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Is this as good as the 1992 original, as stated in Scream VI?

posted 2 years ago by [deleted]
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I have to say I got triggered when I heard the characters say 'both' in a question of Candyman (1992) or it's reboot.

Now I haven't seen this but surely it isn't even half as good as Candyman (1992), that film is one of the all time greats.

I've debated checking this one out, some seem to like it whilst others hate it (to be fair much of the hate seems to be political in nature).

Does anyone recommend this film?
Is it as good as the 1992 film?

[–] LoveCatsHateDogs (1935) 2 years ago

If you've seen the original, why bother with the cynical cash-grab remake?

Why not try something new?

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

I recommend it. I thought the 2021 Candyman was fantastic and on par with the original.

[–] thingmakersback (1369) a year ago

Just got round to it. I had assumed it was going to be crap and I was surprised to discover that it is a good as the original.

[–] DevonteHuntley (227) 3 days ago

What movie have you watched because it's clearly not this one. THIS IS GARBAGE.

[–] ribtin (151) a year ago

Hell no! It's a woke-pandering nightmare. Stay away.

[–] Snoopy828 (578) a month ago

Not even close

[–] Tam87 (1173) a month ago

Nothing made today measures up to a classic like Candyman, much less something shat out by that fugly hack jordan peele, so I'd guess the writers of Scream VI were just trying to make an edgy statement and pat themselves on the back over how hip they are to praise a shit film like the candyman reboot that no one cares about except woke philistines.

[–] DoctorThirteen (13920) 3 days ago

I haven't seen this version, and from comments I've seen from many people whose horror likes align pretty close to mine I've no wish to. The original Candyman is one of the all-time greats; the sequels are weak, and in comparison to the first are crap.

[–] StinkyPoopyPants (3113) 3 days ago

Not even close. It's an ok movie but the 1992 Candyman is the best! 😊