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The original Candyman experience is about to slash its way onto another streaming platform.

Per Peacock, the Tony Todd-led 1992 slasher is slated to arrive on the platform in little over a week. Candyman will make its Peacock debut on February 1, alongside a host of other genre fan-favorites, including 30 Days of Night and Marvel's Blade trilogy.

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Written and directed by Bernard Rose and based on Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden," 1992's Candyman starred Virginia Madsen as Helen Lyle, a grad student at the University of Illinois Chicago whose studies in urban legends lead her down the rabbit hole surrounding the film's titular supernatural slasher. Helen's life soon spirals into the dark,...

You’ve seen Candyman haunt Cabrini Green. You’ve seen Candyman terrorize his ancestors in New Orleans. Now, see Candyman as you’ve never seen him before… on the direct-to-video shelf. Though the previous iteration Farewell to the Flesh had made nearly $14 million on a rumored $6 million budget, the reviews weren’t great, and the powers that be decided the franchise was no longer sticky nor sweet enough for the big screen. Candyman was banished to the direct-to-video bin with a razor-thin budget. The result would be a movie that Tony Todd was disappointed with and Clive Barker chose not to put his name on; A movie that would bury the Candyman franchise for the next quarter century. This is what happened to Candyman 3: Day of the Dead.

After the events of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, series creator and legend Clive Barker seemed ready to jump back into the franchise.

Legendary genre actor Tony Todd passed away in 2024, leaving behind a legacy that includes the horror films "Candyman" and "Final Destination." His deep voice also earned him many voiceover villain roles in geek franchises: Zoom in season 2 of "The Flash", the Decepticon Dreadwing in "Transformers: Prime," Venom in Insomniac's "Spider-Man 2" video game, and many more.

Trekkies might recognize Todd too; he had a recurring role on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and then "Deep Space Nine" as Kurn, the Klingon brother of Worf (Michael Dorn). Kurn's last appearance was in "DS9" season 4, "Sons of Mogh," but Todd appeared in an even better episode earlier in that season. That would be "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" season 4, episode 2, "The Visitor," penned by the prolific "Trek" writer Michael Taylor.

"The Visitor" is set many decades (even further) in the future and stars Todd as an aged Jake Sisko (normally played as...

So, you’ve created a legendary horror icon. What’s next? A sequel, obviously! But not just any sequel. A sequel that would conjure a brand new boogeyman. A sequel that wouldn’t actually feature Candyman at all. Nor the man who brought him to life: Tony Todd. What in the Halloween III am I talking about? You’ll find out in today’s video… what happened to Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh.

Back in the early 90s director Bernard Rose pitched the original Candyman to Propaganda Films producer Steve Golin. Golin had low expectations for the film and was unhappy from start to finish. Especially after viewing the final product. Rose would tell Bloody Disgusting that Golin “actively disliked it”. As is often the case with producers, he changed his tune once the film was a financial success. Golin told Rose, “It’s a great movie! Or… it is...

Iconic actor Tony Todd has died at the age of 69, it has been confirmed. As reported by THR, the Candyman, Platoon, and Star Trek: The Next Generation star, who amassed in excess of 250 professional credits over the course of an astonishing, five decade spanning career, passed away on 6 November at his home in Los Angeles after a long battle with illness.

Anthony Tiran Todd was born in Washington D.C. on 4 December, 1954 to Evetta Lyons Gaither. At the age of just three a young Tony Todd moved to Hartford, Connecticut where his auntie, Clara Elliston, took custody of him and nurtured his adolescent curiosity with the arts. Having enrolled Todd in summer acting courses as a boy, Elliston supported her nephew — artistically, financially, and emotionally — as his interest in theatre led to spells at both Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute in Connecticut and Trinity Repertory Company in Rhode Island.

Actor Tony Todd, renowned for his iconic role in the Candyman horror films, has passed away at the age of 69.

Over his 40-year career, Todd portrayed the ghostly character of Candyman in the horror series. Candyman, known for having a hook for a hand, could be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror. Todd originated the role in the first film released in 1992 and continued to play Candyman in sequels released in 1995 and 1999. He reprised his role in 2021 for a fourth film that serves as a direct sequel to the original.

Todd took on the iconic role of Daniel Robitaille, better known as Candyman—a tragic figure shrouded in mystery and pain. As a tortured ghost adorned with swarming bees, Candyman embodies the legacy of an African American artist and son of a slave, whose life was brutally cut short because of his forbidden love for a white woman.

Tony Todd, the actor known for his roles in Candyman, Final Destination, and more, has died at the age of 69.

According to reps for Todd, the actor passed away on November 6th at his home in Los Angeles following a long illness. No official cause of death has been reported at this time.

Born in 1954 in Washington, DC, Todd began his acting career on the stage, studying theater at University of Connecticut before joining celebrated theatrical companies like the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center and the Trinity Repertory Company. In the ‘80s, he began landing on-screen roles, with his first major part being in Oliver Stone’s Best Picture winner, Platoon.

From there, Todd built a prolific filmography across film and television, appearing in shows like 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and more, as well as movies like the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead.

Horror legend Tony Todd has passed away at the age of 69. The news comes as a shock to fans of the genre who grew up watching the actor in films like Candyman and Night of the Living Dead. He also lent his voice to several iconic characters including Dracula, Venom, and Darkseid. He was last seen in Michael Leavy’s slasher horror, Stream.

Tony Todd in Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) | Credits: Lava Productions

Tony Todd was suffering from a long illness before his death but kept pushing though for his audience. In fact, there are quite a few projects under his name that are yet to be released. According to a scooper, the actor was in an extremely rough shape before his death and while filming his upcoming movie, Final Destination: Bloodlines.

Tony Todd Going Through a Rough Patch Before His Death Tony Todd in a still from Final Destination 5...

I have very sad news to report tonight. It has been announced that Tony Todd has died at the age of 69. The legendary actor is best known for his roles in Candyman, Final Destination, Platoon, The Crow, Night of the Living Dead, and his many appearances in the Star Trek franchise. He was a massively talented actor whose incredible baritone voice made every project so much better. This is a huge blow.

Todd’s wife, Fatima, told THR that he died on Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey after a long illness. New Line Cinema, the studio which produces the Final Destination franchise, wrote on Instagram: “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony, -Your Final Destination Family.“

After studying theater at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute, Todd made the leap to the silver screen, making...

Tony Todd, an actor who starred in the Candyman and Final Destination horror franchises, has died. He was 69.

He died Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey after a long illness, his wife, Fatima, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony, -Your Final Destination Family,” New Line Cinema, which produced the franchise, wrote on Instagram.

Born on Dec. 4, 1954, in Washington, Todd went on to study for two years at the University of Connecticut before getting a scholarship for the Eugene O’Neill National Theatre Institute. His time there helped lay a foundation for his stints at the then-Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut, and the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island.

Todd made his film debut in 1986’s Sleepwalk, launching an acting career that would span more than 200 television and movie credits. His most notable role was in 1992’s Candyman,...

Tony Todd, an American actor known for leading the “Candyman” horror franchise as its eponymous hook-wielding ghost, died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, Calif. He was 69.

Todd’s death was confirmed by a representative for the actor. A cause of death was not disclosed.

A reliable presence in genre fare across four decades, Todd’s series of credits include iconic titles such as Alex Proyas’ comic book adaptation “The Crow,” Michael Bay’s Alcatraz actioner “The Rock” and the elaborate killing-set-piece series “Final Destination.” One of his earliest film performances came in his early thirties in Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning war epic “Platoon.” On “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Todd donned alien make-up to play Kurn, a Commander in the Klingon Defense Force and the brother of Worf (played by series regular Michael Dorn).

But Todd secured his name in the genre pantheon with his performance in Bernard Rose’s “Candyman,...

Prolific actor Tony Todd, especially popular with horror fans for his roles in the genre, passed away on Nov. 6 at his Los Angeles Home. Per Deadline, Todd's death was confirmed by his reps, but the cause of death is not yet known. He was 69 years old.

Todd was born on Dec. 4, 1954. After studying theater at the Eugene O'Neil National Actors Theatre Institute, he began appearing in movies and TV shows by the mid-1980s. One of his very first roles was in Oliver Stone's acclaimed 1986 war film Platoon alongside Charlie Sheen, Johnny Depp, and Willem Dafoe. The film won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, among other Oscars, helping to further launch Todd's career.

In 1990, Todd took on one of his most recognizable horror roles by starring as Ben in Tom Savini's remake of George A. Romero's zombie movie Night of the Living Dead. He'd follow this...

Today marks the launch of No Sleep October, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s brand new exclusive films, horror library, imaginative curations, designs, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favorite scary movies will haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear.

No Sleep October brings horror fans three films only available to stream on Max, including Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

The new Max Original film Caddo Lake debuts on October 10. When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history. And in Trap, debuting October 25, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert,...

October is here! Which means peak Halloween season is now underway, and that includes the launch of “No Sleep October,” a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike at Max. Max’s brand new exclusive films, a best-in-class horror library, imaginative curations, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars will keep you busy all month long.

Look for new Max Original Film, Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, “Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.”

Max Original Film Caddo Lake arrives on October 10. “When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history.” Celine Held & Logan George (Topside) wrote and directed for New Line Cinema, and the film...

Ready for Halloween? So is Max. The streamer just debuted their month-long Halloween and horror movie celebration, dubbed “No Sleep October,” and we’ve got the full list for your perusal.

There’s a batch of A24 horror movies that includes favorites like “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Midsommar” alongside new releases “MaXXXine” and “I Saw the TV Glow.”

Timed to the release of Max’s “Salem’s Lot” adaptation from “Anabelle Comes Home” director Gary Dauberman, which debuts on Oct. 3, Max also has a collection of Stephen King movies, including Tobe Hooper’s 1979 mini-series adaptation, “It” and “It: Chapter Two,” “The Shining” and “Doctor Sleep.”

And with the streaming debut of “Trap” landing on Max on Oct. 25, M. Night Shyamalan is also getting the spotlight with a collection that includes “Unbreakable,” “The Sixth Sense” and “The Visit.”

Finally, there are of course plenty of horror and Halloween classics, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street,...

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

Candyman 2021 builds on the original while exploring gentrification, deepening the lore, and introducing new characters like Sherman Fields. The sequel follows Anthony McCoy's connection to the Candyman legend and explores themes of racial injustice and systemic violence. Through Anthony's transformation and the vengeful acts of Candyman, the film reflects on generational pain and the power of storytelling.

Nia DaCosta’s 2021 Candyman explained shows how the requel ties into the original and continues the subversive themes of the horror franchise. Candyman is a sequel/soft reboot to Bernard Rose’s 1992 film of the same name, which was based on Clive Barker’s short story “The Forbidden.” The Candyman sequel picks up in the present day, with Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) returning to Cabrini-Green. Anthony’s return to coincides with the comeback of the Candyman in the form of Daniel Robitaille, and a new iteration in Sherman Fields, a Black...

"Candyman" began its life in 1985 as a short story called "The Forbidden," originally published in Clive Barker's "Books of Blood, Vol. 5" (called "In the Flesh" in the United States). "The Forbidden" was set in Barker's hometown of Liverpool, specifically at a run-down building called the Spector Street estate, where a grad student named Helen went to photograph images of graffiti and poverty. While there, she encountered a mysterious monster the Candyman, a creature she assumed was merely an urban myth. The Candyman is covered in bees and sports a hook for a hand. Its origins are unknown. 

In 1992, filmmaker Bernard Rose adapted "The Forbidden" into the feature film "Candyman," one of the more celebrated horror films of its decade. Helen was played by Virginia Madsen, and the mysterious Candyman was played by a menacing Tony Todd. Rose transposed the location from Liverpool to the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago.

Did you think we were done giving you ideas for your holiday shopping list? Well, strap in, because we're just getting started. This is Part 4 of the 2023 SlashFilm Holiday Gift Guide, featuring all the best clothing, accessories, cosmetics, shoes, and home gifts centered on all of your favorite films and TV shows. If you're looking for an affordable T-shirt, we've got you. If you're looking for something a bit more high fashion, we've got you too. Subtle garments? Yup. Totally obvious iconography? You betcha.

But if the last thing in the world you need is yet another piece of geek-related clothing, we've got you covered with housewares. Relive the glory days of pizza places in the '90s with a "Five Nights at Freddy's" red acrylic cup, or purchase a candle that smells like the Millennium Falcon. We've even got recommendations for enamel pins and laser-cut jewelry if that's more your thing.

The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Candyman (2021) was Written by Emilie Black, Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

Legacy sequels, recently they’ve been the talk of town, for better and for worse. The recent Halloween trilogy seems to be beloved by some and hated by others, the new Exorcist sequel underperformed both in box office and public opinion, yet these types of sequels are not stopping anytime soon. One that seemed to go over mostly well with a decent box office, mostly good reviews, and generally happy fans was the 2021 release of Candyman (watch it Here). Of course, plenty didn’t love it or thought it was trying too hard, but overall, it did ok and brought plenty of new ideas to the table while respecting the original. A lot,...

While 90s horror is mostly remembered for Silence of the Lambs and Scream, one of the other masterpieces to come out of that killer decade was Candyman. Based on the work of horror legend Clive Barker, the intense supernatural slasher introduced the world to Tony Todd’s sinister Candyman. Now, just in time for Halloween, Premium Collectibles Studio has announced a new chilling status based on the iconic killer’s appearance in the franchise’s first sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh.

Candyman has gotten a few different figures over the years, including the McFarlane Movie Maniacs toy, and a brand new statue is on the way from Premium Collectibles Studio.

Capturing Tony Todd’s likeness as the horror icon from sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the 1/3 scale statue is the most impressive Candyman collectible we’ve seen to date.

The press release details, “Standing at 28″ tall and 19″ wide, this fully sculpted piece showcases Candyman confidently posed atop a detailed environment base complete with blood-covered skulls, bare ribs, hand-painted bees, and honeycomb culminating into a triumphant mound of grotesque decay under the foot of the sadistic legend.

“With one arm, Candyman offers out his only hand in a gesture to join him as his next victim while raising his battered and blood-soaked hook with the other. The mixed media costume includes his iconic brown fur jacket over his white centuries-old shirt and grey slacks.

Bernard Rose’s 1992 Clive Barker adaptation Candyman (watch it Here) is considered to be one of the best horror movies of the last few decades, and it spawned a franchise that consists of the 1995 sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the 1999 sequel Candyman: Day of the Dead, and a 2021 follow-up that was simply called Candyman. None of them were made with the involvement of Rose – and if he had been tasked with making a sequel, the franchise would have gone off in a very different direction. One that would have drawn inspiration from a different Barker story, The Midnight Meat Train. And you can find out all about Rose’s idea for Candyman 2: The Midnight Meat Train (which would have featured the ghost of Jack the Ripper) by checking out the new episode of Wtf Happened to This Unmade Horror Movie, embedded above!

Written and directed by Rose, Candyman...

Comedian Jonah Ray discusses his favorite year in cinema (1994) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

Airport (1970)

Airport 1975 (1975)

Airport ’77 (1977)

Airplane! (1980)

Basket Case (1982)

Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)

Satanic Hispanics (2022)

Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)

Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings

Tales From The Crypt (1972)

Donnie Darko (2001)

Pooka! (2018)

Pooka Lives! (2020)

Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary

Ed Wood (1994)

Black Dynamite (2009)

Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review

Glen Or Glenda (1953)

Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Frankenweenie (2012)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Dumb And Dumber (1994)

Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)

The Mask (1994)

Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)

Scream (1996)

Evil Laugh (1986)

The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Forrest Gump (1994)

Clerks (1994)

The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)

Cabin Boy (1994)

Scary Movie 2 (2001)

Scary Movie 4...

This article contains Candyman spoilers.

It is an exquisite final image. Swarmed in a symphony of bees and standing triumphant over his latest victim—a police officer sprawled out in an alleyway’s gutter—Candyman looks joyful. He’s the monster who’s haunted the ruins of what was once Cabrini-Green for more than a hundred years, and the legend who frightened children and caused lovers to cling closer in their rapture, and now he’s at last returned to his flock. Only this time Candyman is saving the woman who summoned him instead of destroying her.

As Teyonah Parris’ Brianna Cartwright looks on, her salvation is a wondrous thing—both a ghost and a living ghost story—who has killed something far scarier than his legend. The truth of this is told by the bodies of corrupt police officers strewn around the scene. Moments earlier, those same cops in...

Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.

Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.

Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.

The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...

Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.

Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.

Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.

The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...

Horror icon Tony Todd is best known for his role as Candyman, the horror creation of author Clive Barker, and as he reprises the title role in the delayed sequel, he has confirmed in a recent interview that the new adaptation is a continuation of the original movie in which he made his name back in 1992. Speaking to Bloody Disgusting while discussing his role in the new movie The Changed, Todd was happy to say a little about the upcoming return of the Candyman.

Tony Todd originally played the character in Candyman almost three decades ago, based on the short story "The Forbidden", by Barker, which told the tale of an urban legend about the ghost of an artist and son of a slave who was murdered for his relationship with the daughter of a white man. The legend says that if his name is mentioned five times then he will appear.

Get ready to say “Candyman” in 2021. After numerous delays, Universal and MGM’s reboot of the supernatural slasher film is scheduled to hit theaters on Aug. 27, 2021.

Jordan Peele wrote “Candyman,” which was directed by Nia DaCosta. Like many films slated for this year, “Candyman” had to postpone its debut numerous times during the coronavirus pandemic. But while some pics have moved to streaming services or premium video-on-demand, DaCosta has fought for her film to play on the big screen when it’s safe to return to theaters.

“We made ‘Candyman’ to be seen in theaters,” DaCosta wrote on Twitter when the movie was taken off Universal’s release calendar in September. “Not just for the spectacle but because the film is about community and stories — how they shape each other, how they shape us. It’s about the collective experience of trauma and joy, suffering and triumph, and the stories we tell around it.

Candyman‘s comeback movie has, once again, seen its release date delayed, this time completely moved off the 2020 calendar year.

Amongst massive shifts for the long-set fall release dates of big studio films, the Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw/Bron co-produced Candyman horror reboot movie has likewise been moved from its most recently scheduled October 16 release date to the vague window of an unspecified date in 2021. Interestingly, the film’s director, Nia DaCosta, took to Twitter to provide the reasoning behind the move. However, the tweet in question—and her account—has mysteriously been deleted. As she explained:

“We wanted the horror and humanity of Candyman to be experienced in a collective, a community, so we’re pushing Candyman to next year, to ensure that everyone can see the film, in theaters, and share in that experience.”

DaCosta’s explanation seemingly squelched any rumors that Candyman would switch to a day-and-date distribution...

Happy Friday, dear readers! While time might feel like a bit of a flat circle right now, the weekend is officially upon us once again, and I don’t know about you, but these days, movies are providing a very much-needed distraction. With that in mind, I thought I’d put together a list of horror and sci-fi movies that were released throughout the 1990s that you can currently stream for free on a variety of platforms like Vudu, Tubi TV, Crackle, Pluto TV, and IMDb TV.

I just figured we often spend a lot of time celebrating genre movies from the 1980s, so it was time to give the ’90s their due, and there are a lot of great movies from that era that you can currently watch for free via streaming.

Stay safe, stay healthy and happy streaming!

The Exorcist III (Streaming on Vudu & Tubi TV)

A police...

With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major streaming platform.

This summer, director Nia DeCosta’s much-anticipated take on the blood-chilling urban legend “Candyman” is (still) scheduled to his theaters, bolstered by a script co-written by Jordan Peele, who also produced the project. Peele has called this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic a “spiritual sequel” to the original 1992 film, starring Tony Todd as the title character. No matter how this fresh take on the Candyman saga pans out, it’s essential to revisit the original first.

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Based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story “The Forbidden,” the setting...

Candyman is due out this summer and has an impressive range of talent behind it. Yayha Abdul-Mateen II stars, Jordan Peele is on script duty and Little Woods‘ Nia DaCosta is in the director’s chair. Right now, we have conflicting reports on whether it’ll be a sequel or a full reboot though, as the production was filmed under the code name Say my Name and there was a lot of secrecy on set.

One aspect we don’t know much about is the extent of Tony Todd’s involvement. Todd played the Candyman in the original and its sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead. He’s an iconic physical presence at 6’5 and it’s difficult to imagine the character played by anyone else. The current thinking is that he’s at least involved in the movie and indeed, he’s listed as...

The last few years have seen a flurry of films designed to retcon away undesirable entries in long-standing franchises. 2016’s Blair Witch treated the events of Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 as a movie-within-a-movie as it continued the story of the 1999 independent film The Blair Witch Project; 2018’s Halloween ignored all nine installments in that franchise after the 1978 original; and this year’s forthcoming Candyman follow-up intends to ignore 1995’s Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and 1999’s Candyman: Day of the Dead, while Ghostbusters: Afterlife will disregard 2016’s franchise reboot Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.

The most recent entry in this incredibly niche genre is 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, Tim Miller’s disappointing second directorial effort after 2016’s Deadpool. The sixth big-screen installment in James Cameron’s science-fiction franchise serves as a direct sequel to 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels ever produced.

The tragic character known as Candyman is being celebrated with the Farewell to the Flesh collection (based on the 1995 sequel) from Cavitycolors. Set to be available today, March 6th, at 5:00pm Est, this design by Hillary White (see above) seems reminiscent of the old way comics and other pieces of art were colored in, with tiny dots popping out of the Candyman title, as well as his hands, face, and ascot.

From Cavitycolors: "You know what happens when you say his name 5 times? ...At 5 Pm Est, we’re debuting our Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh collection!

Included in the collection is this killer throwback to vintage deadstock horror tees from the ’90s, designed by @hillarywhiterabbit!

See our Insta-story for more details, and prepare thy flesh and blood for his return."

To learn more about part 1 of the Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh collection, which also includes a new design by Devon Whitehead,...

88 Films present classic horror sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and The Rage: Carrie 2 on Special Edition UK Blu-ray 25th March 88 Films are pleased to present two classic 90s horror titles on special edition UK Blu-ray for the very first time. These thrilling sequels provided fresh follow-ups that satisfied fans of the …

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Earlier this year, Bloody Disgusting reported that Jordan Peele was looking to produce a reimagining of Bernard Rose's Candyman (based on Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden"), and now those discussions have been confirmed, as a new Candyman movie is slated for a 2020 release, with Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) set to direct.

In addition to Bloody Disgusting, multiple sources, including Variety, confirm the news of a new Candyman, which will be produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, along with Win Rosenfeld and MGM. Described as a "spiritual sequel" to the original (which also spawned two sequels: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead), the new Candyman is slated for a theatrical release via Universal Pictures on June 12th, 2020, with production being eyed to start in the spring of 2019.

According to Variety, the new Candyman will go back "to the neighborhood where the legend began:...

MGM Pictures is partnering with Monkeypaw Productions’ Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld to produce a reboot of Candyman, the 1992 horror classic adapted from Clive Barker’s short story The Forbidden. Nia DaCosta will direct from a screenplay by Peele and Rosenfeld.

DaCosta’s recent crime drama feature Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year and earned her the Nora Ephron Award.

The announcement was made today by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.

The new Candyman is being billed as a “spiritual sequel” to the original and returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Tony Todd originated the role of Candyman aka Daniel Robitaille, an urban legend who is summoned to kill when his name is said five times by a person facing a mirror.

Rumours are flying around Get Out filmmaker Jordan Peele and his supposed involvement in remaking the 1992 slasher, Candyman.

In what capacity Peele would be involved is unclear at the present time. Peele is currently working on the thriller Us which is slated for a 2019 release.

The 1992 film was written and directed by Bernard Rose. It was produced by Steve Golin, Alan Poul, and Sigurjón Sighvatsson, and based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, who also served as executive producer. The film’s scenario is switched from Liverpool, England to the Cabrini–Green public housing development on Chicago’s Near North Side.

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The story follows a sceptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) as she befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago’s Near North Side.

Beware… the Candyman will dare you to say his name five times. You’ve heard of Candy Land, but what you probably don’t know is that the Candyman franchise spawned a board game of its own back in the mid ’90s. The Bill Condon-directed sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released in 1995, and the Gramercy […]...

Based upon a frightening fable penned by Clive Barker, the Candyman film series not only delivered a refreshing, sophisticated story—it also gave the horror genre a tragic and terrifying new boogeyman to fear in Tony Todd’s sinister portrayal of the title role. As the composer for both the original and follow-up film, Philip Glass’s cold soundscapes helped bloom the dark urban dystopia that resonated on the screen, complete with one of the most iconic movie themes of modern cinema. Summoning up Jeremy from Silver Ferox to create the hazy kodak visuals, One Way Static’s vinyl release of both Candyman and Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh captures and crystallizes the foreboding dread both sonically and visually in a stunning and sugary release.

Reflecting upon the task of visually complementing Glass’ sharp, splintered score, Jeremy explains, “I’ve admired Glass’ music ever since I saw/heard Koyaanisqatsi about 25 years ago.

Bill Condon recently brought an iconic creature to life on the big screen in the live-action Beauty and the Beast movie, and with that film passing the $1 billion milestone at the global box office, the filmmaker could be entering the world of Universal Monsters for his next project.

Deadline reports that Condon is in "early talks" to direct a new Bride of Frankenstein movie for Universal Pictures.

No official deal has been made, but Deadline reveals that both sides are "excited" about teaming up for the film, which would join the upcoming The Mummy (hitting theaters June 9th), the in-the-works Creature from the Black Lagoon, and other projects (including one on Van Helsing) that are part of the revamped Universal Monsters shared cinematic world.

It's also worth noting that The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is one of Condon's most-loved classic monster films, according to Deadline. The original film starred Elsa Lanchester...

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Forget Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh. Bill Condon’s career really began with Gods and Monsters, for which he won the adapted screenplay Oscar. He would go on to receive another writing nomination, for Chicago, and over the past 15 years he’s directed award-worthy performances, some of them surprises, he’s drawn non-Twilight fans into that franchise, and he just released what’s looking to be the most successful musical of all time.

Obviously, after the massive opening weekend Condon had with Beauty and the Beast, he’s a filmmaker worth looking up to. He hasn’t always delivered hits or Academy favorites, but the director of such movies as Dreamgirls, Mr. Holmes, Kinsey, The Fifth Estate, and both parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn is a distinct talent in Hollywood, one who regularly makes a kind of pop prestige picture, or...

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Beauty & The Beast director Bill Condon on the film, Twilight, fandom, F/X 2 and Die Hard...

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Brave man, Bill Condon. The director who has given us films as diverse as Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, Dreamgirls, Gods And Monsters, two Twilight movies and Kinsey has turned his attention to the live action take on Disney’s 1991 classic, Beauty And The Beast. During his stop off in London to promote the movie, he spared us some time for a chat. Here’s how it went…

I’m your toughest crowd, I suspect. I always wondered what it’d be like if someone ever remade my favourite film and I had to interview them.

What’s you’re favourite film?

Er, the 1991 version of Beauty And The Beast.

Oooohhhhh. Well tell me the things you miss from the original film.

*Updated with new film and TV show listings.* Happy October, everyone! Our favorite month is finally upon us, which means everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit, especially when it comes to upcoming TV programming over the next 31 days. Trying to keep track of everything that’s playing throughout October can be a hellish affair, so once again Daily Dead is here to help make sure you know about everything Halloween-related hitting cable and network airwaves over the coming weeks.

* All Updated & Additional Listings Are In Bold (all times listed are Et/Pt)*

Thursday, October 1st

9:00am – Halloween Crazier (Travel Channel)

10:00am – Halloween Craziest (Travel Channel)

4:00pm – Firestarter (AMC)

6:00pm – The Last Exorcism (Syfy)

6:30pm – Pet Sematary (AMC)

8:00pm – My Babysitter’s a Vampire (Disney)

8:30pm – Stephen King’s Thinner (AMC)

10:00pm – Dominion Season 3 Finale (Syfy)

10:30 pm – Cujo (AMC)

Friday,...

Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson review a Scream Factory release, however this week the ScreamCast gang are not just tackling Scream Factory, they’re also taking a look something(s) a little different…

This week the guys take a bite out of three films! We know, it’s a mouthful, but they discuss the found-footage gem The Houses October Built, Scream Factory’s newest blu-ray release Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, and Alexander Aja’s newest offering Horns. Plus they run down their Top 10 Novel-to-Film adaptations.

Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter too!

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It feels sort of weird, reviewing the sequel to Candyman without having the first film released to Blu-ray yet. I understand, however, that another distro company supposedly holds the rights to the film, with intentions on a Blu-ray release some time in the future, so it’s not something I’m holding against Scream Factory. I know they would have released the first film as well if given the opportunity. I just wish that other company, one that has been lighting the horror charts on fire as of late with their sold out limited edition Blu-rays, would hurry up with their release. I digress. I’ve always been a fan of Farewell to the Flesh. Perhaps even more so than other horror fans. And, I am a fan of Bill Condon. Sure, he directed a two-part Twilight movie, but he also directed Kinsey, as well as Gods and Monsters. Farewell...

Happy 2015! The new year is off and running with a ton of great genre-related home releases this week, including the high-def release of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh from Scream Factory as well as the latest from Alex Aja, Horns, starring Daniel Radcliffe.

Adam Wingard is also celebrating the release of his recent indie hit The Guest on Tuesday and we’ve got several indie horror films to look forward to, including The Houses October Built, Sick: Survive the Night and Missionary from Anthony Diblasi.

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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death.

Alien‘s Veronica Cartwright looks back at Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh in a new behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming Blu-ray release. We also have a look at the official trailer, along with a clip from the film that shows off the new high-definition upgrade.

“His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! A film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Gods And Monsters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and based on legendary Clive Barker’s popular short story, Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death. Executive produced by Clive Barker (Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions), the cult horror hit Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh stars Tony Todd (Final Destination...

A Film by Bill Condon and Executive Produced by Clive Barker

Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh

Starring Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan

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Rrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere January 6, 2015

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