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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
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By M. Western
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 CGI effects that were used were done so in a way that wouldn't be looked back on and seen as outdated, thereby holding its integrity as a shockingly atmospheric horror.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!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By N. Roscoe
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.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By mxd10
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!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By sean paul mccann
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
When candyman was released some 14 years ago it was with a fresh feeling as the film explored urban legend and folklore,something that wasnt part and parcel of the horror genre of the time,nowadays its standard practice but candyman helped kickstart the art.
More of a thriller than a straightforward horror in my opinion candyman tells the tale of a woman who hears of the candyman legend and wants to explore further,i never understand why people dont run,instead walk hand in hand with the demon in these films,but as the more she uncovers the more she becomes obsessed with something that people dare not mention.
Candyman is both entertaining and gory,always a winner,check this out.
More of a thriller than a straightforward horror in my opinion candyman tells the tale of a woman who hears of the candyman legend and wants to explore further,i never understand why people dont run,instead walk hand in hand with the demon in these films,but as the more she uncovers the more she becomes obsessed with something that people dare not mention.
Candyman is both entertaining and gory,always a winner,check this out.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I remember a few years ago when I was a mere ten years old. Rumours had started up around the playground about an evil that would come when you called his name in the mirror five times. It wasn't until I was twelve that I realised that what I had heard those years before had been from a film. Immediately, I set out to find this film so that I could see what people were talking about. Of course, at twelve I never could until a couple of years later I saw that C4 were showing a film called Candyman as part of their extreme cinema season. I set my video so that I could watch it the next day. I was never dissapointed. This film has everything that a true horror film needs - it has blood, suspense, terror and drama. This is the film that you should watch late at night with friends and then see who dares to call his name.
I was never ready for what I saw. This was the first, and only, horror film that I became addicted to. The storyline based around urban myth and legend was so familiar as it was what I had heard in school. Candyman isn't about a psycho like in Halloween for instance, but it is about a pure evil that was created from true love. There is no part of the story that you can guess what is going to happen, the ending is one of the most shocking and unpredictable endings of all time and all the actors play their parts superbly. After this film Tony Todd (Candyman) became exactly what he said, "the writing on the wall, the whisper in the classroom."
In my opinion the greatest horror film of all time, but don't buy it if you are just interested in gore because it is kind of limited. Gore fans should buy Candyman 2: Farewell To The Flesh.
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I hadn't seen this film for years and decided it was worth watching again. It wasn't as scary as I remember it being, but I was very young back then. Still a great film though.
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