Candyman Starring Tony Todd #blackmovies #blackculture #moviereview

Candyman released in 1992 and directed
by Bernard Rose is a horror film based
on Clive Barker's short story The
Forbidden the movie centers around the
character of Helen ly a graduate student
researching urban legends in Chicago she
becomes entangled in the legend of
Candyman played by Tony Todd a
supernatural and vindictive character
who can be summoned by saying his name
five times in front of a mirror as she
investigates the myth she finds herself
drawn into a dark and disturbing World
Tony to's portrayal of Candyman is
Iconic his deep and resonant voice and
imposing presence makes Candyman a truly
meor horror antagonist his character is
both menacing and tragic Candyman
explores the powers of urban legends it
dels into the racial and social tensions
of its setting using the Candyman legend
as a vehicle to address these issues
Candyman had a significant impact on the
horror genre particularly in a
representation of African-American
characters and horror films it has
inspired sequels a remake and a
dedicated fan base