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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

1995 · 95 min

A moody, slow-burning supernatural slasher that wraps its kills in Southern Gothic atmosphere and a tragic family curse.

Directed by
Bill Condon
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Tagline
Evil comes when you call his name.
Overview
Annie, a young schoolteacher struggling to solve the brutal murder of her father, unwittingly summons the "Candyman" to New Orleans, where she learns the secret of his power, and discovers the link that connects them.

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Directed by
Bill Condon
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • race
  • guilt
  • death
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror8
Humour1
Realism4
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

In this series

Candyman Collection

  1. CandymanMovie · 1992
  2. Candyman: Farewell to the FleshMovie · 1995 This title
  3. Candyman: Day of the DeadMovie · 1999
  4. CandymanMovie · 2021

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