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Candyman

1992·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic617.5Rotten Tomatoes79%64%

Where to watch

PeacockPeacock Premium+

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

We dare you to say his name five times.

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Supernatural HorrorUrban LegendSlasher FilmPsychological DreadSocial CommentaryIconic VillainGothic AtmosphereIntense SuspenseFolkloric Terror

Crew

Directed by:
Bernard Rose, Marcei A. Brubaker Brown, Thomas Patrick Smith
Written by:
Clive Barker, Bernard Rose, Lynn Weimer
Produced by:
Clive Barker, Barbara Harris, Steve Golin
Composed by:
Ellen Heuer, Tami Treadwell, Philip Glass

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Candyman

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Where can I stream Candyman legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Candyman is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Candyman worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Candyman 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?

1 h 40 min

Candyman runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Candyman based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Candyman?

Critics70
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Candyman much the same way.

Was Candyman a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$26 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Candyman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Candyman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Candyman in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Candyman use?

Speak of the DevilCreepy ChildThe ScreamOur Slashers Are DifferentThe Worm That WalksAdaptational Location ChangeAnd Then John Was a ZombieUnnervingly HeartwarmingVillainous BreakdownMythology GagImprobable Infant SurvivalPolice Are Uselessand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for Candyman, including Speak of the Devil, Creepy Child, The Scream.