Candyman (2021)
- Rating
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery, Horror
- Release Date
- August 27, 2021
- Director
- Nia DaCosta
- Written by
- Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld
- Cast
- Colman Domingo, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Tony Todd, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
- Latest News
- Synopsis
Latest 'candyman' News
Candyman 2021’s Multiple Phantoms Idea Was Established In The Original
Candyman 2021's latest trailer has some balking at there being a new Candyman legend, but this idea was established in the 1992 original movie.
Candyman Changed The Villain's Name Origin (For A Second Time)
Nia DaCosta's Candyman is reviving the terrifying urban legend in new ways, including a new backstory for his name, the second time it's been changed.
How Is Candyman 2021 Connected To The Original Movies?
Nia DaCosta's highly anticipated Candyman is a revival of a sinister horror icon, but how does it fit on the timeline with the rest of the series?
Why Candyman Is Retconning The Villain's Origin Story
Nia DaCosta's new Candyman movie is giving the hook-handed killer an updated origin to reflect today's racial justice issues and police brutality.
Candyman Just Made Its Urban Legend More Like Freddy Krueger
Nightmare On Elm Street's villain Freddy Krueger has inspired some of the changes made to the title character of the upcoming Candyman remake.
Candyman Trailer 3 Breakdown: 8 Major Story Reveals & Secrets
The long-awaited Candyman remake has a new trailer, and a new origin story for the title character is included therein (as well as other plot hints).
Candyman 2021 Trailer Shows Original & New Origin Stories
A new trailer for Nia DaCosta's Candyman shows the bloody return of an urban legend in the upcoming remake of the 1992 cult classic film.
Candyman Gets a New Poster & Images Ahead of August Release Date
New images and a poster have been released for the upcoming Candyman film. The images feature callbacks to the original 1992 social thriller.
Candyman Director Explains Why You Shouldn’t Watch The Film Alone
Co-writer/director, Nia DaCosta, explains in a new video why audiences should not see the highly-anticipated Candyman sequel by themselves.
Upcoming Movies & TV Shows Amazon Will Own After The MGM Deal
Here's a breakdown of every major upcoming movie and television show Amazon will now own after its billion-dollar deal with MGM Studios.
Why The 1990s Were A Bad Decade For Horror Movies
The 1990s were a weaker decade when it comes to horror movies, though not all of them were bad. But why was it a bad decade for the horror genre?
Candyman Reboot Photo Reveals the Hero's Disturbing Art
Universal unveiled a new image from the highly-anticipated Candyman reboot offering a look at the disturbing art of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's hero.
Freddy & Other Horror Icons Drawn as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Characters
An artist reimagines Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and other horror icons in the style of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Summer Movies 2021: Everything Coming To Theaters (When They're Open)
The pandemic looks to finally be winding down soon, so if and when it's safe, there will be some choice summer movies available to see in theaters.
Every Horror Movie Coming In Summer 2021
Summer of 2021 will bring an interesting variety of horror movies – from sequels to horror comedies and a lot of psychological horror.
NYC TikTok Is Almost Candyman In Real Life
A viral TikTok series about a real New York City apartment and what hides behind a mirror feels a bit too close to the 1992 horror classic Candyman.
Candyman Documentary Trailer Explores The Horror Franchise’s Origins
A new Candyman horror franchise documentary trailer explains its racial themes and social history ahead of Nia DaCosta's Jordan Peele-produced sequel.
The Best Decade For Horror Movies: 1990s vs. 2000s
Every decade has a different approach to the horror genre, but the 1990s and 2000s both feature important milestones that have helped horror evolve.
Burger King Turns Ronald McDonald Into Candyman
Select Burger King restaurants in the Scandinavian nations of Sweden and Denmark are offering the chance to summon Ronald McDonald like Candyman.
10 Horror Movies To Watch If You Love Candyman
Candyman is an iconic horror movie - but which other slashers, thrillers, and scary flicks capture that same genius?
More Info
- production company:
- BRON Studios , Monkeypaw Productions , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Creative Wealth Media Finance
- producer:
- Ian Cooper , Jordan Peele , Win Rosenfeld
- distributor:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- cinematographer:
- John Guleserian
- assistant director:
- Adam Druxman
- sfx supervisor:
- James McQuaide
- franchise:
- Candyman
- prequel:
- Candyman (1992) , Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh , Candyman: Day of the Dead
Synopsis
A "spiritual sequel" to the 1992 horror film 'Candyman' that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.