Candyman (1992)
Anno di Uscita: 1992
Nazione: United States
Titolo Alternativo: Candyman, el dominio de la mente, O Mistério de Candyman, Кендимен, Candyman - Le spectre maléfique, Candymans Fluch, Kampókéz, Candyman - Terrore dietro lo specchio, Bitininkas, O Assassino em Série, Кэндимэн, Slatkišar, Seker Adamin Laneti, Clive Barker's Candyman
Regista: Bernard Rose
Sceneggiatore: Bernard Rose, Clive Barker
Produzione & Genere
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Compagnie: Candyman Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films, TriStar Pictures
Genere: Drama, Film Based On Literature, Ghost Film, Hood Film, Horror, Horror Film, Psychological Thriller, Slasher Film, Thriller
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Parole Chiave
Parole Chiave: based on novel or book, candyman, evil, hook for a hand, housing project, investigation, romantic, university, urban, urban decay, urban legend
Trama
Graduate student Helen Lyle decides to research urban legends for her thesis, focusing on the local legend of the Candyman, a hook-handed figure who appears after his name is said five times into a mirror. Despite warnings from locals, she begins investigating in the housing projects where the legend originated. As she delves deeper, a series of brutal murders starts to occur, echoing the tales of the Candyman's bloody past. Helen soon realizes that her investigation has brought the vengeful spirit to life.
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Riepilogo
Directed by Bernard Rose and released in 1992, 'Candyman' is a horror film based on the short story 'The Forbidden' by Clive Barker. The movie is set in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects, exploring themes of urban decay and racial tension. It follows Helen Lyle, who initially dismisses the Candyman legend as mere folklore but becomes a believer as she uncovers its origins and inadvertently summons the vengeful spirit. 'Candyman' is known for its atmospheric tension and unique take on the slasher genre, incorporating elements of psychological horror and social commentary.
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