Candyman Movies In Order (Release Date Order At A Glance)
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Are you a fan of supernatural horror movies? Do you want to watch the Candyman series but don’t know where to start? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
This post will tell you how to watch the Candyman movies in order so you can enjoy the series from beginning to end.
Candyman Movies In Order Of Release Date
We’ll be kicking things off by watching the Candyman movies in order of release date. So far, there have been a total of 4 Candyman films with the first one dating back to 1992 and the most recent to 2021.
Below, you’ll find all the information you need about each movie, including, a trailer, synopsis, where to watch each movie, and more!
1. Candyman
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Candyman Movie Description
While researching the supernatural for her graduate thesis, Helen Lyle befriends Anne-Marie McCoy who tells her about the Candyman, an urban legend.
Someone matching his description begins stalking Helen and she starts to believe that the legend might be real.
2. Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Movie Description
As her brother’s trial unfolds for the murder of a New Orleans professor, schoolteacher Annie Tarrant (Kelly Rowan) hears about the Candyman (Tony Todd), an urban legend figure with a deadly knife-hand.
Skeptical of his existence, she follows summoning procedures and ends up in the middle of the most horrifying Mardi Gras celebration ever. Meanwhile, Annie’s mother is holding a dark family secret.
3. Candyman: Day of the Dead
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Candyman Day of the Dead Movie Description
Caroline McKeever (Donna D’Errico) conjures up the spirit of her black relative, Daniel Robitaille (Tony Todd), who was killed by a white mob. Sensing that he isn’t at rest, she sets out to help him fulfill his final desire – revenge against those who killed him all those years ago.
As murders begin occurring and midnight descends upon the city, Caroline tries desperately to convince racist police officer L.V. Sacco (Robert O’Reilly) that Candyman is real in order to save herself and others from being next on his hit list.
4. Candyman
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Candyman Movie Description
The Cabrini-Green housing projects have been terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook-handed killer for decades.
Today, an artist starts to look into the ghoulish past of Candyman and soon realizes that it will compromise his grip on reality and lead to a reckless outbreak of violence, bringing him closer to a dark fate.
Candyman Movies In Order Chronologically
That about covers it for the Candyman movies in order of their release dates! But what if you want to watch these movies in chronological order?
Well, it’s actually the same order as the release date order! Even the newest one, although they said it was a reboot of the series, actually ties back to the original films and actually serves as a sequel! Here’s the order once more at a glance.
- Candyman (1992)
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)
- Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999)
- Candyman (2021)
Candyman Movies FAQs
Now that you know how to watch all the Candyman movies in order, we’re going to cover a few more of the most frequently asked questions about the franchise.
Should I Watch The Original Candyman Before The New Candyman?
Yes, there are many references to the old Candyman within the new one, so it’s worthwhile giving the original a watch before the new one!
How Many Candyman Movies Are There?
4 total Candyman movies have been released in the franchise so far.
Is Candyman 3 A Sequel?
Yes, it’s a direct sequel to Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh.
