Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Seen it?1995 | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Halloween, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
21% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$14 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Condon
- Tony ToddCandyman / Daniel Robitaille
- Kelly RowanAnnie Tarrant
- William O'LearyEthan Tarrant
- Bill NunnReverend Ellis
- David GianopoulosDetective Ray Levesque
- Matt ClarkHonore Thibideaux
- Timothy CarhartPaul McKeever
- Veronica CartwrightOctavia Tarrant
- Fay HauserPam Carver
- Joshua Gibran MayweatherMatthew Ellis