Candyman
dir. Bernard Rose
69
6 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Though it ultimately sacrifices some mystery in the name of gory thrills, Candyman is a nuanced, effectively chilling tale that benefits from an interesting premise and some fine performances.
Directed byBernard Rose
StarringVirginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons, Vanessa Williams, DeJuan Guy
Written byBernard Rose
CinematographyAnthony B. Richmond
EditingDan Rae
MusicPhilip Glass
Candyman
1992 · R · 1h 40m
Drama, Horror, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Though it ultimately sacrifices some mystery in the name of gory thrills, Candyman is a nuanced, effectively chilling tale that benefits from an interesting premise and some fine performances.
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