Is Candyman real? The characters of Nia DaCosta’s legacy sequel begin to ponder this question when the answer reaches its deadliest point.
They mine the legend of the supernatural killer for inspiration and laugh at the ridiculous notion that a ghost can be summoned by the repetition of his name.
But even when they make light of his existence, there’s an understanding of his power.
Brianna (Teyonah Parris) brushed off Anthony’s (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) suggestion that they perform the ritual and summon Candyman’s ghost.
Her brother, Troy (Troy Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), doubles down, decisively stating, “Black people don’t need to be summoning…The post Candyman Spoiler Review: Nia DaCosta Combines Trauma and Martyrs with a Terrifying Myth appeared first on /Film.
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