Candyman

Theatrical - Wide 2021-08-27

Cast Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Tony Todd
Written by Jordan Peele

Genres: Horror Thriller

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7/10

Synopsis

A “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 horror film CANDYMAN that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

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Arrow in the Head's The Iceman reviews Candyman. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tony Todd, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo.

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Arrow Video will be giving the original Candyman a limited edition 4K UHD release in May. Get in your pre-orders in now!

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The Candyman reboot is on the shortlist to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score, composed by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

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