Candyman
Candyman (1992)
The lore
The vengeful spirit of Daniel Robitaille, an artist murdered for loving a white woman, summoned by saying his name five times in the mirror.
The look
- Long leather coat
- Hook hand
- Bee-covered makeup
Behind the screams
Real bees were used, and Todd was reportedly stung many times. Jordan Peele co-wrote the 2021 sequel. Todd passed away in November 2024.
Credits
- Created by
- Clive Barker (short story The Forbidden)
- Bernard Rose (director)
- Brought to life by
- Tony Todd (1992)
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in the 2021 film
