Candyman
Candyman
“ Dare to say his name. ”
CINEMA2021-08-25
DIGITAL2021-08-26
RegionCA / US
Runtime91 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Nia DaCosta brings fresh sociopolitical depth and gorgeous shadow puppetry to the mirror-summoning legend.”
“Nia DaCosta breathes new life into the urban folk legend of the tragic, vengeful spirit born from racial violence.”
Storyline
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 / Director
Nia DaCosta
KEYWORDS
sequelmurderurban legendbeeevilurban gothicmirror
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