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Candyman: Day of the Dead

1999·Movie
1h 33min·R
21
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A bloody legacy.

As the Day of the Dead celebration approaches the barrio of East Los Angeles, Caroline is challenged to control the horrifying legend of her ancestor, the "Candyman".
HorrorCandymanSupernatural SlasherUrban LegendRevengeGothic Horror90s HorrorLos AngelesDay of the Dead

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Questions about Candyman: Day of the Dead

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Where can I stream Candyman: Day of the Dead legally?

Candyman: Day of the Dead is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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: Day of the Dead worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21/100 (IMDb 3.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Candyman: Day of the Dead rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Candyman: Day of the Dead?

1 h 33 min

Candyman: Day of the Dead runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Candyman: Day of the Dead?

Critics7
Audiences30

Not quite. Audiences rate Candyman: Day of the Dead higher (30) than critics (7). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Candyman: Day of the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Candyman: Day of the Dead?

39ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOEC+25

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Candyman: Day of the Dead in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Candyman: Day of the Dead use?

Parental IncestModern StasisPolice BrutalityEven Evil Has StandardsKarmic DeathIronyReasonable Authority FigureDeceased Fall-Guy GambitTitle of the DeadDirty CopUnexplained RecoveryHooks and Crooksand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Candyman: Day of the Dead, including Parental Incest, Modern Stasis, Police Brutality.