Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh is a 1995 horror thriller directed by Bill Condon, starring Nate Bynum, Caroline Barclay and Eric Cadora. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $13.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Becker Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh About?
The premise of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A schoolteacher's exploration of local legends inadvertently unleashes the terrifying Candyman, leading to a series of violent events during Mardi Gras. As a wave of deaths sweeps through the city, she uncovers disturbing family secrets and must face the vengeful spirit and the dark history that fuels his power.
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- horror icon
- slasher
- violence
- new orleans louisiana
- mirror
- frame up
- stabbing a woman
- five word title
- blonde
- toilet
- looking at oneself in a mirror
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- writer
- author
- security alarm
- stabbed in the back
- african american
- police detective
- crime scene photograph
- two way mirror
- police station
- widow
- loss of father
- radio broadcast
- radio show
- arrest
- false confession
- confession
- abandoned house
- projector
- prank
- based on short story
- crow
- female teacher
- woman in jeopardy
- squatter
- book signing
- legend
- family home
- graffiti
- derelict house
- shrine
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- high school teacher
- classroom
- high school
- slide projector
- drawing
- mardi gras parade
- supernatural murder
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Cast
Nate Bynum leads the cast, with Caroline Barclay and Eric Cadora. Directed by Bill Condon; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bill Condon
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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 55% User score
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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Plot Summary
What happens in Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Professor Phillip Purcell (actor’s name) explores the terrifying depths of the Candyman legend during a lecture event in New Orleans, he unwittingly conjures a storm of dread, a chilling three years after a series of gruesome murders occurred in Chicago. With just a flick of his pen, Purcell uncovers the tragic narrative of Daniel Robitaille, born to enslaved Africans in the wake of the American Civil War. In a careless jest, he invites the Candyman’s sinister spirit into the reflective surface of his book, leaving the audience steeped in discomfort as the line between reality and myth blurs into obscurity.
Full summary
The whole story of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, scene by scene
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Box Office
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh grossed $13.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.9M
- US & Canada
- $13.9M
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh.
How Well Do You Know Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the professor that delves into the Candyman legend?
Cars in Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
7 cars on screen, including the 1989 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I and the 1977 Peugeot 504.
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1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Candyman II: Farewell To The Flesh” and “Candyman 2”.
- Also known as
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- Candyman II: Farewell To The Flesh
- Candyman 2
- Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh
- Кэндимэн 2: Прощание с плотью
- Кендімен 2: Прощання з плоттю
- Κάντιμαν: Αποχαιρετισμός στη Σάρκα
- Candyman II
- Candyman 2 - L'inferno nello specchio
- Candyman 2 - Die Blutrache
- Şeker Adam'ın Laneti 2
- Candyman 2: A Vingança
- Kampókéz 2.
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- קנדימן 2
- Candyman 2 : Sbohem masu
- Candyman 2 - A Vingança
- 腥風怒吼2：腥風血雨
- 糖果人2：腥风血雨
- 캔디맨 2
- Candyman 2: Pożegnanie z ciałem
- Кендімен: Прощання з плоттю
- Candyman 2: Zbogom tijelu
- キャンディマン2
- แคนดี้แมน ผีตะขอเหล็ก
- Sát Nhân Trong Gương 2, ქენდიმენი 2
- Кендимен 2: Последно сбогом на плътта
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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh released?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released on March 17, 1995.
Who directed Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was directed by Bill Condon.
More films by Bill Condon Who is in the cast of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh stars Nate Bynum, Caroline Barclay and Eric Cadora, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh make at the box office?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh grossed $13.9 million worldwide.
How is Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh rated?
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh have a post-credit scene?
No. Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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