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1992 · 100 min · R

Candyman

Directed by Bernard Rose · Drama, Horror, Thriller

Candyman (1992) is a Drama film, directed by Bernard Rose set in Chicago during the 1990s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of prejudice & racism run throughout.

Composer
Philip Glass
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Cast
Virginia MadsenTony ToddXander BerkeleyKasi LemmonsVanessa WilliamsDeJuan GuyMichael CulkinStanley DeSantis

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Prejudice & Racism
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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