Black Candles (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Black Candles is a horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz, running about 84 minutes. “SEX and the DEVIL... A Wicked Combination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman travels with her partner to England on the unexpected death of her brother. Staying with her sister-in-law, she finds her companion soon drawn into a satanic cult based in the house whose rites seem to centre somewhat on large-scale sexual congress.
Who’s in it. Black Candles stars Helga Liné as Fiona, Vanessa Hidalgo as Carol, Mauro Ribera as Robert and Alfred Lucchetti as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Candles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $200.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Candles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Candles tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Candles (1982)?
- In US, Black Candles is available to stream on Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Candles worth watching?
- Black Candles holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Candles?
- Black Candles stars Helga Liné, Vanessa Hidalgo, Mauro Ribera, Alfred Lucchetti and Carmen Carrión.
- When was Black Candles released?
- Black Candles was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.