Why it may be worth watching
- Candyman combines Drama and Horror elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.7/10 from 1,907 votes.
Movie
Candyman
We dare you to say his name five times.
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.
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Cast
Virginia MadsenHelen Lyle
Tony ToddCandyman
Xander BerkeleyTrevor Lyle
Kasi LemmonsBernadette Walsh
Vanessa WilliamsAnne-Marie McCoy
DeJuan GuyJake
Michael CulkinPurcell
Stanley DeSantisDr. Burke
Gilbert LewisDetective Frank Valento
Marianna ElliottClara
Ted RaimiBilly
Ria PaviaMonica
Mark DanielsStudent
Viewing guide
Is Candyman right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Horror, Thriller.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include frightening or intense material. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
based on novel or bookinvestigationhalloweenmelancholyurban legendurbanuniversityevil
How it compares
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Reviews
JJ RosalesExternal review ·
Honestly a good movie. It was probably terrifying for the audience of the time . The horror didn’t age well but the story did for sure. Great story, solid twist, semi predictable ending.
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