Candyman
Directed by	Bernard Rose
Produced by	Clive Barker Steve Golin
Written by	Bernard Rose
Starring	Virginia Madsen Tony Todd Xander Berkeley Vanessa Williams
Music by	Philip Glass
Cinematography	Anthony B. Richmond
Editing by	Dan Rae
Distributed by	TriStar Pictures
Release date(s)	September 11, 1992
Running time	99 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$8,000,000 (estimated)
Gross revenue	$25,792,310 (sub-total)
Followed by	Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
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Candyman is a 1992 slasher film movie starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd and Xander Berkeley. It was directed by Bernard Rose and is based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, though the film's scenario is switched from England to the United States (specifically Chicago). The film's score was done by Philip Glass. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 403 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (508 × 755 pixel, file size: 62 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Film poster for Candyman This image is of a poster, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher or the creator... Bernard Rose, born in London, England on August 4, 1960, is a film director famous for his direction in the 1992 horror cult classic, Candyman. ... For the South African football (soccer) coach, see Clive Barker (soccer). ... Steve Golin is founder and CEO of Anonymous Content LLP, a multimedia development, production and talent management company based in Culver City, California. ... Bernard Rose, born in London, England on August 4, 1960, is a film director famous for his direction in the 1992 horror cult classic, Candyman. ... Virginia Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress. ... Tony Todd (born December 4, 1954 in Washington, D.C.) is an American actor and producer, known for his cult status amongst horror and sci-fi fans. ... Xander Berkeley (born December 16, 1955) is a well-known American actor, who, despite having had few leading roles, has appeared in more than 80 motion pictures. ... Vanessa A. Williams (born May 12, 1963) is an African-American actress who has appeared in several TV series such Melrose Place and the Showtime cable TV show Soul Food. ... Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is a three-times Academy Award-nominated American composer. ... The TriStar Pictures logo from 1993 to the present TriStar redirects here. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... The original 1974 Black Christmas is considered the first authentic slasher. ... Virginia Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress. ... Tony Todd (born December 4, 1954 in Washington, D.C.) is an American actor and producer, known for his cult status amongst horror and sci-fi fans. ... Xander Berkeley (born December 16, 1955) is a well-known American actor, who, despite having had few leading roles, has appeared in more than 80 motion pictures. ... Bernard Rose, born in London, England on August 4, 1960, is a film director famous for his direction in the 1992 horror cult classic, Candyman. ... For the South African football (soccer) coach, see Clive Barker (soccer). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is a three-times Academy Award-nominated American composer. ...

Plot

Helen Lyle is a graduate student conducting research for her thesis on urban legends. While interviewing freshmen about their superstitions, she hears about a local legend known as Candyman, the son of a slave who was brutally tortured and murdered. According to the legend, anyone who looks into a mirror and chants his name five times will summon him, but at the cost of his or her own life. Thinking this is just the new spin she has been looking for, Helen enters the notorious gang-ridden territory known as the Cabrini-Green housing projects (the site of a brutal murder). Helen believes that Candyman cannot exist, but when she calls him into our world a string of murders begins and the police look to her as the primary suspect. Now, only one person can set her free: the Candyman. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... A mirror, reflecting a vase. ... Cabrini-Green is one of the most notorious and infamous housing projects in the world. ...

Much like another of Clive Barker's creations, the Cenobites of the Hellraiser films, or the legend of "Bloody Mary", the Candyman must be called into existence, so often the deciding factor in a character's safety is his/her belief. If you believe, you are more likely not to summon him, but if you do not, you would do it just to prove the lunacy of it and, as such, end up dead. The Cenobites are demons who appear in the works of Clive Barker, including the novella The Hellbound Heart and the eight Hellraiser films. ... For other topics with similar names, see Hellraiser (disambiguation). ... Mary I of England Bloody Mary is a name applied to both Queen Mary I of England and to a figure of Western folklore. ...

Differences between book and film

The book concentrates solely on Helen and features Candyman in the last couple of pages only. The film is more of a slasher-film in comparison with the death scenes added to the story. The legend of saying his name five times is not featured anywhere in the book.

External links

• Candyman at the Internet Movie Database