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The Gospel of the Beast Review (2023) — 72% Celluloid Score

Directed by Sheron R. Dayoc · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is The Gospel of the Beast worth watching?

Yes. The Gospel of the Beast (2023) earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

72%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

80% Editorial Rating
78% Audience snapshot · excluded
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Cast
Jansen Magpusao , Ronnie Lazaro , John Renz Javier , Kyle Fermindoza , Nathan J. Sotto , Jeffrey Jiruma , Aaron Kaiser Mahinay , Gabriel Gazo , Doxford Perlas , Myles Ericka Rob
Language
Filipino

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Gospel of the Beast worth watching?

Yes — The Gospel of the Beast earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Sheron Dayoc’s Philippine coming-of-age thriller won Best Feature Narrative at Balinale 2024 — praised for direction, script, and a moral arc that stuck with the jury.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Gospel of the Beast about?

A teenage boy who, while searching for his father and accidentally killing his best friend, gets his life turned upside down and learns the destructive realities about life, death, and beasthood.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English The Gospel of the Beast

The Gospel of the Beast (2023) Review: A Stark Moral Fable

The Gospel of the Beast is Sheron R. Dayoc's bleak Filipino coming-of-age drama about a teenager undone by one terrible accident, tough to watch but hard to shake.

Yes, with reservations. It suits viewers drawn to grim, morally serious world cinema; those wanting hope or clear answers will find it heavy going.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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The Gospel of the Beast: frequently asked questions

Is The Gospel of the Beast worth watching?

Yes. The Gospel of the Beast (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 72%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

How long is The Gospel of the Beast?

The Gospel of the Beast runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Gospel of the Beast?

The Gospel of the Beast is directed by Sheron R. Dayoc and stars Jansen Magpusao, Ronnie Lazaro, John Renz Javier, Kyle Fermindoza, Nathan J. Sotto.

What is the Metascore for The Gospel of the Beast?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Gospel of the Beast is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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