Review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) by Kris A — 20 Aug 2007

A decent sequel, at least they showed how Candyman becam Candyman.

This review of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) was written by Kris A on 20 Aug 2007.

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

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 24 Jan 2012

After Candyman (1992) came out, based on Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden from Volume 5 of his Books of Blood, it was successful enough…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 26 Feb 2011

Like all good horror sequels this expands upon the backstory of antagonist and with the flashbacks increases our sympathy and understanding…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 05 Jan 2015

Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh is content to rely on easy jolts and an overabundance of fake-out scares, rather than hard-earned suspense…

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By David U (652) on 27 Jun 2011

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By Darryll H (101) on 05 Nov 2011

I dont remember this movie to great, but I remember it wasen't anywhere near as good as the first, but a decent sequal, some good scenes…

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Inferior sequel as so many are, offers a little more insight into the mythos of the candyman but poor script, acting and predictability make…

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Director Condon displays a sure hand with material that could easily have turned out far worse, making this a nicely disturbing piece of work…

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Maybe Farewell to the Franchise would have been a more appropriate title - this retread of the very scary original is a mildly hilarious mess…

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By Adam D (1,043) on 16 Oct 2011

Not scary by any mean, but not bad production values and an interesting chapter in the Candyman universe…

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