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Based on a story by Clive Barker and skilfully written and directed by Bernard Rose, Candyman rises above most horror films by eerily suggesting that some urban legends--in this case a particularly frightening one--have a spooky basis in reality. The legend of the Candyman is a potent one around the high-rise tenements of Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing complex, where the residents speak of a dark, ominous figure who appears when his victims say his name five times in front of a mirror, then mercilessly slashes them to death. Upon learning that the Candyman is rumoured to live in one of the vacant tenements, a University of Illinois researcher (Virginia Madsen) investigates a recent murder at Cabrini-Green. She learns that the Candyman (played by Tony Todd) is both unreal and chillingly real--a supernatural force of evil empowered by those who believe in his legend. He is a killer made flesh by the belief of others, and the young researcher's investigation is a threat to his existence. What happens next? We wouldn't dare spoil the chills, but rest assured that writer-director Rose has tapped into a wellspring of urban angst and fear, and Candyman serves up its gruesome frights with a refreshing dose of intelligence. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on a story by Clive Barker and skillfully written and directed by Bernard Rose, Candyman rises above most horror films by eerily suggesting that some urban legends--in this case a particularly frightening one--have a spooky basis in reality. The legend of the Candyman is a potent one around the high-rise tenements of Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing complex, where the residents speak of a dark, ominous figure who appears when his victims say his name five times in front of a mirror, then mercilessly slashes them to death. Upon learning that the Candyman is rumoured to live in one of the vacant tenements, a University of Illinois researcher (Virginia Madsen) investigates a recent murder at Cabrini-Green. She learns that the Candyman (played by Tony Todd) is both unreal and chillingly real--a supernatural force of evil empowered by those who believe in his legend. He is a killer made flesh by the belief of others, and the young researcher's investigation is a threat to his existence. What happens next? We wouldn't dare spoil the chills, but rest assured that writer-director Rose has tapped into a wellspring of urban angst and fear, and Candyman serves up its gruesome frights with a refreshing dose of intelligence. --Jeff Shannon
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What can be said about this excellent DVD?
Good special features, including informative documentaries. Curious if were real bees or not? What Clive Barker thought of the film? Who was behind that haunting soundtrack? It's all there.
The picture quality is probably as good as it's ever going to be outside of the HD realm, but it stands up. The sound is a little bit rusty, but in a good way.
It's a great film, and this is a great release. Don't hesitate!
Good special features, including informative documentaries. Curious if were real bees or not? What Clive Barker thought of the film? Who was behind that haunting soundtrack? It's all there.
The picture quality is probably as good as it's ever going to be outside of the HD realm, but it stands up. The sound is a little bit rusty, but in a good way.
It's a great film, and this is a great release. Don't hesitate!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
CandyMan is now used beside the likes of Jason Voorhees and Freddy Kruegar in terms of characters and has became a horror icon. This i do NOT agree with, CandyMan is not your avarage horror or slasher film, it really is a modern day classic horror.
Being skillfully directed and excellently shot (seeing some great camera work throughout) the film supports a decent cast, in particular Tony Todd who is outstanding as the Candyman.
Amazingly, the film has music composed by none-other than Philip Glass, aiding in the extremely eery feeling and atmosphere that the movie drags you into. The music of CandyMan will be burned in your head for months after watching this film and as for the film itself, its not exatly going to be an experience you'll forget lightly.
The film is now over 10 years old and is still holding strong in quality as well as standing out above modern competition as well as the films of its own time. CGI effects that were used were done so in a way that wouldn't be looked back on and seen as outdated, thereby holding its integrity as a shockingly atmospheric horror.
Unlike many other 'horror' films that this film is grouped with, CandyMan is also a scary film, which these days is a very rare thing to come by. In all the "100 best horror movies" "50 scariest movies ever" (most probably on channel 4) programmes, CandyMan has always been listed high up, and for good reason.
This special edition dvd is also a brilliant release of the classic movie, housing some intriguing extras as well as a brilliant documentary on the film that, unlike alot of documentarys on special edition dvds, is actually very interesting.
Id recommend this to any fan of horror and/or cinema in general, its not just a great horror movie, its a top-notch film!
Being skillfully directed and excellently shot (seeing some great camera work throughout) the film supports a decent cast, in particular Tony Todd who is outstanding as the Candyman.
Amazingly, the film has music composed by none-other than Philip Glass, aiding in the extremely eery feeling and atmosphere that the movie drags you into. The music of CandyMan will be burned in your head for months after watching this film and as for the film itself, its not exatly going to be an experience you'll forget lightly.
The film is now over 10 years old and is still holding strong in quality as well as standing out above modern competition as well as the films of its own time. CGI effects that were used were done so in a way that wouldn't be looked back on and seen as outdated, thereby holding its integrity as a shockingly atmospheric horror.
Unlike many other 'horror' films that this film is grouped with, CandyMan is also a scary film, which these days is a very rare thing to come by. In all the "100 best horror movies" "50 scariest movies ever" (most probably on channel 4) programmes, CandyMan has always been listed high up, and for good reason.
This special edition dvd is also a brilliant release of the classic movie, housing some intriguing extras as well as a brilliant documentary on the film that, unlike alot of documentarys on special edition dvds, is actually very interesting.
Id recommend this to any fan of horror and/or cinema in general, its not just a great horror movie, its a top-notch film!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Candyman was the best psychological horror film of the 1990's - if not the best ever made.
Based on a short story by Liverpudlian novelist Clive Barker, the film centres around an urban myth involving a hook-handed killer who'll come if you dare to speak his name five times in the mirror.
A simple premisce makes for an intelligent film that is both poetic and terrifying, not least because of the wonderful score by Philip Glass.
Starring Tony Todd as the vengeful killer and Virginia Madsen as the curious University student.
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rubbish
This dvd was tarrible the picture quality was rubbish and it was not even scary.Dont waste your money on this dvd
very very disappointing
very very disappointing
Published 7 months ago by matty456
You won't be going near any mirrors for a while
Probably the best Clive Barker cinematic adaptation, 'Candyman' is a lot more than your bog standard monster horror flic. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. R. J. Everett
Absolute garbage
Anyone watching this for a horror movie is going to be sadly disappointed, I doubt if it would put a shiver up the spine of a 5 year old. Save your money.
Published 8 months ago by Tuckysboy
Great, classic horror!
This film is how horror films should be, scary, intruiging, and entertaining. Tony Todd plays the "Candyman", an urban legend who actually appears in the mirror behind his victim... Read more
Published 10 months ago by T Williamson
gr8 film from back in the day!
gr8 film from years ago. i seen this film and had to buy it as i used to watch it as a kid.... a reporter (madsen) wants to be big on writing about a murder that happened some... Read more
Published 11 months ago by zombie1
candyman
I baught this film as i remember watching it when i was like 11, thot i'd check it out again, and have to say it's pretty good, no as scary as i rememver, but i was 11 at the time. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. K. Simpson
One of the best Horror films ever!
I'm a massive fan of slasher films and Candyman is one of my all time favs. It has just enough gory without being one of those bad B movies! Read more
Published 13 months ago by KT
Not as good as I thought
I first watched this film many years ago and remembered if being a lot better and more scary than it is. Read more
Published 15 months ago by GemGem666
Smarter than the average slasher
Doing a thesis on modern urban myths along the lines of alligators in the sewers, university professor's wife Virginia Madsen comes across a housing project (American for slum)... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
Under-rated psychological horror
I can remember watching Candyman on Channel 4 several years ago and being so impressed I bought the dvd. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A Customer
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