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Candyman
Movie (1992)
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Movie (1992)
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is brief nonsexual female nudity showing breasts.
Violence & Gore
The movie features a lot of gory moments and slasher violence, including a character who uses a grappling hook to slice people and a flashback to a castration.
Profanity
The film contains infrequent profanity and slurs.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters frequently smoke cigarettes, teens drink beer in a flashback, and other alcohol consumption is shown.
Frightening Scenes
The movie includes horror imagery involving swarms of bees, pools of blood, and severe burns.
Other things to know
A character is shown drinking from a commercial beer brand.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The movie challenges stereotypes about housing projects.
Role models
Anne-Marie is featured as a working single mother addressing racism and prejudice.
Representation
The movie challenges stereotypes about housing projects and features a working single mother addressing racism and prejudice.
Learning
Families can discuss how the movie presents life in Cabrini-Green and whether it relies on stereotyping.
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