What happens if you say 'Candyman' 5 times in mirror: Old story of 'Candyman' legend

Ever wondered what happens if you say Candyman 5 times in mirror? legend of Candyman is back to send shivers down your spine as it continues to terrorize people of Chicago's Cabrini Green neighbourhood. murderous villain lures his victims with candy or resorts to putting razor blades in ir treats, details following it being gory. Candyman is back to scare audience as it follows protagonist Anthony McCoy, who gets obsessed with tale of boogeyman. movie is based on a short vel by Horror Writer Clive Barker, titled  Forbidden. 

So what exactly transpired in 1992 flick, which is still regarded as horror movie buffs favourite? Ahead of  Candyman 2021 release, let's throw some light on old supernatural film.

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original Candyman was released on October 16, 1992, and received great response grossing over $25 million in US, where people hailed it as a classic in horror genre. Daniel Robitaille essayed role of infamous killer, who was son of a former slave and ended up getting murdered in late 19th century for his relationship with daughter of a wealthy white man. It was directed by Bernard Rose 

Candyman 1992 follows on this historical incident and charts  journey of a Chicago graduate student, who chances upon  legend of Candyman while completing her sis on urban legends and folklore. spirit is infamous for killing anyone with a hook attached to bloody stump of his right arm if y say his name five times to a mirror. 

Candyman franchise was furr established by Candyman: Farewell to Flesh and Candyman 3: Day of Dead.  latest Candyman movie is going to be a direct sequel to 1992 film, making it fourth film in franchise. 

More details about upcoming Candyman movie 

latest movie is a sequel to events of original one which follows  protagonist Anthony McCoy, who was kidnapped by Candyman as an infant. A visual artist, McCoy has to face haunting of his past as supernatural villain continues to terrorise people. 

movie will witness a atrical release in US on 27 August; however, Indian audience will have to wait for a longer time as movie is slated to release in India on 3 September.  movie was supposed to originally release in June 2020. However, it got delayed multiple times due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

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