JJ Rosales
6/10Honestly a good movie. It was probably terrifying for the audience of the time . The horror didn’t age well but the story did for sure. Great story, solid twist, semi predictable ending.
Reviewed on October 24, 2026
Candyman(1992)
We dare you to say his name five times.
6.7(1,904)1h 40m1992-10-16
DramaHorrorThriller
Candyman Synopsis
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Candyman (1992) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Bernard Rose, released on October 16, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley and Kasi Lemmons. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,904 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Rose
- Writers:
- Clive Barker, Lynn Weimer, Bernard Rose
- Producers:
- Steve Golin, Alan Poul, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony B. Richmond
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Candyman Films
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,792,310
- Status:
- Released
Candyman (1992) Trailer
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Candyman Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
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Candyman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virginia Madsen
as Helen Lyle
Tony Todd
as Candyman
Xander Berkeley
as Trevor Lyle
Kasi Lemmons
as Bernadette Walsh
Vanessa Williams
as Anne-Marie McCoy
DeJuan Guy
as Jake
Michael Culkin
as Purcell
Stanley DeSantis
as Dr. Burke
Gilbert Lewis
as Detective Frank Valento
Marianna Elliott
as Clara
Ted Raimi
as Billy
Ria Pavia
as Monica
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Rose, written by Clive Barker, Lynn Weimer and Bernard Rose, produced by Steve Golin, Alan Poul and Sigurjón Sighvatsson.
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Candyman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,904 ratings.
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Candyman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Candyman online?
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Candyman (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Candyman?
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The main cast of Candyman (1992) includes Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons and Vanessa Williams. The film was directed by Bernard Rose. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candyman released?
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Candyman was released on October 16, 1992 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Candyman worth watching?
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Candyman (1992) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,904 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Candyman?
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Yes. The official Candyman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.