Review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) by Ken Hanke for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) — 25 Aug 2002

Superior sequel to the rather silly original helped by stylish direction.

This review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) was written by Ken Hanke and published by Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) on 25 Aug 2002.

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh has generally received mixed reviews.

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