Spanish horror cinema of the 70s in 2 cult films
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Discover two major works of Spanish horror cinema, directed by Eugenio Martín ( A Candle for the Devil ) and Carlos Puerto ( Blood Doll ). While the former shows a strong influence from the Italian giallo genre , the latter flirts with the Anglo-Saxon horror and satanic tradition ( Rosemary's Baby , Satan, Mon Amour ). A macabre atmosphere, repressed desires, and transgressive experiences make these two films a surprising portrait of 1970s Spain, marked by the final days of Franco's regime and the arrival of the sexual revolution. Available for the first time on Blu-ray™ in a restored version!
Available in a 2-Blu-ray set
Hard case + digipak
New 2K & 4K restorations
Original versions with French subtitles + French version*
BLU-RAY 1
A CANDLE FOR THE DEVIL a film by Eugenio Martín (1973 – Color – 87 min – New 2K Restoration)
Marta and Veronica, two single sisters, run a guesthouse in a small Spanish village recently inundated with foreign tourists. Scandalized by the allegedly indecent behavior of an English guest, Marta kills her in cold blood and becomes convinced that she has fulfilled the first act of a divine mission…
SUPPLEMENTS (IN HD)
SPANISH GOTHIC (21 min)
In this exclusive interview, Ángel Sala, director of the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, looks back on the career of the versatile filmmaker Eugenio Martín and on his great female-led horror film.
A DEVILISH DUO (25 min)
Director Eugenio Martín remembers filming in Andalusia, the censorship problems encountered under Franco's Spain, and the terrible duo formed by the sisters.
ORIGINAL TRAILER
BLU-RAY 2
BLOOD DOLL a film by Carlos Puerto (1977 – Color – 82 min – New 4K Restoration)
A young couple is approached on the street by a man claiming to be a former classmate. He and his wife invite them to dinner at their country home. The evening takes a sinister turn after a strange séance…
SUPPLEMENTS (IN HD)
SATANIC SPAIN (22 min)
According to Ángel Sala, Blood Doll fits perfectly into the new trend in Hispanic horror cinema, which is more focused on eroticism and supernatural themes.
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2 Blu-ray Discs • High Definition Masters • 1080/23.98p • AVC Encoding
Spanish Version / English Version / French Version* DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
French Subtitles • 1.85 & 1.66 Aspect Ratios Preserved • Color • Film Length: 87 min / 82 min
*Only on Blood Doll
Release date: July 15, 2025
