Candyman
“We dare you to say his name five times.”
Synopsis
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-05
Top Cast
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Virginia Madsen
Helen Lyle
Tony Todd
Candyman
Xander Berkeley
Trevor Lyle
Kasi Lemmons
Bernadette Walsh
Vanessa Williams
Anne-Marie McCoy
DeJuan Guy
Jake
Michael Culkin
Purcell
Stanley DeSantis
Dr. Burke
Gilbert Lewis
Detective Frank Valento
Marianna Elliott
Clara
Ted Raimi
Billy
Ria Pavia
Monica
Mark Daniels
Student
Lisa Ann Poggi
Diane
Adam Philipson
Danny
Eric Edwards
Harold
Carolyn Lowery
Stacey
Barbara Alston
Henrietta Mosely
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.3x
+$19.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- Clive Barker, Lynn Weimer, Bernard Rose
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Candyman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.8M
- Production Studios
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Candyman Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Rose
Clive Barker, Lynn Weimer, Bernard Rose
Philip Glass
Anthony B. Richmond
Dan Rae
Steve Golin, Clive Barker, Alan Poul, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Golin
Producer
Leonard Pollack
Costume Design
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Bernard Rose
Director
Jane Ann Stewart
Production Design
William Cruse
Visual Effects Supervisor
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Alan Poul
Producer
Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Producer
Dan Rae
Editor
Bernard Rose
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candyman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candyman about?
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Who directed Candyman?
Candyman was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Candyman?
The principal cast of Candyman includes Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley, Kasi Lemmons, Vanessa Williams.
When was Candyman released and how long is it?
Candyman was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Candyman?
Candyman had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $25.8M at the worldwide box office (4.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Candyman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candyman was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candyman?
Candyman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).