Candy Man

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:horror_films
gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards Nominated for Saturn Award
Nominated for Best Horror Film
gptkbp:based_on Clive Barker's short story
gptkbp:box_office $25.8 million
gptkbp:budget gptkb:$8_million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Anne-Marie_Mc_Coy
gptkb:Bobby_Lyle
gptkb:Helen_Lyle
gptkb:Candyman
Trevor Lyle
gptkbp:character_arc exploration of race and identity
revenge and tragedy
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Anthony_B._Richmond
gptkbp:critical_reception cult classic
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:urban_legend
cult classic
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects societal fears
explores race relations
examines gentrification
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Bernard_Rose
gptkbp:director gptkb:Bernard_Rose
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Tri_Star_Pictures
gptkbp:editing Bruce Cannon
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Candyman_franchise
gptkb:Candyman_film_series
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Cabrini-Green_housing_project
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Candyman:_Day_of_the_Dead
gptkb:Candyman:_Farewell_to_the_Flesh
gptkb:Candyman_(2021)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
supernatural horror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Candy Man
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:popular_culture
film studies
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:folklore
African American culture
Gothic horror
psychological horror
Slasher films
slasher films
gothic horror
urban folklore
slasher genre conventions
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:urban_legends
gptkb:historical_figures
real-life events
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influenced pop culture
inspired horror filmmakers
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Candyman
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Philip_Glass
gptkbp:notable_quote “ Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman.”
“ I am the writing on the wall, the whisper in the classroom.”
“ You don't have to believe. Just be careful.”
“ Candyman, Candyman, Candyman.”
“ I am the sweet smell of blood.”
“ I am the writing on the wall.”
gptkbp:notable_scene final confrontation
mirror scene
urban legend reveal
gptkbp:power_ups gptkb:Candyman_(2021)
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Steve_Golin
gptkbp:release_date 1992-10-16
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1992
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Candyman_(2021)
Candyman (2021) directed by Nia Da Costa
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Bernard_Rose
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Candyman:_Day_of_the_Dead
gptkb:Candyman:_Farewell_to_the_Flesh
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Tony_Todd
gptkb:Kasi_Lemmons
gptkb:Xander_Berkeley
gptkb:Virginia_Madsen
gptkbp:symbolism social issues
fear of the unknown
the power of myth
gptkbp:theme gptkb:urban_legend
gptkbp:themes fear of the unknown
supernatural horror
racial tension
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sammy_Davis_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4