I enjoyed the new Candyman film; it’s not a love for me, but I definitely like it quite a bit. Nia DaCosta's direction and co-writing aims to emulate Wes Craven's New Nightmare within this series, and when it achieves that, it really succeeds — particularly concerning the monster himself, who feels more frightening and threatening than ever before (Tony Todd, the original actor from 1992, makes a brief appearance tha…

The narrative of _Candyman_ held my interest, and it boasts impressive visuals, making for a passable viewing experience; however, as a horror movie, it noticeably lacked...horror. Throughout the film, I didn’t feel any suspense or anxiety, nor did I get the impression that something exciting was building up. It felt more like an examination of Candyman's character. I appreciated this focus on his background and how …

I’ve long admired Tony Todd's portrayal of Candyman, and I think this installment tells a solid story with performances from the cast that are quite good. Still, my enjoyment diminished once everyone began discussing its supposed commentary on racial issues. It felt unnecessary to frame it as something about racism when it worked perfectly well as a straightforward horror film.

I decided to revisit the 1992 Candyman before seeing Nia DaCosta’s new film, hoping to fully appreciate it without struggling to remember the details. Even though I really like Philip Glass' music in the first movie, Bernard Rose’s adaptation of Clive Barker’s story isn’t a top-tier classic for me, despite my appreciation for it. I wasn’t aware of who directed it when I initially saw it, but I was interested to see w…