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Candyman (2021)
Director: Nia DaCosta
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Runtime91 min
Rating15
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A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Candyman (2021) has received positive critical reception, with praise for its atmospheric horror, social commentary, and director Nia DaCosta's fresh take on the classic slasher. The film has yet to receive any major awards, but it holds a strong 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a respectable 6.5/10 on IMDb, indicating a positive audience response.
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Candyman (2021) is a must-see for fans of thought-provoking horror, with director Nia DaCosta's stylish, atmospheric take on the classic urban legend. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II delivers a riveting performance as the film explores themes of racial injustice and the trauma passed down through generations.
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Candyman is a 2021 supernatural horror film directed by Nia DaCosta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film and the fourth film in the Candyman film series, based on the short story "The Forbidden" by English author Clive Barker, and set between the films Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) and Candyman 3: Day of the Dead (1999). The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. Vanessa Williams, Virginia Madsen, and Tony Todd reprise their roles from the original film.
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