A Candle for the Devil
Una vela para el diablo
Two sisters running a small hotel in Spain kill female tourists whose morals do not meet their strict religious standards.
Why it matters
A Candle for the Devil serves up a cold slice of Spanish folk horror steeped in religious fanaticism and small-town paranoia.
- A chilling portrait of repression and moral judgment wrapped in a slow-burning thriller.
- Sisters María and Marta embody a terrifying duo—part protectors, part executioners—in a performance dripping with icy menace.
- Practical effects and grim set design amplify the claustrophobic atmosphere of a suffocating, judgmental community.
- Perfect for fans of 1970s Euro horror exploring the dark intersections of faith, guilt, and violence.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
83
