![]() Helen becomes obsessed with him and it begins to affect her personal life and relationship with her husband. He has a hook for a hand and uses it to eviscerate his victims. Similar to the Bloody Mary story, Candyman can be summoned by saying his name five times while standing in front of a mirror after which he will appear and murder the person who called him. Her research turns up a local legend about a man named Candyman (Tony Todd). The narrative revolves around Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) a Chicago based grad student who is doing her thesis on urban legends. On the surface, it's about the power of myth and legend and how it can affect the general populace, but as one digs deeper it becomes apparent that it is also about desire for what is forbidden and the consequences that can arise when one tries to satisfy that desire. I came for you."Ĭandyman (1992) was an extremely progressive horror film for its time, mixing social commentary on race and class issues with a supernatural-tinged slasher flick. ![]() What's blood for if not for shedding? With my hook for a hand, I'll split you from your groin to your gullet. "They will say that I have shed innocent blood. ![]()
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