The Terror Talks #29 - Candyman (1992) & Candyman (2021)

<p>On Episode 29 of The Terror Talks, we are discussing the films Candyman (1992) &amp; Candyman (2021).</p> <p>On Thursday, August 27th, MGM released their new film, "Candyman" to the public.&nbsp;</p> <p>This new film, adapted by the minds of Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfield, and Nia DeCosta would serve as a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name.&nbsp;</p> <p>With this information in mind, we decided it would be a good idea to watch both the original film and then go check out the newest addition.&nbsp;</p> <p>Candyman (1992): Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman (Tony Todd), a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.</p> <p>Candyman (2021): In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.</p> <p>Join us as we summon the legend, CANDYMAN!!</p> <p>We Hope You Enjoy Our Discussion on the Candyman (1992) &amp; Candyman (2021)!!</p> <p>Check Out Our Social Media!</p> <p>Website: theterrortalks.wordpress.com</p> <p>Instagram: theterrortalks</p> <p>Facebook: The Terror Talks</p> <p>Twitter: @TheTerrorTalks</p> <p>Subscribe To Our Patreon!!</p> <p>Listen To Us On Several Platforms!!</p> <p>Spotify, Apple Podcast, Radio Public, Castbox, Breaker, Google Podcasts, and Anchor!!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easi