Movies by Álex de la Iglesia

Álex de la Iglesia is a trailblazing Spanish filmmaker whose electric, genre-blending vision has made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary European cinema. Known for his wild, high-energy blend of dark comedy, horror, and social satire, de la Iglesia crafts films that are equal parts thrilling, hilarious, and subversive. From his breakout hit The Day of the Beast, a delirious supernatural satire about a priest trying to stop the Antichrist, to later works like Witching & Bitching, a riotous feminist-tinged horror-comedy, de la Iglesia has consistently pushed the boundaries of what a "genre film" can be. His movies gleefully mash up influences, blending classic horror tropes with sharp political commentary, slapstick comedy with existential dread. But amid the stylistic flourishes and adrenaline-fueled set pieces, de la Iglesia never loses sight of his characters, crafting stories that are as emotionally resonant as they are visually striking. Whether chronicling the misadventures of an out-of-work actor forced to don a cursed demon costume in My Big Night or the intertwining lives of a diverse group of Madrileños in The Bar, de la Iglesia brings a distinct authorial voice to each project, showcasing a filmmaker unafraid to take big swings and put his singular stamp on even the most commercially viable genres. With a filmography that spans over three decades, he remains one of Spanish cinema's most audacious and consistently surprising talents.