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Candyman

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• Horror
• Thriller

• 1992
• Bernard Rose
• 95 mins
• 18

Summary

Horror based on the Clive Barker short story, starring Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd. Helen Lyle is researching a paper on urban myths, including that of the Candyman, a spirit with a hook hand who appears when his name is said five times into a mirror. When she hears of a murder apparently carried out by the Candyman on a run-down estate, she and a colleague decide to travel there to investigate further.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Alan Jones

Horror maestro Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden is the inspiration for director Bernard Rose's electrifying shocker, in which student Virginia Madsen, researching urban legends in Chicago, uncovers a hook-handed mythical killer who then catapults her into the chilling realms of dread and destiny. Intelligent, gripping and refreshingly gimmick free, this adult-orientated study in psychological fear is a breath of fresh scare. Madsen is absolutely terrific, giving a thoughtful and well-shaded performance as the emotionally abandoned heroine, and Rose's bold direction milks every terrifying moment of this compelling and atmospheric movie.

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6.8/10

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Cast

rolenameHelen LyleVirginia MadsenCandymanTony ToddTrevor LyleXander BerkeleyBernadette WalshKasi LemmonsAnne-Marie McCoyVanessa WilliamsJakeDeJuan GuyClaraMarianna EliottBillyTed RaimiMonicaRia PaviaStudentMark Daniels

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rolenameDirectorBernard Rose

Details

Theatrical distributor

Rank Film Dists Ltd

Released on

1993-03-19

Languages

English

Guidance

Contains violence, swearing and nudity.

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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