While we continue waiting for Nia DaCosta’s Candyman, currently set for theatrical release on August 27, 2021, we’ve learned that a brand-new Candyman franchise documentary is also on the way. Written and directed by Bryn Hammond, the documentary will explore the Tony Todd-starring movie franchise that was born out of Clive Barker‘s original story, “The Forbidden.”
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Delayed ‘Candyman’ Movie gets a new release date.
Universal Pictures was set to bring a horror icon back to life on June 12, 2020 with the release Candyman. This upcoming release got pushed back to September 25, 2020 before being put on hold till 2021 – but the date has been moved again. It was set totake over Halloween Kills‘ former spot of October 16, 2020 before being delayed to 2021 -news broke today that the release date ies penned for August 27th 2021.
This installment will be a direct sequel to the original 1992 film and has been described as a spiritual sequel.
Such Sights to Show You: Ranking movies based on Clive Barker’s Stories
Clive Barker has always been a master of world building horror which stems from his exquisite, twisted, and often blood-stained worlds that he creates through his many short stories, novellas, and novels.
Many of his literary creations have been projected onto the masses via the cinematic lens. His short stories and novellas have been elaborate in their complexity and scope to be made into feature films. Sadly, no one has adapted of his novels for the screen but this may be that novels such as Weaveworld, The Great and Secret Show, and Damnation Game are so vast and complex in their scope, that the might be better served for episodic television (there has been whispers of HBO and Director David Gordon Green bringing the puzzle box to the small screen, but that’s another story).
Here are the nine films (so far) that have been adapted from the written works of Clive Barker. Here’s to a spirited discussion of disagreements, but I hope I’ve done Mr. Barker proud. Continue reading
‘Captain Marvel 2’ lands ‘CandyMan’ director Nia Da Costa
Deadline has reported that Nia Da Costa, the director of 2019’s Clive Barker horror reboot ‘CandyMan’ will helm the upcoming Marvel sequel ‘Captain Marvel 2’, which is set for release on July 8, 2022. DaCosta takes the reins from writing/directing duo Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck who helmed 2019’s Captain Marvel; which grossed $1.1 billion worldwide.
Latest Candyman Movie Delayed Due To Coronavirus AGAIN
Universal Pictures was set to bring a horror icon back to life on June 12, 2020 with the release Candyman. This upcoming release got pushed back to September 25, 2020 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
This installment will be a direct sequel to the original 1992 film and has been described as a spiritual sequel.
Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic that’s forced cinemas across the world to shut down, Universal will no longer be releasing Candyman on that date.
New teaser for Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’ released!
Universal Pictures have released a new teaser clip from ‘Candyman’; the reboot of Clive Barker horror classic; produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out, US) with Jason Blum for his studio Blumhouse (in association with MGM); and directed by Nia DaCosta (Top Boy, Crossing the Line).
Latest Candyman Movie Delayed Due To Coronavirus
Universal Pictures was set to bring a horror icon back to life on June 12, 2020 with the release Candyman.
This installment will be a direct sequel to the original 1992 film and has been described as a spiritual sequel.
Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic that’s forced cinemas across the world to shut down, Universal will no longer be releasing Candyman on that date.
Trailer released for Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’
We’ve been hearing for years about the reboot of Clive Barker horror classic ‘Candyman‘ and now we can see the first trailer from the project; produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out, US) with Jason Blum for his studio Blumhouse (in association with MGM); and directed by Nia DaCosta (Top Boy, Crossing the Line).
The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman), Teyonah Parris (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Tony Todd returning as the title character.
10 Films to Watch this October 🎃
With Halloween at the end of the month, we have compiled the perfect list of our favourite spooky films to get you in the mood for tricks and treats !
