Candyman

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Candyman

R

1992

1h 38m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman (Tony Todd), a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.

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Critics Consensus

Though it ultimately sacrifices some mystery in the name of gory thrills, Candyman is a nuanced, effectively chilling tale that benefits from an interesting premise and some fine performances.

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Budd Wilkins

Slant Magazine

06/07/2022

Candyman explicitly becomes a horror story about the power and fascination of horror stories.

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Monica Castillo

Bitch Media

01/13/2021

Wonderfully playing against expectation, Candyman leaves you wondering where the story will go next, something missing in most horror movies.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

03/04/2020

3/4

If Candyman doesn't live up to its potential, it does fulfill most of the Saturday night requirements. The action is swift, if excessively graphic, and Madsen proves a strong-willed, sympathetic lead.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 18

8/10

...It’s a compelling gothic horror tale told well with the backdrop of nineties urban Chicago. Candyman is an iconic monster, and is one of the best horror movies on the topic of an urban legend.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

06/12/2024

Todd does not appear until forty-four minutes into the ninety-nine-minute film, he dominates the film and becomes an icon, our twentieth century Dracula. The special effects may not hold up, and the green screen is discernible, but Todd is timeless.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

09/24/2023

3/5

Tony Todd's performance and the Philip Glass score set the film apart from similar slashers, but it serves more as an effective compilation of scenes as opposed to an entirely satisfying full-length narrative.

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Jody C

@JodyCazz 5d

Honestly a 90's classic that offers a unique take on the ghostly hookman! Candyman was a part of my childhood as a 90's baby but I never really understood the hype until I finally sat down and watched the whole thing through. It was very well produced, acted, and written. The main villain was sinister and creepy but in a really human way. Very few times do you see a ghost story without the cheesy effects but I truly believe this movie nailed it. Just a great choice for a movie night that ages well even after 30 years. Scare Factor: 5/10.

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Landon J

@Minxsykitty Jul 25

I can't understand why this has a following. Felt really really weak, and the plot is more than uninteresting. Ending is super lame too. I believe you will find disappointment with this title.

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John C

@JohnCoch Jul 24

Candyman is the kind of horror story that knows the scariest things aren't always hiding in the dark, they're hiding in plain sight. With Virginia Madsen delivering a performance full of curiosity and courage, the film turns a simple urban legend into something far more haunting. Clever, atmospheric, and beautifully unsettling, it mixes mystery, danger, and a touch of dark poetry. Say his name if you dare, but don't expect to forget the story afterward.

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Melissa L

@Agent99 Jun 20

The original is always better than the sequel. Unique plot, and good actors make this movie a winning one.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Dec 24

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 19

Very iconic in the horrorverse. Wasn't a fan of the reboot.

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Synopsis

Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman (Tony Todd), a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.

Director: Bernard Rose
Producer: Steve Golin, Alan Poul, Sigurjon Sighvatsson
Screenwriter: Clive Barker, Bernard Rose
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, TriStar Pictures
Production Co: Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.5M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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