Candyman (2021)

A "spiritual sequel" to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

Director:

Nia DaCosta

Writers:

Jordan Peele (screenplay by), Win Rosenfeld (screenplay by)

Stars:

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II	...	Anthony McCoy
Teyonah Parris	...	Brianna Cartwright
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett	...	Troy Cartwright
Colman Domingo	...	William Burke
Kyle Kaminsky	...	Grady Cartwright
Vanessa Williams	...	Anne-Marie McCoy
Rebecca Spence	...	Finley Stephens
Carl Clemons-Hopkins	...	Jameson
Brian King	...	Clive Privler
Miriam Moss	...	Jerrica Cooper
Cassie Kramer	...	Librarian
Mark Montgomery	...	Det. Lipez
Genesis Denise Hale	...	Sabrina
Rodney L Jones III	...	Billy
Pamela Jones	...	Devlin Sharpe

Storyline

In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.

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Plot Keywords:

horror icon | hook hand | hook | bloody violence | slasher killer | 

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Taglines:

Dare to Say His Name

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lakeith Stanfield was considered for the role of Candyman.

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Quotes

Teenage Girls: Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman.
[nothing happens]
Teenage Girl #1: Well, we're still alive.

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Connections

References The Fly (1986)

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 August 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Candyman

Filming Locations:

Chicago Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Universal Pictures, Monkeypaw Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1