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Candyman
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nia DaCosta. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo.
6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
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6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Candyman.
MoviHero lists August 25, 2021 as the release date for Candyman. Nia DaCosta is the listed director. The listed cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Anthony McCoy, Teyonah Parris as Brianna Cartwright, Colman Domingo as William Burke, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Troy Cartwright. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 25, 2021
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorNia DaCosta
CastYahya Abdul-Mateen II as Anthony McCoy, Teyonah Parris as Brianna Cartwright, Colman Domingo as William Burke, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Troy Cartwright
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Candyman right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Candyman runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.0/10 from 1,870 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“I rewatched the 1992's Candyman in preparation for Nia DaCosta's (Little Woods) direct sequel, so I could get the most out of it without having…”
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“I'm a huge fan of Tony Todd as Candyman and always have been, this was a good story and the actors play their parts very…”
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“Candyman's story was intriguing and with spectacular visuals it is a decent watch, but for a horror film there was a significant lack of...”
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“I like the new Candyman. I don't love it, but I like it a lot. This film co-written and directed by Nia DaCosta wants to…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Black people don't need to be summoning shit.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Nia DaCostaDirector
Nia DaCostaWriter
Jordan PeeleWriter
Jordan PeeleProducer
Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIAnthony McCoy
Teyonah ParrisBrianna Cartwright
Colman DomingoWilliam Burke
Nathan Stewart-JarrettTroy Cartwright
Kyle KaminskyGrady Smith
Vanessa WilliamsAnne-Marie McCoy
Brian KingClive Privler
Miriam MossJerrika
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherTroy CartwrightTroy Cartwright appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide otherAnthony McCoyAnthony McCoy appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide otherAnne-Marie McCoyAnne-Marie McCoy appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide otherBrianna CartwrightBrianna Cartwright appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide otherWilliam BurkeWilliam Burke appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide otherGrady SmithGrady Smith appears in Candyman (2021).Open character guide
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