A Candle for the Devil (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, A Candle for the Devil is a horror film directed by Eugenio Martín, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Two sisters running a small hotel in Spain kill female tourists whose morals do not meet their strict religious standards.
Who’s in it. A Candle for the Devil stars Judy Geeson as Laura Barkley, Aurora Bautista as Marta, Esperanza Roy as Verónica and Víctor Barrera as Eduardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Candle for the Devil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Candle for the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Candle for the Devil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Candle for the Devil (1973)?
- In GB, A Candle for the Devil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Candle for the Devil worth watching?
- A Candle for the Devil holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Candle for the Devil?
- A Candle for the Devil stars Judy Geeson, Aurora Bautista, Esperanza Roy, Víctor Barrera and Lone Fleming.
- When was A Candle for the Devil released?
- A Candle for the Devil was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.