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Overview
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Release Date:
16 October 1992 (USA)
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Tagline:
We Dare You To Say His Name Five Times! See more »
Plot:
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
Candyman
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Mirror
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Urban Legend
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Hook
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Investigation
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Awards:
4 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete)
Directed by | |||
| Bernard Rose | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Clive Barker | (story "The Forbidden") | |
| Bernard Rose | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Clive Barker | .... | executive producer | |
| Steve Golin | .... | producer | |
| Gregory Goodman | .... | line producer | |
| Alan Poul | .... | producer | |
| Sigurjon Sighvatsson | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Philip Glass | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Anthony B. Richmond | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Dan Rae | |||
Casting by | |||
| Jane Alderman | |||
| Jason La Padura | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Jane Ann Stewart | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| David Lazan | |||
| Mick Strawn | (uncredited) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Kathryn Peters | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Leonard Pollack | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Michelle Bühler | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Mark Coulier | .... | special makeup effects senior artist | |
| Denise Dellavalle | .... | assistant hair stylist (as Denise Della Valle) | |
| Denise Dellavalle | .... | assistant makeup artist (as Denise Della Valle) | |
| Bob Keen | .... | special makeup effects | |
| Dave Keen | .... | special makeup effects senior technician | |
| Erma Kent | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Gary J. Tunnicliffe | .... | special makeup effects supervisor | |
| Joseph Schultz | .... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Martin Bresin | .... | special effects | |
| Dale Ettema | .... | special effects | |
| Steven Carlton Ficke | .... | special effects | |
| Don Hastings | .... | special effects | |
| Jeffrey Knott | .... | special effects | |
| Brian Latt | .... | special effects | |
| Scott Sand | .... | special effects | |
| Nikolai Galitzine | .... | special effects technician (uncredited) | |
| Paul Meehan | .... | special effects crew (uncredited) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| William Cruse | .... | visual effects supervisor | |
| Joshua Culp | .... | visual effects art director | |
| Dave Elsey | .... | image animation crew | |
| Nikolai Galitzine | .... | image animation crew | |
| Tom McLaughlin | .... | image animation crew | |
| Martin L. Mercer | .... | image animation crew (as Martin Mercer) | |
| Jason Reed | .... | image animation crew | |
| W. Dale Russell | .... | optical effects supervisor | |
| Paul Spateri | .... | image animation crew | |
Stunts | |||
| Phil Chong | .... | stunts | |
| Marian Green | .... | stunts | |
| Debby Lynn Ross | .... | stunts (as Debbie Lynn Ross) | |
| Walter Scott | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| William Washington | .... | stunts | |
Casting Department | |||
| Barbara Harris | .... | adr voice casting | |
| Catherine Jane Holzer | .... | extras casting (as Catherine Holzer-Ballowe) | |
| Jan McGill | .... | casting associate | |
| Anna Camille Miller | .... | extras casting (as Anna Miller) | |
| Mark A. Ridge | .... | extras casting | |
| Barbara L. Roche | .... | extras casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Susan Kaufmann | .... | wardrobe lead: Chicago (as Sue Kaufman) | |
| Gail McMullen | .... | assistant costume designer | |
| Julia Schklair | .... | wardrobe supervisor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Scott Biddle | .... | apprentice editor | |
| Camille Bourque | .... | second assistant editor | |
| Vanessa Brahms | .... | apprentice editor | |
| Glenn Kiser | .... | post-production coordinator | |
| Michelle Pazer | .... | first assistant editor | |
| William Pine | .... | film timer (as Bill Pine) | |
Music Department | |||
| Rory Johnston | .... | executive music producer | |
| Kurt Munkacsi | .... | musical score producer | |
| Michael Riesman | .... | music arranger | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Calvin Chin | .... | transportation captain: Chicago | |
| Richard Deangelo | .... | transportation coordinator: Chicago (as Richard De Angelo) | |
| Don Feeney | .... | driver | |
| Joe Feeney | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| Alan Kaminsky | .... | driver | |
| Skip Knight | .... | driver | |
| Don Mancini | .... | driver | |
| James 'Obee' Oberman | .... | driver | |
| William E. Palmer | .... | transportation captain (as William Palmer) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Hoyts Distribution (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Pan Européenne Distribution (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- TriStar Pictures (1992) (USA) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (USA) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (USA) (laserdisc)
- Finnkino (1993) (Finland) (VHS)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (199?) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1996) (2001) (Finland) (TV)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2002-2012) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland Oy (2001) (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2011) (Australia) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
- Cruse & Company (visual effects) (as Cruse and Company)
- Digital Magic Company (computer generated imagery)
- Special Effects Unlimited (special effects services)
- Image Animation (special makeup effects)
- Alter Image negative cutting
- American Humane Association, The monitored animal activity
- Baker Winokur Ryder Public Relations (BWR) publicity
- Coast to Coast Catering catering: Chicago
- Entertainment Accounting post-production accounting
- Film Finances completion bond
- Heart Times Coffee Cup Equals Lightning titles
- Holzer Roche Ridge Casting extras casting: Chicago
- International Catering catering
- Looking Glass Studios music recorded at
- Pacific Studios Inc. chromatrans background
- Rock Security security: Chicago
- Sinclair, Tenenbaum & Co. Inc. legal services
- Skywalker Sound post-production sound services
- The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble vocals performed by
- Yaji's Bodyguards & Security set security
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Clive Barker's Candyman" - USA (complete title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and gore
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
99 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Stereo (Dolby Stereo)
Certification:
Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Germany:18 | Norway:18 (video premiere) | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #31870) | Iceland:16 | Sweden:15 | France:-16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Philippines:R-18 | New Zealand:R16 | Ireland:18 | Chile:14 | Chile:18 (Original rating) | Italy:VM14
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Trivia:
Real bees were actually put into Tony Todd's mouth while they where shooting the climax. His only protection was a mouth guard that kept him from having the bees go down his throat.See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: When the Candyman breaks the window to escape the psychiatrist's office at the hospital, there are shards of glass in the frame. In subsequent shots, when Helen goes to the window, all of the glass has been cleared.See more »
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Hagan Reviews: Exorcist: The Beginning (#2.7)" (2012)See more »
Soundtrack:
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Being a horror movie buff, I have no idea how this little gem escaped me the first time around. I'd heard a lot about it, read about it, etc but wrote it off as "probably stupid" like most of the other horror movies I had so wanted to see. So, it wasn't until many years after the movie's release that I finally saw it. And boy am I glad I did!
Surprisingly, the acting is fabulous...especially for a horror movie. Each character portrayed fantastically so as to add to the movie, rather than detract. No one really went over the top or became TOO dramatic. Overall, each character was portrayed realistically.
As for the plot: absolutely wonderful premise playing on the Bloody Mary urban legend. Surprisingly, the movie delivers on aspects of believabilty. Of course we don't *really* expect Candyman to pop out of a mirror, but how many of us have started the "Bloody Mary" chant only to stop at the very last one, not daring to continue? Our fears lie behind what COULD happen and the possibility that maybe..just maybe it's all real. Candyman plays on that fear and takes us even further over the edge.
The movie rids itself of the typical cliches (white, undefeatable stalker chasing half naked twits) and allows itself to be an entirely enjoyable, CEREBRAL horror movie. At first we wonder if the Candyman is perhaps just a person pretending to be him, then we start to question Helen's own sanity...wondering perhaps if SHE isn't the "real Candyman". Eventually, the movie leads us to an ending that answers our questions but doesn't shove those answers down our throat. Candyman also does what very few horror movies are capable of: it succeeded in having a strong ending rather than fizzling out during the last 10-15 minutes.
The setting and atmosphere are top notch. Using Chicago and Cabrini Green as its stage was perfect...bringing into play racial issues without going over the top or getting "in your face" to the point of losing its focus. The music in Candyman adds a mysterious mood that matches the dark, dismal atmosphere of the lone apartments in Cabrini Green.
All in all on my horror movie scale, I give Candyman a 10. To me, it was purely artistic and absolutely enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone even slightly interested in horror movies.