Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) and her friend Bernadette Walsh (Kasi Lemmons) are researching an urban legend about Candyman who has a hook for a hand. He appears to those who say his name five times in front of a mirror. The pair goes to Cabrini Green, a gang ridden part of Chicago, to investigate some deaths attributed to the legend.
Based on a Clive Barker novel, this starts slowly. The rundown setting and the gang violence really amps up the atmosphere. Virginia Madsen has brought a compelling performance without overplaying the victim. Tony Todd is amazing as the creepy Candyman. This isn't just a slasher movie. It's more a psychological thriller. The pacing does have some slow spots, but it never stops the tension. It's a great little horror movie.
Based on a Clive Barker novel, this starts slowly. The rundown setting and the gang violence really amps up the atmosphere. Virginia Madsen has brought a compelling performance without overplaying the victim. Tony Todd is amazing as the creepy Candyman. This isn't just a slasher movie. It's more a psychological thriller. The pacing does have some slow spots, but it never stops the tension. It's a great little horror movie.