Candyman (2021 film)

Candyman
The Candyman faces opposite the viewer. On top of his large dark coat are the words "Say It" and "Candyman" in yellow font.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNia DaCosta
Screenplay by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Guleserian
Edited byCatrin Hedström
Music byRobert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
Running time
91 minutes
Countries
LanguageEnglish
Budget$25 million[4]
Box office$77.4 million[5][6]

Candyman is a 2021 supernatural horror film directed by Nia DaCosta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name and the fourth film in the Candyman film series, based on the short story "The Forbidden" by English author Clive Barker and set between the films Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) and Candyman 3: Day of the Dead (1999). The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. Vanessa Williams, Virginia Madsen, and Tony Todd reprise their roles from the original film.

Plans for another Candyman film began in the early 2000s, with original director Bernard Rose wanting to make a prequel film about Candyman and Helen's love. However, the studio turned it down and the project entered development hell. By 2018, Peele signed on as producer for a new film using his company, Monkeypaw Productions and later, in November that same year, Universal Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures became involved, and it was confirmed that Peele would produce the film with Rosenfeld, while DaCosta signed on as director. Principal photography for the film began in August 2019 and wrapped in September 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Candyman was theatrically released in the United States on August 27, 2021, by Universal Pictures. Its release date was delayed three times from an original June 2020 date due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised DaCosta's direction, visual style, and the blend of social commentary with horror.[7] It grossed $77 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.

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