Candyman

One of, if not the best horror films of the 90s. It's class, style and ideas outshine. It features one of the best scores for a horror film period. And a bogeyman that is not only able to compete but outshines the best of them. If all that weren't enough, the social commentary, that's still relevant today, puts this film on another level.

Full-on cried at the ending this wasn't even scary it just broke my heart.

“Candyman” is actually one of my favorite horror films. Because almost everything fits together here. The movie is incredibly atmospheric, which is due to both the score and the great direction. The two sides of the big city are captured perfectly, and when main character Helen (Virginia Madsen) researches the Candyman myth in a social housing project, it gets downright creepy.

Madsen does her job really well, as does Tony Todd as the title character. What I also have to point out is that the movie actually has a few things to say. Topics such as gentrification and segregation are addressed. Overall, this makes “Candyman” a thoroughly exciting horror film that encourages reflection. That said, the sequels (except perhaps the 2021 one) can be skipped.

Underrated and underappreciated for sure.

I went into this expecting nothing new compared to the dozens of horror slasher flicks I’ve already seen, but I was genuinely surprised by how it began to exceed my expectations towards the last act, there are so many subtle gems in the writing and cinematography of this film that it had me so intrigued with its lore, more than I’ve been with any other horror movie involving a murderous demonic entity.

One of the greatest horror films of the 90's! Acting, story, atmosphere, music, it all works. A classic in it's genre and stands on it own. Not your average slasher as it might look so if you missed out, go see it!

Better the second (or I think this is my third) time around.

Doesn’t hurt that it was preceded by two garbage Halloween sequels.

I feel like the movie got away from itself towards the end, but it's an incredible ride.

"Candyman" had some nice scares and some way above average acting for a Horror flick. Virginia Madsen played a smart heroine who didn't succumb to the same old Horror movie tropes. Tony Todd was an intimidating figure as the Candyman himself. I really liked the narration provided by the Candyman via Todd. The rundown projects provided a dread-inducing backdrop for the scares of which there were many. I actually didn't think the jump scares were cheap in this movie a rarity with the Horror of today which relies on them along with gore in attempts to be frightening. But purveyors of gore don't discourage as there is enough blood and filth to satisfy that requirement. If you are fond of dark humor with your Horror there is nothing light-hearted or silly about this movie at all. It is a dreary hopeless story. I didn't think Bernard Rose's direction was anything outstanding so "Candyman" wins with me based on the performances of the cast. --whit Fri Oct 15 20:08:29 2010

A surprisingly deep horror movie that was one of the earliest I know to bring social issues to the forefront of a horror film. The subtle messages about gentrification, race, prejudice and perpetual sentiment are used to great effect throughout, it's just a shame it's in the form of a late 80's/early 90's slasher. I'm looking forward to seeing the modern reimagining more now as I think these themes will play just as well today, without the need for campy, slasher interludes.