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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PLOT: An artist living in the gentrified area that was once the Cabrini-Green housing projects makes the fatal mistake of saying a particular legend’s name fives times in the mirror. What follows is a trail of dead bodies and a...

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Nia DaCosta’s Candyman won’t be haunting theaters until 2021

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Tony Todd: Fans will be proud to see Candyman story continue in new film

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It's still not clear how much of a role original CANDYMAN (watch it HERE) star Tony Todd will be playing in the "spiritual sequel" coming our way from director Nia DaCosta and producer Jordan Peele, but we know he's in the...

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A new issue of Total Film magazine is set to arrive on store shelves this Friday, an issue that boasts a "massive horror preview" – with the cover story going to director Nia DaCosta's "spiritual sequel" to the 1992 horror...

Jordan Peele horror film to take advantage of CA tax credit, among others!

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Trailer: anthology horror film Immortal starring Candyman’s Tony Todd!

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