Candyman Movies: 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.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
Candyman
A graduate student researching urban legends accidentally summons the Candyman, a vengeful spirit with a hook for a hand who terrorizes those who dare speak his name five times in a mirror.
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
A young schoolteacher investigating her father's murder unwittingly summons the legendary Candyman to New Orleans, where she discovers a dark connection between them.
Candyman: Day of the Dead
A woman must confront the terrifying legacy of her ancestor, the legendary Candyman, as the Day of the Dead festivities begin in East Los Angeles.
Candyman
A Chicago artist's investigation into the urban legend of Candyman triggers a descent into madness and unleashes a horrifying cycle of violence.
Other Film Series
Asia Argento
Italian actress and filmmaker, daughter of horror director Dario Argento, known for her work in European arthouse cinema and collaborations with major auteurs.
Chernobyl
Feature films exploring the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its lasting impact on the exclusion zone.
David Lynch
Visionary surrealist filmmaker known for his exploration of dream logic, suburban darkness, and the mysteries lurking beneath everyday American life.
Hell
Films that explore Hell as a setting, theme, or destination, from literal depictions of the underworld to psychological interpretations of damnation.
Open Water
An anthology of standalone survival horror films about people stranded at sea, with no narrative connections between installments.
The Ring
A cursed videotape kills anyone who watches it seven days later, spawning one of the most influential horror franchises across Japanese, American, and Korean cinema.