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Candyman

Seen it?

2021 | 91 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actor in a Horror Movie. Also nominated for 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $77 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 407K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Nia DaCosta

  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIAnthony McCoy
  • Teyonah ParrisBrianna Cartwright
  • Colman DomingoWilliam Burke
  • Nathan Stewart-JarrettTroy Cartwright
  • Kyle KaminskyGrady Smith
  • Vanessa WilliamsAnne-Marie McCoy
  • Brian KingClive Privler
  • Miriam MossJerrika
  • Rebecca SpenceFinley Stephens
  • Carl Clemons-HopkinsJameson