Candyman

Candyman

By Leila Latif

Nia DaCosta re-examines the white saviour and Black boogeyman tropes in her bold horror reimagining.

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The industrious director reveals how she put a personal stamp on her Jordan Peele-produced refit of a horror classic.

In defence of Candyman 2

By Sam Thompson

With its Southern Gothic setting and Tony Todd on top form once again, the 1995 sequel deserves a second look.

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