A Candle for the Devil (1973) – Standard Edition 4K UHD
A feverish Euro‑horror classic restored like never before
Note: This listing is for the standard edition and does NOT include a limited‑edition slipcase.
Product Description
Under the scorching sun of a quiet Spanish village, two sisters run a boarding house governed by strict religious and sexual repression. Their outward piety masks a far more sinister reality—one that begins to unravel when carefree foreign tourists arrive, bringing with them a freedom and openness that clash violently with the village’s rigid moral code.
When Laura Barkley (Judy Geeson) comes searching for her missing sister, she finds herself pulled into a tightening web of suspicion, secrecy, and dread. As guests vanish and tensions rise, the sisters’ warped sense of virtue reveals the darkness festering beneath the town’s tranquil surface.
Directed by Eugenio Martín (Horror Express), A CANDLE FOR THE DEVIL (also released as It Happened at Nightmare Inn, 1973) blends Giallo‑style suspense with sharp social commentary aimed squarely at the suffocating moralism of Franco‑era Spain. Long praised by Euro‑horror fans as “an underseen gem” and “a must for any collection,” the film now arrives on 4K UHD for the first time, fully uncut and restored from the original camera negative.
This definitive release is packed with new and archival bonus features that illuminate the film’s production, themes, and legacy.
Key Features & Bonus Materials
4K Restoration & Presentation
- Newly scanned and restored in 4K from the 35mm original camera negative
- Includes both:
- Original Spanish-language soundtrack with newly translated subtitles
- English dub track
New & Archival Extras
Original Spanish and International trailers
The Spain That Wouldn’t Die – A new appreciation by Sitges Film Festival director Ángel Sala
Courage Under Censorship – A new interview with actress Lone Fleming (and partner of director Eugenio Martín)
The Rider of Fantaterror – A retrospective interview with actor Vic Winner
A Devil in Spain – An interview with actress Judy Geeson
Alternate English-language titles
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