Candyman, 1992. Directed by Bernard Rose. Starring Tony Todd, Virgina Madsen, Xander Berkley, Vanessa A. Williams and Kesi Lemmons. SYNOPSIS: A graduate student in Chicago is completing a thesis into urban legends when she stumbles onto the legend of the “Candyman”, a mysterious entity who is said to brutally murders those who summon him. In […]
Jordan Peele’s Candyman adds Colman Domingo and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
With filming kicking off in Chicago this week, Deadline is reporting that the Jordan Peele-produced Candyman reboot has added Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead) and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits) to its cast. Described as a “spiritual sequel” to the cult 1992 horror, the new Candyman is being directed by Nia DaCosta (Little Woods), and Domingo […]
Tony Todd to return to Candyman in Jordan Peele’s sequel
When it was first announced that Get Out and Us filmmaker Jordan Peele would be producing a Candyman reboot/sequel, many wondered if Tony Todd, the original Candyman, would also be making an appearance. Todd starred in the original film as well as its sequels, but had not yet been approached for the reboot. That has […]
If Beale Street Could Talk’s Teyonah Parris joins Candyman
In more news from the upcoming Jordan Peele-produced Candyman sequel, THR is reporting that actress Teyonah Parris (Empire, If Beale Street Could Talk) is in final talks to join the new film. Parris joins Aquaman villain Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who was cast in the movie last week; however, while initial reports claimed that he’d be portraying […]
Aquaman’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is the new Candyman
Variety is reporting that Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to step into the shoes of Tony Todd, having been cast in the title role in MGM and producer Jordan Peele’s upcoming Candyman film. Directed by Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) and said to be a “spiritual sequel” to the original 1992 horror, the new […]
Lakeith Stanfield rumoured to be in talks for Jordan Peele’s Candyman
Last year it was announced that Jordan Peele is set to produce a new instalment in the Candyman series through his Monkeypaw Productions banner, and now we’ve got our first casting rumour for the project. According to SuperBroMovies, Peele is looking to reunite with Get Out’s Lakeith Steinfeld (Sorry to Bother You), with the actor […]
Tony Todd rejected a Candyman vs Leprechaun crossover movie
During an interview with Dread Central, horror icon Tony Todd has confirmed the rumours that he was approached about the prospect of a crossover between the Candyman and Leprechaun franchises in an effort to capitalise on the success of another horror pairing in Freddy vs. Jason, only for Todd to shoot down the idea. “This […]
Jordan Peele-produced Candyman sequel gets 2020 release date
We learned earlier this year that one of the most iconic 90s horror movie franchises was set to return under the stewardship of Oscar winning Get Out director Jordan Peele. Well, now you can officially brace yourself for many a “would you say it five times?” conversations, because Candyman will be bringing his bee spewing […]
Blu-ray Review – Candyman (1992)
Candyman, 1992. Directed by Bernard Rose. Starring Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Vanessa Williams, Ted Raimi, Kasi Lemmons, and Eric Edwards. SYNOPSIS: A university grad student studying urban myths becomes the victim of the fabled Candyman after she says his name five times into a mirror. It has been said that the 1990s was […]
Why Jordan Peele and Candyman are a perfect match
Tom Jolliffe looks at the recent rumours about Jordan Peele producing a Candyman remake… Jordan Peele has come a long way in the last 18 months. Predominantly known for his work in comedy, particularly in unison with Keegan-Michael Key, there’s always been an element of social commentary and historical context in whatever Peele has creatively […]