Helen Lyle is a student who decides to write a thesis about local legends and myths. She visits a part of the town, where she learns about the legend of the Candyman, a one-armed man who appears when you say his name five times, in front of a mirror. Of course, Helen doesn't believe all this stuff, but the people of the area are really afraid. When she ignores their warnings and begins her investigation in the places that he is rumored to appear, a series of horrible murders begins. Could the legend be true?Written by
Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>
According to Tony Todd, "I met with Bernard Rose, who's a brilliant mind and a great director, and I wanted to say it was a hire. But I just... people kept telling me, 'Oh you'll never be able to shake this,' and I said, 'You know, I'm gonna do the best I can and go away from that.' I knew when I read it, and I saw the bees and the stuff, I knew things like that haven't been filmed before, so that was interesting. And I've always wanted to find my own personal Phantom of the Opera." See more »
Goofs
When Helen is first admitted to the mental hospital, she screams that Candyman is there. The doctor & the orderlies rush in and give her medication. When Helen & the doctor view the security camera later, the events & dialogue are out of sequence. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Candyman:
[Candyman narrating over the swarm of bees]
They will say that I have shed innocent blood. What's blood for if not for shedding? With my hook for a hand, I'll split you from your groin to your gullet. I came for you.
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Alternate Versions
German VHS-Tape rated "not under 18" is fully uncut, including a different much gorier version of the psychologist death than the R-Rated Cut. See more »
STATE OF INDEPENDENCE
(uncredited)
Written by Vangelis and Jon Anderson
Performed by Moodswings
Featuring the voice of Chrissie Hynde
Courtesy of Arista Records Inc. / BMG Eurodisc Ltd See more »
This movie is sooooooooo scary! I feel sorry for that Liam guy who said it was poor cause he doesn't know true horror! This movie had everything! Plot, good acting, chills and scares! And gore, also!
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This movie is sooooooooo scary! I feel sorry for that Liam guy who said it was poor cause he doesn't know true horror! This movie had everything! Plot, good acting, chills and scares! And gore, also!