Where to Watch Candyman
- Carlos Ibarra10 kwietnia 2025One of, if not the best horror films of the 90s. It's class, style and ideas outshine. It features one of the best scores for a horror film period. And a bogeyman that is not only able to compete but outshines the best of them. If all that weren't enough, the social commentary, that's still relevant today, puts this film on another level.
- Callum31 grudnia 2024⭐⭐⭐½ (out of 5) Candyman – Say his name, and summon one of horror’s most haunting legends. “Candyman” stands as one of the greats of psychological horror — stylish, intelligent, and anchored by the late Tony Todd in what many rightly consider his defining role. His performance gives the film an almost tragic grandeur, turning a supernatural slasher into a gothic urban myth that feels both timeless and disturbingly real. The story blends folklore, fear, and social commentary with a deft hand, proving that horror can be thoughtful without losing its edge. It’s a film about belief, obsession, and the stories we tell to make sense of darkness — whether that darkness lives in mirrors or in people. Rarer still, Candyman went on to spawn a sequel that was nearly as good — something almost unheard of in horror. While later entries couldn’t match the original’s atmosphere or depth, this first film remains a chilling masterpiece of mood and mythmaking. Elegant, unsettling, and unforgettable, Candyman lingers long after the credits — just don’t say his name five times.
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Candyman was released on 16 października 1992.
Candyman was directed by Bernard Rose.
Candyman has a runtime of 1 h 40 min.
Candyman was produced by Steve Golin, Alan Poul, Sigurjón Sighvatsson.
Studentka Helen Lyle poznaje przerażającą legendę o człowieku zwanym "Candyman" - seryjnym mordercy uzbrojonym w hak, który pojawia się, jeśli jego imię zostanie wypowiedziane do lustra pięć razy. Wiedziona ciekawością Helen trafia do jego rzekomej kryjówki. Kiedy ignoruje ostrzeżenia mieszkańców miasteczka, zaczyna się seria potwornych morderstw. Czy legenda może okazać się prawdą?
The key characters in Candyman are Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen), Candyman (Tony Todd), Trevor Lyle (Xander Berkeley).
Candyman is rated 15.
Candyman is a Dramat, Horror, Thriller film.
Candyman has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.
Candyman had a budget of 6 mln USD.
Candyman has made 25,8 mln USD at the box office.