The original Candyman is hailed as one of the best horror movies ever made. However, if you never heard of it, that would not a surprise. The original Candyman was never given the time of day. However, now the movie is looked backed with all the respect it deserves. The original film debuted in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose, the movie is about a skeptical student who starts to investigate a legend about a serial killer called Candyman. The original Candyman, while bloody, can feel dated at times; however, the movie is remembered for the way it tackled social issues that still ring true today.
Fans of the original movie were surprised to hear that a new Candyman movie is set to premiere on June 12, 2020, directed by Nia DaCosta known for directing two episodes of Top Boy, and Little Woods. The script for the reboot is written by Jordan Peele, who has made a name for himself as one the busiest man in horror. With a short, but highly acclaimed filmography with Get Out, US, and recently The Twilight Zone, fans should be excited for the fresh take on the myth of Candyman. Ahead of the full trailer reveal on Thursday, the official Candyman Twitter account dropped a new teaser trailer.
Dare to say his name.
— Candyman (@CandymanMovie) February 25, 2020
Click below to tweet #Candyman 5 times in one post and get your first look. See the trailer on Thursday.
The teaser while short, clocking in at 6 seconds, gives us a great look at the star power for the movie. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart- Jarrett, and Rebecca Spence all simple saying, “Candyman.” Fans of the original already know what saying Candyman five times mean, and it is an excellent way to get fans excited while introducing the hook hand killer to a new generation.
Candyman 2020, adds to the increasing horror lineup of the 2020 Summer movie season, with Spiral the Saw sequel starting Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson. The full trailer is set to release Thursday 27, 20202.