Released in cinemas on September 29, 2021, Candyman, directed by Nia DaCosta, is a remake of the famous 1992 horror film, itself based on Clive Barker 's short story The Forbidden. This new installment, produced by Jordan Peele(Get Out, Us), explores the myth of the hooked killer, Candyman, in a renewed social context. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris, Candyman revisits this chilling urban legend, while incorporating reflections on gentrification and the traumatic legacy of Chicago's forgotten neighborhoods. Available on Prime Video from October 1, 2024, this horror film promises to terrify a new audience.
The inhabitants of Cabrini Green, a run-down housing estate in the heart of Chicago, have long been haunted by a terrifying urban legend: that of the Candyman, a spectral killer armed with a hook, who can be summoned by repeating his name five times in front of a mirror. Ten years after the destruction of the city's last towers, the neighborhood has been completely renovated and transformed into a luxurious residence for the wealthy.
It's in this environment that Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a painter lacking inspiration, moves in with his partner Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris), an art gallery director. In search of a new muse to revive his career, Anthony meets a former Cabrini Green resident who reveals the macabre truth behind the Candyman myth. Fascinated by this morbid story, he uses it as inspiration for his work, without realizing that he is reopening a door to a traumatic past. Gradually, he descends into a spiral of horror and violence, awakening the terror embodied by the Candyman, and discovering that he may be linked to this legend in ways he never imagined.
Candyman will appeal not only to fans of psychologicalhorror films , but also to those who appreciate works that combine thrills and social commentary. The film not only reactivates the codes of the genre, but also offers a contemporary reflection on themes such as gentrification, the erasure of collective memories and racial injustice. Fans of Jordan Peele, especially those who enjoyed Get Out or Us, will find in Candyman the same ability to blend terror and social analysis.
The film stands out for its ingenious use of the Candyman myth, both as a supernatural entity and as a metaphor for historical trauma. With horror scenes as psychological as they are visual, Candyman plays on the visceral fear aroused by this urban legend, while exploring the modern dynamics of a changing society. Those who enjoyed horror classics such as Halloween or Candyman (1992) should find this remake refreshingly modern and as effective in its terror as ever.
With Candyman, Nia DaCosta succeeds in reinventing a terrifying myth while adding a contemporary resonance. The remake is both frightening and intelligent, and boasts powerful performances, especially from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Available on Prime Video from October 1, 2024, Candyman promises to haunt your nights, reminding you that some legends never go away.
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