Where To Watch Candyman

Candyman (2021) is a chilling supernatural horror film that reimagines the iconic urban legend for a modern audience. Set in Chicago’s now-gentrified Cabrini-Green neighborhood, the film blends psychological terror with sharp social commentary. As the myth of Candyman resurfaces, a new generation becomes entangled in a cycle of violence, trauma, and legacy. Stylishly directed and deeply unsettling, the movie explores themes of racial injustice, collective memory, and the power of stories. With haunting visuals, disturbing mythology, and a bold narrative approach, Candyman stands out as both a horror sequel and a thought-provoking cultural statement.

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Release Date: August 27, 2021
Director: Nia DaCosta
Genre: Supernatural, Horror, Thriller
Duration: 1 hour and 31 minutes
Language: English
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tony Todd
Box Office: $77.4 Million Worldwide
Where To Watch: Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

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Anthony McCoy, a struggling visual artist, moves into a luxury apartment built on the former grounds of Cabrini-Green. While researching local history for inspiration, he uncovers the legend of Candyman a vengeful spirit summoned by saying his name five times into a mirror. As Anthony’s obsession with the myth deepens, terrifying events begin to unfold around him. His artwork gains attention, but at a horrifying cost, as the legend proves disturbingly real. The film reveals Candyman not as a single entity but as a recurring symbol born from racial violence and injustice. As past and present collide, Anthony becomes part of the legend, trapped in a cycle fueled by fear and remembrance.

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Candyman (2021) is both a sequel and a spiritual continuation of the 1992 classic, and it became the first film directed by a Black woman to open at number one at the U.S. box office.

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