CANDYMAN
CANDYMAN (trailer here) hits theatres this weekend and I could not be more excited. This supernatural horror film comes 30 years after Candyman '92 (which you should totally watch if you haven't already). It stars the immensely talented Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris. Yahya plays an artist who becomes obsessed with the story of Candyman. Directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele, Candyman is sure to have a delicious blend of slasher horror and lore intertwined with commentary on race, gentrification, and class. I know I can’t be the only one who did a deep dive into horror films during the pandemic—and I’m just so excited to see one in a movie theater again! This release has been delayed for over a year, so I encourage you to take a look at the trailer to build up some excitement for it after all the stops and starts. (The rendition of Destiny's Child "Say My name" is iconic). Happy watching and remember, do not say his name in the mirror 5 times.
—Erin Harris, Development Assistant
