Although the argument can be made that this new entry in the Candyman series is not as subtle as the first film, it is no less contemplative. What it lacks in nuance, it makes up for with fantastic directing from Nia DaCosta. I can promise you it is leagues better than anything the first 2 sequels dished out.
Some of the visuals are truly haunting, especially the shadow puppetry anytime it comes into play; sit through the end credits is all I'll say. On top of the directing, the cast here is really good, with Coleman Domingo being a particular standout. It interestingly shirks cetrain tropes and cliches. One character in particular I was certain had slasher victim written all over them yet they narrowly avoid a grim fate; you'll know who it is when you see the film.
Best of all the film has it's own identity whilst building on the story and themes of the original. At barely over 90 minutes it is a breezy, albeit abruptly short sit. It may come off of preachy to some, but DaCosta and producer/writer Jordan Peele have made a chilling new entry for the horror classic, in the same vein as Halloween (2018), that will definitely have audiences talking.
