Candyman

Author

Nia DaCosta

Call Number

• BLU-RAY MYSTERY/THRILLER (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Kyle Kaminsky, Vanessa Williams, Brian King, Miriam Moss, Rebecca Spence, Tony Todd.

Publication Information

[Universal City, CA] : Studio Distribution Services

Physical Description

1 videodisc (91 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references.

Summary

For decades, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook handed killer. In present day, an artist begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.

Notes

Based on the short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker and the 1992 motion picture "Candyman" written by Bernard Rose.

Direct sequel to the 1992 motion picture of the same name.

Blu-ray release of the 2021 motion picture.

Bonus featues: Never-before seen alternative ending ; deleted and extended scenes ; Say my name ; Body horror ; The filmmaker's eye: Nia DaCosta ; Terror in the shadows ; Candyman: the impact of Black horror.