Candyman - Watch Order: Release Order
The Candyman franchise is a supernatural horror series that began with the successful 1992 film based on Clive Barker's short story. The series explores urban legends, social commentary, and the terrifying consequences of summoning the vengeful spirit known as Candyman.
This watch list includes all four films, but note that the 2021 film is a direct sequel to the original while creating a new timeline that bypasses the 1990s sequels. If you want to watch the films narratively connected, check out the other watch orders up top.
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Annie, a young schoolteacher struggling to solve the brutal murder of her father, unwittingly summons the "Candyman" to New Orleans, where she learns the secret of his power, and discovers the link that connects them.
Candyman: Day of the Dead
As the Day of the Dead celebration approaches the barrio of East Los Angeles, Caroline is challenged to control the horrifying legend of her ancestor, the "Candyman".
Candyman
A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
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