Black Candles is a 1982 Spanish horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz. The movie follows a young couple, Carol and Paul, who travel to England after the unexpected death of Carol's brother. They stay with Carol's sister-in-law, Fiona, at her country estate. Fiona is a member of a satanic cult and she invites Carol and Paul to join in on the cult's rituals.
The cult's rituals are centered on sex and violence, and they are conducted by Fiona's lover, Granger. Granger is an imposing figure who seems to have a hold over Fiona and the other members of the cult. Paul initially resists Fiona's invitations to join the cult, but he eventually becomes drawn into their dark world.
As the cult's rituals become increasingly depraved, Carol begins to suspect that something sinister is going on. She discovers that her brother's death was not as accidental as she was led to believe and she starts to fear for her own life. The movie ends with a shocking climax that involves a ritual sacrifice and a showdown between Carol and the cult members.
Black Candles is a disturbing and graphic horror movie that delves into the twisted world of satanic cults and their rituals. The film's explicit sexual content and graphic violence earned it a reputation as a "video nasty" in the UK during the 1980s. Despite its controversial subject matter, the movie has gained a cult following among fans of exploitative horror films.
