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Dean (6927 KP) rated Candyman (2021) in Movies

Sep 9, 2021 (Updated Sep 9, 2021)  
Candyman (2021)
Candyman (2021)
2021 | Horror
Some cool scenes (0 more)
Political message (1 more)
Not much of a Slasher
Say his name
I was a bit surprised when I saw Jordan Peele name roll up at the start as a producer and writer for this and it has his hallmark all over it. I loved @Get Out (2017) but you don't expect a strong political message about racism and racial injustice in a Candyman film. Sadly its so prominent that it dominates the story too much.
Working as a sequel to the original it starts OK with some nice back story and scenes about the original told by shadow animation. Although really lacking in the horror department. The film looks good and stylish but it is the wrong vehicle for the message being thrown at you.