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For Sale Mar 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM

Candyman

Posted by kostac600

Never really heard of the CM until yesterday. I watched the 2021 version for the Jordan Peale connection and then found the 1992 release. I really think these are GF1 and GF2 of horror. I like the top down and then the bottom up perspectives of Chicago. Then there’s the setting in Cabrini Green and the evolution of it. It’s generational. 1980s icon and celeb Vanesa Williams played in both and of the same character. Both are gritty and engaging as well.
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Stock-Ad-7601 Mar 30, 2026 +45
What is GF1 and GF2?
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backindenim Mar 30, 2026 +28
Probably Godfather 1 and 2 which is crazy high praise, even as a big fan haha
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vadvaro10 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Unnecessary listnook shorthand. I get it back in the days when we did text on T9. Nowadays there's no excuse to not spell the whole f****** thing out. No need for unnecessary acronyms. I prefer to misinterpret them just to be pedantic
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Srice13 Mar 30, 2026 +6
Im assuming Godfather 1 and 2.
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Estifanos87 Mar 30, 2026 +3
Godfather 1 and Godfather 2
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backindenim Mar 30, 2026 +33
I'm a Chicagoan. Candyman is an absolute classic. The 2021 sequel is great too. He deserves to be up there with the other horror icons, they just didn't make a lot of movies in the series like the other big slasher franchises. Also love to see the social justice themes within a horror movie. Illinois is spoiled for horror. Candyman for the city and Michael Myers for the rural folks. Crazy how one of the most infamous neighborhoods in Chicago has been bulldozed and became a Target.
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youropinionisrubbish Mar 30, 2026 +16
Dare you to go in the Target bathroom and say Candyman to the mirror 5 times
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backindenim Mar 30, 2026 +8
I actually really like this idea
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Much-Switch-8244 Mar 30, 2026 +3
I’m from Indiana and lived in Chicago for five years, right in Streeterville not all that far from the last couple of towers of Cabrini before it was demolished. It’s absolutely a classic. The city and the film wore each other like that massive coat of Tony Todd’s. 🐝🏙️
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IntrepidDreams Mar 30, 2026 +1
No offense, but I think it's funny you consider the suburbs to be "rural". Maybe it's because Chicago is such a big city.
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backindenim Mar 30, 2026 +2
I may be wrong, but I think Haddonfield, IL has been traditionally more rural than the map in Halloween the Curse of Michael Myers depicts briefly. The OGs felt small town, not like Naperville equivalents
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unixfool Mar 30, 2026 +15
RIP Tony Todd
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LHGray87 Mar 30, 2026 +8
How d'you do? I see you've met my faithful handyman He's just a little brought down because when you knocked He thought you were the candy man Ooos! Wrong candyman.
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DVWhat Mar 30, 2026 +7
I only got around to seeing these last year, and I regretted waiting so long. They're great, and somewhat thought provoking.
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Elegant-Analyst-7381 Mar 30, 2026 +8
The Chicago housing projects were the real horror story here. https://chicagoreader.com/news/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/
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gp2115two Mar 30, 2026 +6
The original was iconic. Never saw the new one but you’ve inspired me to!
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Shington501 Mar 30, 2026 +4
Never saw the remake but the original is absolute gold. The scene with the baby crib….
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TrustNoOne1992 Mar 30, 2026 +3
The original story is by Clive Barker, taking place in England. I.thi k it's called the Forbidden Fear - a short story. But, I do love anything with Tony Todd.
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ranhalt Mar 30, 2026 +4
Abbreviating one word movie titles intro two letter initials is insane.
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MOSbangtan Mar 30, 2026 +1
Candyman is a tot classic for xennials. It was on TV a lot when I was a kid. Scary shit! The remake was pretty excellent (just too long).
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fifadex Mar 30, 2026 +2
Candyman, Candyman.
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TheDevilsSidepiece Mar 30, 2026 +2
Candyman.
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Yogurt-Night Mar 30, 2026 +2
Say his name
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Jay3000X Mar 30, 2026 +2
The original Candyman is one of my favorite horror movies. Something about the sense of dread it instills in you while Candyman drives the protagonist insane is so creepy and good.
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thekraken108 Mar 30, 2026 +3
But the candyman can.
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_SoftRockStar_ Mar 30, 2026 +1
Candyman the original is absolutely legendary but I was floored by the angle Jordan Peele took. So impressive and moving in such an unexpected way. I love both.
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Waste-Replacement232 Mar 30, 2026 +6
Nia DaCosta, not Peele,
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_SoftRockStar_ Mar 30, 2026 -2
She was the director who co-wrote the screenplay with Jordan Peele.
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Waste-Replacement232 Mar 30, 2026 +3
Yes…
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_SoftRockStar_ Mar 30, 2026 -3
lol so then don’t comment saying it wasn’t Peele
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Waste-Replacement232 Mar 30, 2026 +1
it wasn't. He was just the cowriter...he didn't direct.
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dbeezy1725 Mar 30, 2026 +1
The original is great, the reboot had promise but felt like it was ripped apart by the studio. Would like to see Dacostas vision, because what was released had a mess of a third act
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Bobpool82 Mar 30, 2026 +1
Does CM Punk stand for Candyman Punk?
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