Dare to say his name. #Candyman is in theatres June 12. pic.twitter.com/yanJYDmxHE
— Candyman (@CandymanMovie) February 27, 2020
The original movie was released in 1996 and based on the story by horror maestro Clive Barker it starred Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd and was directed by Bernard Rose.
The new film looks like it is true to the original story, it is this time written by Peele along with Win Rosenfield and the movies director Nia DaCosta.
The film is set for release 12th June 2021.
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