Candyman

1992, Movie, 1h 40min

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.

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6.7

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7.3

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Critic Adam Smith

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Despite its sugary title, this film leaves a very dark taste in the mouth.

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Critic Brian Costello

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...strikes an effective balance between the surreal and all-too-real.

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Critic Andreas Samuelson

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Det är en nyanserad och lågmäld rysare som prioriterar kuslig stämning framför skrämseleffekter och blod, även om det också förekommer.

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Helen Lyle, a graduate student researching urban legends, discovers the myth of Candyman - a vengeful spirit born from the brutal murder of an African American man. Despite her skepticism, Helen repeats Candyman's name in front of a mirror and unleashes a series of bloody murders. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself confronting the entity that haunts the residents of Cabrini-Green. The film explores themes of trauma, race, and powerlessness as Helen becomes entrapped in Candyman's web of violence. Will she be able to break free from his grip or become his next victim?

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