Review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) by Derek J — 28 Feb 2008

Really, only see it to see Tony Todd be awesome.

This review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) was written by Derek J on 28 Feb 2008.

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

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