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Candyman

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  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
48K
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POPULARITY
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158
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Candyman (2021)
Oscar-winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend that your friend's older sibling probably told you about at a sleepover: Candyman. Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic.
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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.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
566
158
  • Director
    • Nia DaCosta
  • Writers
    • Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
    • Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
    • Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    • Teyonah Parris
    • Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nia DaCosta
  • Writers
    • Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
    • Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
    • Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    • Teyonah Parris
    • Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 916User reviews
    • 274Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos12

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    Trailer 2:28
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    Paper Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
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    Candyman
    Trailer 2:27
    Candyman
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:38
    Trailer #1
    A Horror Fan's Guide to 'Candyman' From Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nia DaCosta
    Clip 2:46
    A Horror Fan's Guide to 'Candyman' From Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nia DaCosta
    Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
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    Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
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    Featurette 2:06
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    'Candyman' x Juneteenth: A Message From Nia DaCosta
    Video 2:07
    'Candyman' x Juneteenth: A Message From Nia DaCosta

    Photos211

    Hannah Love Jones and Cedric Mays in Candyman (2021)
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
    Nia DaCosta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
    Nia DaCosta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)
    Teyonah Parris and Nia DaCosta in Candyman (2021)
    Candyman (2021)
    Jordan Peele in Candyman (2021)
    Candyman (2021)
    Candyman (2021)
    Teyonah Parris in Candyman (2021)
    Candyman (2021)
    Teyonah Parris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Candyman (2021)

    Top cast

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    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    • Anthony McCoyas Anthony McCoy
    Teyonah Parris
    Teyonah Parris
    • Brianna Cartwrightas Brianna Cartwright
    Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
    • Troy Cartwrightas Troy Cartwright
    Colman Domingo
    Colman Domingo
    • William Burkeas William Burke
    Kyle Kaminsky
    Kyle Kaminsky
    • Grady Greenbergas Grady Greenberg
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Anne-Marie McCoyas Anne-Marie McCoy
    Brian King
    Brian King
    • Clive Privleras Clive Privler
    Miriam Moss
    Miriam Moss
    • Jerrica Cooperas Jerrica Cooper
    Rebecca Spence
    Rebecca Spence
    • Finley Stephensas Finley Stephens
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • Jamesonas Jameson
    Christiana Clark
    Christiana Clark
    • Danielle Harringtonas Danielle Harrington
    Michael Hargrove
    Michael Hargrove
    • Sherman Fieldsas Sherman Fields
    Rodney L Jones III
    Rodney L Jones III
    • Billyas Billy
    • (as Rodney L. Jones III)
    Heidi Grace Engerman
    Heidi Grace Engerman
    • Haleyas Haley
    Ireon Roach
    Ireon Roach
    • Trinaas Trina
    Breanna Lind
    Breanna Lind
    • Annikaas Annika
    Malic White
    • Boofas Boof
    Sarah Wisterman
    Sarah Wisterman
    • Celineas Celine
    • Director
      • Nia DaCosta
    • Writers
      • Jordan Peele(screenplay by)
      • Win Rosenfeld(screenplay by)
      • Nia DaCosta(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    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.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Dare to Say His Name.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Production 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.
    • Goofs
      At 1:10:49 the camera is visable in the glass door of the laundromat.
    • 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 credits
      The closing credits display a shadow puppet show telling the origins of the various incarnations of Candyman.
    • Connections
      Featured in NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      The Candy Man
      Written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
      Performed by Sammy Davis Jr.
      Courtesy of Republic Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews916

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Doesn't want to entertain, just wants to ram a message down your throat
    I saw the original 'Candyman' film back when I was very young. I remember being completely bored by it. It wasn't scary then, and it certainly isn't scary now. A good test would be to go to the mirror after seeing this and say "Candyman" five times over. If it's easy to do then the movie has not done its job.

    It felt like this version of 'Candyman' was so intent on giving a political message that it forgot to be an enjoyable film along the way. It's ridiculously preachy and self-righteous. It's not ever what I want out of a horror movie (or any film for that matter).

    The characters are extremely bland, the scares are more or less non-existent, the concept is stupid and the film refuses to get off its high-horse. There are far better ways to spend your time and money than this film. Not recommended. 4/10.
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    • jtindahouse
    • Sep 16, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sát Nhân Trong Gương
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • BRON Studios
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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