Candyman (1992)
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.
Director: Bernard Rose
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 16, 1992
Cast
- Virginia Madsen - Helen Lyle
- Tony Todd - Candyman
- Xander Berkeley - Trevor Lyle
- Kasi Lemmons - Bernadette Walsh
- Vanessa Williams - Anne-Marie McCoy
- DeJuan Guy - Jake
- Michael Culkin - Purcell
- Stanley DeSantis - Dr. Burke
- Gilbert Lewis - Detective Frank Valento
- Marianna Elliott - Clara
Screenplay
- Clive Barker (Short Story)
- Lynn Weimer (Script Consultant)
- Bernard Rose
Music: Philip Glass
Cinematography: Anthony B. Richmond
Editing: Dan Rae
Production: Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Candyman Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Urban Gentrification and Displacement, Urban Gentrification and Street Clash, Heart of Darkness and Moral Decay
Keywords
based on novel or book, investigation, urban legend, urban, university, evil, candyman, hook for a hand, housing project, urban decay, urban gothic, romantic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Candyman 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 directed Candyman?
- Candyman was directed by Bernard Rose.
- Who stars in Candyman?
- Candyman stars Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons, Vanessa Williams, DeJuan Guy.
- How long is Candyman?
- Candyman has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Candyman?
- Candyman is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Candyman?
- Candyman had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Candyman gross?
- Candyman grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was Candyman produced?
- Candyman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Candyman?
- The themes of Candyman include: Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Urban Gentrification and Displacement, Urban Gentrification and Street Clash, Heart of Darkness and Moral Decay.