La mano de Satán

A down-on-his-luck magician, desperate to make a living, steals a severed hand said to possess magical powers from a satanic cult. He believes this will bring him fame and fortune, but instead unleashes a series of bizarre and terrifying events.

The film was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, though some found its tonal shifts jarring. Audiences generally appreciated its over-the-top nature and gore.

• Praised for its darkly humorous and gore-filled approach to horror.

• Some critics noted its ambitious but sometimes uneven tone.

• Appreciated for its originality and chaotic energy.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not readily available or widely documented.

The film's original title was 'Las brujas de Zugarramurdi' (The Witches of Zugarramurdi), but it was changed to 'La mano de Satán' for the international release before eventually being released in Spain as 'Balada Triste de Trompeta' (A Sad Trumpet Ballad) and this iteration having its own unique release path.