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Candyman / Universal Pictures and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures present ; in association with Bron Creative ; a Monkeypaw production ; produced by Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, Jordan Peele ; screenplay by Jodan Peele & Win Rosenfeld and Nia DaCosta ; directed by Nia DaCosta.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 1961209705 | Universal | (set)3000087904 | Universal | (set)1180487 | Universal | (disc)2000171787 | Universal | (disc)Language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: French, Spanish Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: [English/French/Spanish version]Description: 1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Uniform titles:
  • Candyman (Motion picture : 2021)
  • Sequel to (work) : Candyman (Motion picture : 1992)
Related works:
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work) : Barker, Clive, 1952- Forbidden
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Edited by Catrin Hedström ; director of photography, John Guleserian ; music by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Kyle Kaminsky, Vanessa Williams.Summary: For decades, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook handed killer. In present day, an artist begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.
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Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and filmmaker Nia DaCosta unleash a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend: Candyman. For decades, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook handed killer. In present day, an artist (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.

Blu-ray; English Dolby Atmos, French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English DVS 2.0; 1080p high definition, wide screen (2.39:1); requires Blu-ray player.

English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Kyle Kaminsky, Vanessa Williams.

Edited by Catrin Hedström ; director of photography, John Guleserian ; music by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2021.

Direct sequel of the 1992 picture of the same name.

Based on the short story "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker.

Wide screen (2.39:1).

MPAA rating: R; for bloody horror violence, and language including some sexual references.

For decades, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook handed killer. In present day, an artist begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.

Bonus features: Never-before seen alternative ending; Deleted and extended scenes; Say my name; Body horror; The filmmaker's eye: Nia DaCosta; Painting chaos; The art of Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe; Terror in the shadows; Candyman: the impact of black horror.

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