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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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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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Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Budd Wilkins Slant Magazine Candyman explicitly becomes a horror story about the power and fascination of horror stories. Jun 7, 2022 Full Review Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Monica Castillo Bitch Media Wonderfully playing against expectation, Candyman leaves you wondering where the story will go next, something missing in most horror movies. Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune 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. Rated: 3/4 Mar 4, 2020 Full Review Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views 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. Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 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. Rated: 3/5 Sep 24, 2023 Full Review Candyman | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Eve Tushnet Patheos Candyman is perfectly shot, and its central characters are iconic. Aug 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Regina P Having now seen a total of 4 Candyman movies, this may be the only one that I would consider as good. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Solomon K This is one of the best horror movies. Based on the short story by Clive Barker it is one of the few stories I actually enjoyed more as a film. Parts of it will make you sad, make you wonder and of course there are the grisly kills. What’s not to like? A definite classic!Sadly, I’ve noticed a lot of people leaving bad reviews for the recent sequel here. Not sure how they don’t know the difference between this original and that garbage. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Christian K Great lore and solid atmosphere, with good, campy, and insane supporting performances. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Jay H One of my all-time favorite horror movies. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Julian S Its lasting significance stems from its attention to racial issues and exploration of political and ethical themes, accompanied by Philip Glass's evocative score and the career-defining performances by Madsen and Todd. It truly stands as a work of art. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Jerry One of the few horror movies I enjoyed so much from my original watch in the late 90's that I bought the DVD to add to my collection. Watching it again in 2024 sheds new light on what I remember from my first experience watching this. What a great story with several twists and turns that keeps things interesting beyond the scary parts. You will stand in front of the mirror and always think of this movie,especially when the lights go out. Boo! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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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