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.
- Awards
- 10 wins & 24 nominations
Rodney L Jones III
- Billy
- (as Rodney L. Jones III)
Storyline
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 opening Universal Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studio, and Monkeypaw Productions logos are mirrored images. The opening credits of Chicago skyline seen from below, are a "mirrored" concept of Candyman (1992)'s opening credits of Chicago seen from above.
- SoundtracksThe Candy Man
Written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Performed by Sammy Davis Jr.
Courtesy of Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Featured review
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.
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.
- hogwarts16
- Aug 27, 2021
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- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Sát Nhân Trong Gương
- Filming locations
- DeKalb, Illinois, USA(Library Scene)
- 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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