Azucena Hernández.
- When was The Beasts' Carnival released?
- The Beasts' Carnival was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.