Review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) by Drew S — 12 Dec 2007

Well, I liked it more than the original but only because it had a happy ending.

This review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) was written by Drew S on 12 Dec 2007.

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

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