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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Profanity, Gore Movie Release: 1992 DVD Release: 09/09/1998 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 38 mins Studio: Columbia TriStar Members Wishing: 0 Genres: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Slasher Film See Also: Candyman [Special Edition]

Bernard Rose followed his moody fantasy-thriller Paperhouse (1988) with this modern horror tale, based on Clive Barker's short story "-The Forbidden". Compiling a thesis on urban legends, University of Illinois in Chicago graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) becomes aware of the prevalent superstition surrounding the legend of "Candyman" (Tony Todd)--a hook-wielding phantom who will appear if his name is recited five times into a mirror--among the tenants of Chicago's Cabrini Green project. A senior professor, hearing of Helen's research, explains the historical basis for the legend, detailing how Candyman is believed to be the vengeful spirit of a former slave who, though initially respected in academia, was set upon and mutilated by an angry mob when accused of taking a white mistress. When the clinically-detached Helen flaunts her intellectual confidence by reciting Candyman's name five times, she sets in motion an inevitable series of supernatural events -- culminating in a series of grisly killings, after which Helen is invariably found holding the bloody murder weapon. Though she is captured by the police, it becomes evident to Helen that Candyman is guiding her fate every step of the way. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Virginia Madsen - Helen Lyle
Tony Todd - Candyman
Xander Berkeley - Trevor Lyle
Kasi Lemmons - Bernadette Walsh
Vanessa A. Williams - Anne-Marie McCoy

Death comes in the form of a hooked monster in the Clive Barker based horror film Candyman. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, this transfer appears to be in excellent shape. The colors and black levels are all well saturated and very solid with flesh tones appearing accurately. Aside of the most minor of imperfections (including edge enhancement), this image is in great condition and should please moviegoers looking for old fashioned blood-'n-guts scares. Also included on this disc is a lackluster 1.33:1 pan and scan version of the film. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround in English and French. Unfortunately, the soundtrack for this film isn't quite as exciting as the video transfer -- the mix is generally constrained to only the front and rear speakers of a surround sound system. Otherwise, the track is free and clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc are English and French subtitles. The extra features on Candyman are floating at the bare minimum -- all that's included on this DVD edition is a theatrical trailer for the film. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide