#candymam

[lethalleangue]

Candyman Dead then he got reincarnated

day 438

[horrorisoverdue]

Parallels of Candyman

Candyman follows a grad student creating a dissertation on the urban legend of ‘Candyman’, a murderer based in a run down New York apartment building called “Cabrini Green” who appears out of thin air and guts anyone who says his name five times into a mirror. Although not as commercially successful, any fan of Horror has likely seen this cult classic. What I found particularly intriguing about Candyman's behavior.. Helen’s encounters with Candyman were unique, in that unlike his other victims he takes care to ruin her reputation that lead up to his ultimate act: burning Helen along with himself to keep the pair immortally intertwined. I find it interesting how the effects of a damaged reputation can parallel the murder of an individual. Ruining Helen’s credibility ensured no one would entertain her encounters with Candymam, while also creating severe psychological strain as she watches her life fall apart. In comparison, Candyman 2 lacks the urgency and stakes that are exhibited in the first film. The Candyman remake centers on an artist named Anthony, who is struggling to create his next hit following his first critically successful exhibition. He hears of the legend of Candyman, speaking it into a mirror and setting off a chain of events that lead to the death of those in his outer circle. The remake's take on a “big twist” is commendable, with the plot revealing Anthony is the child who Helen saves from the Candyman at the end of the first film. However, much is left unsaid that creates difficulty when trying to fully invest in the story. Anthony’s eventual descent into Candyman differs from Helen’s, primarily due to a lack of motive. Helen herself becomes a vengeful spirit after dying in the aforementioned fire that kills the original Candyman. Her rage is understandable, she’s lost close friends, her fiancé, her career, reputation and life. Anthony’s descent into Candyman seems to evolve from his obsession with ‘being great’, grasping at straws for an exhibit with a message that will connect with the masses. His use of the Candyman murders as a way to shock and compel audiences without regard for the victims real life traumas may be meant to represent an immortal retribution, hence his dissent into becoming the murderous figure. However, his villainous arc is a bit too scattered, and there is no consistent theme that ties the entire story together in a satisfactory way.

In relation to Black Horror, despite the obvious disparities between the two films in regards to minority representation, I consider the first film to fall more securely in the genre of Black Horror than the second. The major pitfalls I consider the Candyman remake to possess are a lack of themes/ direction that the original possess. Tony Todd’s portrayal of the Candyman killer is considered a staple within the horror genre. The complexity of his character, being an apparition summoned through a chant of his name (“candyman, candyman, candyman”), and the racial violence that led to his gruesome death and after wordly hatred mirror themes of spiritualism and racial tension often connected to other Black Horror films. The Candyman remake lacked direction, and fell flat in terms of horror. Aside from the gruesomeness of the main character’s eventual transition into Candyman, Candyman’s killings were lackluster. We have no understanding of why this version’s Candyman carries out these killings, and thus the audience has no real reason to fear his presence. I feel that while it is a great set-up for future delvement into its character, without the success of its predecessor this film would be a total flop.

[stumacherstan]

i’m watching candyman at 10 in the morning.

[keepitonwaxvinyl]

Classic compilation album from #nwa released all the way back in #1987. Featuring tracks from #eazye #nwa #filafreshcrew and #rappinstine amongst others. Candyman (the rapper) made the front cover too. 2LP black #vinyl with a very funky 3D lenticular cover. #hiphopvinyl #hiphop #hiphophead #hiphopwax #hiphopcollector #hiphopcollection #cratedigging #instavinyl #vinylgram #nowspinning #candymam #arabianprince #drdre #keepitonwax https://www.instagram.com/p/B79ffZygHv9/?igshid=anbr5b7pf8je

[crxwleyshorror]

Sweet,sugar,Candymam 🐝

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[absolutelybatty]

I don’t think I remembered to post this drawing! I know it doesn’t fit with the plot of The Candymam but I wanted to draw a genderbend anyway

[90sand2000forever]

[foxship987]

Says his name 3 times, I dare ya.

[stumacherstan]

i haven’t been paying any attention bc i suddenly got the urge to write. let me restart the whole thing

i’m watching candyman at 10 in the morning.

[stumacherstan]

very slow paced but i’m digging it

i’m watching candyman at 10 in the morning.