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Candyman
- Theatrical - Wide 2021-08-27
- Cast Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Teyonah Parris Colman Domingo Vanessa Williams Tony Todd
- Directed by Nia DaCosta
- Written by Jordan Peele Nia DaCosta
Box Office Gross:
$77,411,570
Running Time:
91 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Monkeypaw Productions, Bron Studios, Universal Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
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