One of my all time favorites.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

It's a 90s supernatural horror/psychological thriller film about the Candyman, a murderous soul with hook for a hand. Sometimes I am not a huge fan of horror films of the 1990s, but it's actually surprisingly excellent, creepy, dark, sad and deeply disturbing film. The story is really thrilling and fantastic. The acting is surprisingly good, especially for a horror movie. The amount of depth, dimension and persona that Tony Todd gives to his character 'Candyman' is amazing. The gory scenes are very effective.9.5/10

A review post 10 years since watching... Wow, I remember getting this on VHS rental from the local shop, I watched it with a friend from school (I was totally underage for the 18 certificate). This reporter woman is looking into urban myths, she comes across the legend of "Candyman". She does some journo digging with family of victims and other high society socialites she happens to be in circles with. She learns about him and the more she learns the more obsessed she becomes, she learns how to summon the supernatural killer and starts going more nuts, she happens to be around people being killed off and becomes suspect number 1. The film follows her trying to get "Candyman" and the victims past, present and future. This was a psychological horror with mystery and suspense which I was too young to be watching, it had plenty of gore too which my mum wouldn't have been happy with either. Despite all that I loved the film and it had an effect on me throughout life to becoming an adult. If presented with the opportunity I'll randomly jump behind friends and summon Candyman to see if it scares them or just makes then think I'm a dick. Since watching the film I've seen the "Candyman" actor in loads of other stuff (Tony Todd, Final Destination, Wishmaster, The Crow, The Rock, and various TV programmes) but I can't recall seeing any of the other bland 90's horror actors in much else. Despite that, in this film the cast do their job perfectly and don't interfere with the film. I remember this being a loud film, the music really complimented the pace and suspense. As a child I'd have given this film an 8 or a 9 because I loved gory horror films, but having rewatched this as an adult with a wider appreciation of film, and when compared to other films it'd have give this a 7. For the time this was a cult classic but it hasn't really stood the test of time and rivalry and not many people will remember it or choose to dig it out of a film library. Feel free to enjoy it, I've watched it lately and it offered a nice bit of nostalgia and fun. Enjoy.

To start off, it was a relatively good movie. What i didn't like: 1) kinda slow 2) not very scary as a movie overall 3) Τhe villain was not very well designed and was not so scary for a villain 4) not that many jump-scareswhat i liked: 1) Clive Barker was involved 2) Very nice and dark, yet weird,atmosphere within the movie 3) It was a fairly good production, as amovie, meaning it was well made technically speaking. 4) It had it'sfair share of blood/gore.To sum up, i did not regret watching it, but i wouldn't watch it again for many years.

First, let me just say I'm going to try very hard not to make a bunch of unnecessary hook puns. No promises, though.Anyway, I had two reasons for wanting to watch this film. Those were: a) the fact that it's reputed to be a superior horror film, and b) I'm a sucker for anything scored by Philip Glass. This film didn't disappoint on either front-- in fact, I would say it excelled. The score composed by Glass heightened every already suspenseful moment and Tony Todd shone as the Candyman, charismatic enough to enjoy, but still terrifying enough to satisfy the duties of an urban legend ghost-killer.Off to watch Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh now!