Candyman

Theatrical - Wide 2021-08-27

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

Genres: Horror Thriller

JoBlo's Rating

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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In just eleven days, on August 27th, director Nia DaCosta’s Candyman reboot / “spiritual sequel” (watch the original Candyman at THIS LINK) will be reaching theatre screens. In a short featurette embedded above, you can watch DaCosta and producer Jordan...

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