Candyman
Taste attributes: horrorthrillerdetectiveanimalsfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
"Dare to say his name."
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, heavy horror film, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini-Green, and after a chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Horror
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
