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Candyman

R19921h 40mBernard Rose
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 61

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"We dare you to say his name five times."

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.

DramaHorrorThriller
Based On Novel Or BookInvestigationHalloweenMelancholyUrban LegendUrbanUniversityEvilCandymanHook For A Hand

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Frequently asked questions

What is Candyman (1992) about?

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.

Who stars in Candyman?

Candyman stars Virginia Madsen (Helen Lyle), Tony Todd (Candyman), Xander Berkeley (Trevor Lyle), Kasi Lemmons (Bernadette Walsh), Vanessa Williams (Anne-Marie McCoy). The film was directed by Bernard Rose.

How long is Candyman?

Candyman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated R.

Is Candyman worth watching?

Candyman holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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