Candyman (2021)
Dare to say his name.
A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
Director: Nia DaCosta
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 25, 2021
Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II - Anthony McCoy
- Teyonah Parris - Brianna Cartwright
- Colman Domingo - William Burke
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett - Troy Cartwright
- Kyle Kaminsky - Grady Smith
- Vanessa Williams - Anne-Marie McCoy
- Brian King - Clive Privler
- Miriam Moss - Jerrika
- Rebecca Spence - Finley Stephens
- Carl Clemons-Hopkins - Jameson
Screenplay
- Win Rosenfeld (Screenplay)
- Jordan Peele (Screenplay)
- Nia DaCosta (Screenplay)
- Clive Barker (Short Story)
- Bernard Rose (Original Film Writer)
Music: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Cinematography: John Guleserian
Editing: Catrin Hedström
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Monkeypaw Productions, Bron Studios, Universal Pictures
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $77M
Original Language: en
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp
Keywords
sequel, murder, urban legend, bee, evil, urban gothic, mirror
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Candyman about?
- A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
- Who directed Candyman?
- Candyman was directed by Nia DaCosta.
- Who stars in Candyman?
- Candyman stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kyle Kaminsky, Vanessa Williams.
- How long is Candyman?
- Candyman has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Candyman?
- Candyman is a Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Candyman?
- Candyman had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Candyman gross?
- Candyman grossed $77M worldwide.
- Where was Candyman produced?
- Candyman was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Candyman?
- The themes of Candyman include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp.