A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.
- Director
- Writers
- Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
- Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
- Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
- Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
- Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Awards
- 7 wins & 17 nominations
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Rodney L Jones III
- Billyas Billy
- (as Rodney L. Jones III)
- Director
- Writers
- Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
- Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
- Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
- All cast & crew
Storyline
In present day, many years 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.
- Taglines
- Dare to Say His Name.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaProduction was brought back to the Cabrini Green neighborhood where Candyman (1992) was filmed. Though the high-rise buildings have long been demolished, the Rowhouses still exist.
- GoofsHaley reads from the program describing Say My Name at the Night Driver gallery. The program reads 'In foreground, Helen Lyle: a white, privileged, graduate student whose obsession with her research into a [sic] an urban legend called, "Candyman," led to her bizarre self-emulation in the housing projects courtyard in the early 90's.' The word "emulation" is confused with "immolation", which means death by fire.
- Quotes
Detective Lipez: Who are you?
Anthony McCoy: I am the writing on the walls. I am the sweet smell of blood on the street. The buzz that echoes in the alleyways. They will say I shed innocent blood. You are far from innocent, but they will say you were. That's all that matters.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits display a shadow puppet show telling the origins of the various incarnations of Candyman.
- ConnectionsFeatured in NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals (2021)
- SoundtracksThe Candy Man
Written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Performed by Sammy Davis Jr.
Courtesy of Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Top review
Abysmall... Candyman takes the background seat to political propaganda
Is this really what movies are coming to... We watch movies to be entertainig, uplifted or perhaps even make us contemplate on something. This is nothing of that. It is not horror. It is not entertaining. It is another misguided and fabricated attempt, which Is unfortunate becaues Peele is talented, of propaganda. But last few films of this directors have all been in this direction. The title of the story is misleading and facade. This is plain one sided, fabricated truths, divisive instead of trying to portray a chance of unity. Just endless victimization and no responsibility taken for anything.
Avoid.
Avoid.
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- Sep 26, 2021
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- Also known as
- Sát Nhân Trong Gương
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $22,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $61,186,570
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $22,001,750
- Aug 29, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $77,411,570
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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