MY IMMEDIATE REACTION to this direct sequel (NOT REMAKE) ⬇️

My favorite aspect of the 2021 “Candyman” is the revisiting of the original film. This movie is deeply rooted in it and leaves no stone left unturned. We find out what became of original characters and are presented with a deeper understanding of things. I enjoyed the story as it was unfolding and it kept me intrigued. You do get some great glimpses into the art world and some beautiful pieces! But… once it was over, I couldn’t help but feel somewhat let down.

I feel the original is a better movie. I wasn’t into this version of Candyman; smiling all sinisterly and shitttt. What annoyed me the most were all the OFF-SCREEN KILL SCENES ! There was so much potential for high quality kills but the director chose to lean towards cinematography instead. The sound of these kills were epic and beautiful productionwise, but to make me listen while not allowing me to see…
Though it’s rated R… this for me, made this movie feel like another PG-13 horror movie.

The ending confused me until I looked up the explanation. Once I did that, I couldn’t bring myself to understand why anyone would want to do what they did to make certain things happen. I appreciated the agenda of the film, it’s true and should be talked about. Go into this movie with a LEARNING MIND because you will learn if you are seeking to. It’s cool to take police brutality, gentrification, racism, etc, and tie it all into the horror genre.

But as a horror movie that hopefully seeks to fill the shoes of the classic from 1992?… Eh…

6/10 for me.
What did you guys think of it?