👉 Candlewood is a 1982 American independent drama film directed by David Cronenberg and starring John Cusack, Laura Linney, and Catherine Keener. The story revolves around a young woman named Sarah who discovers that her mother has been murdered and must confront the truth about her own past in order to uncover the killer. Candlewood was released on February 14, 1982, and it received critical acclaim for its unique blend of psychological suspense, drama