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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

1995·Movie
1h 35min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic414.6Rotten Tomatoes21%30%
IMDb5.3Metacritic414.6Rotten Tomatoes21%30%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Evil comes when you call his name.

Annie, a young schoolteacher struggling to solve the brutal murder of her father, unwittingly summons the "Candyman" to New Orleans, where she learns the secret of his power, and discovers the link that connects them.
Supernatural SlasherGothic HorrorTragic BackstoryUrban LegendVisceral ViolencePsychological TensionCreepy AtmosphereSocially Conscious Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Condon, Mary Ellen Woods, Jeff Shiffman
Written by:
Clive Barker, Rand Ravich, Mark Kruger
Produced by:
Clive Barker, Gregg Fienberg, Gregg Fienberg
Composed by:
Ben Wilkins, Philip Glass, Bruce Stubblefield

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Where can I stream Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh legally?

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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, and AMC in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?

1 h 35 min

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?

Critics31
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh higher (43) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?

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What tropes does Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh use?

Someone to Remember Him ByBerserk ButtonTempting FateInspector JavertDestination DefenestrationHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayCalling the Old Man OutLiterally Shattered LivesKarmic DeathSudden Sequel Death SyndromeLady DrunkOffing the Offspringand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, including Someone to Remember Him By, Berserk Button, Tempting Fate.