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 […]
Jordan Peele reportedly in talks for Candyman remake
According to horror site Bloody Disgusting, Get Out director Jordan Peele plans on tackling the world of Candyman. In their report, they say Peele is in talks to produce the remake through Monkeypaw Productions, his production company. There is no word on if he will direct the piece, but that doesn’t seem impossible. Candyman is […]
The Sound of Fear: 17 Creepy Choral Horror Soundtracks
Benjamin Wallfisch’s brilliantly sinister It score turns the human voice inside out – and it’s not the only one… The world’s most terrifying clown Pennywise is back to stalk our nightmares in the new adaptation of IT, on release now. Bill Skarsgard takes over from Tim Curry as the dreaded Stephen King creation and director […]