Platypuschow The Candyman returns once again to torment and kill a distant relative for further undisclosed or vague reasons.This time it's Baywatch alumni Donna D'Errico taking the lead and boring the hell out of us for the films 90 minute duration.Granted this is a marginal step up from Farewell To The Flesh (1995) but still spotlights why the Candyman franchise died such a death.I've never understood how Tony Todds Candyman became so iconic, how do people place him alongside the likes of Freddy, Leatherface and Jason when he had just 3 rather mediocre films to his name.I'd like to see Candyman reborn, whether a 4th film or a reboot I don't mind but we a) Need Todd to remain the titular role and b) New writers.The Good: Wade Williams Donna D'Errico is far better here than I've seen her before The Bad: Plot is still pretty messy Things I Learnt From This Movie: Remaking the origin scene and making it different makes about as much sense as nipples on men Donna D'Errico is allergic to bra's

meddlecore Oh, for f*ck sake, who gave the franchise to porn people? Leave it to porn people to completely ignore the fact that Candyman was destroyed in the second film, and resurrect him from being doubly dead without explanation.And, of course, they redefine the rules...again. Not only can he still be summoned by saying his name 5 times in the mirror (this curse was supposed to be broken in the last film), now he just kills anyone who doesn't believe in him indiscriminately...even if they don't summon him.Though, mostly it's people around the main character Caroline (Donna D'Errico)- the daughter of Annie (and thus great granddaughter of Daniel Robataille), from Candyman 2.This is basically the almost softcore porn version of Candyman.Literally, almost every scene has the potential to bust into porn...there are a few close calls too...and at least one instance where it kinda does.Seems like they used the porn stars own kids as the child actors in this, as well.That being said, I can see why Tony Todd took the part...I would too...Ironically, it probably has the creepiest Candyman. Tony Todd must have been extra motivated, or something. And they definitely have the best full shot of Candyman with his jacket open in this.Not many special effects utilized in the kill department, though- other than people getting impaled by hooks. They just use the same gag over and over. Though, the one scene with the bees on the girl had notably better CGI; and that bee in the blood egg thing was cool too.They did set themselves up for some sweet-so-sweetness with that twist that leads to the massacre...but they don't even show anything! The f*ck is that?! The aftermath scenes in this just don't live up to those from the first film.Anyways...it turns out, Candyman gets triggered when Caroline allows his art to be exploited. And thus acts in the exact opposite way that he does in the previous film, by specifically trying to kill his remaining relatives- wanting to bring them over to the dead side with him. He holds her to the same Faustian bargain that he does Helen, from the first film.How many ways is there to kill a Candyman?! That's what I want to know...Cause this is getting ridiculous. (But to be fair...this seems like the more true of the two sequels)4.5 out of 10.

DigitalRevenantX7 Caroline McKeever is the last surviving descendant of Daniel Robitaille – the infamous hook-wielding ghost known as the Candyman. Living in Los Angeles, Caroline agrees to have an art exhibition featuring Daniel's paintings & even lets the host use the "Candyman" legend to spice up the show. But she accidentally invokes the Candyman, who proceeds to kill everyone around her in order to force her to surrender to him.CANDYMAN was one of the 1990s' sleeper hits & an exceptionally well-made film, although it wasn't without its flaws. It spawned two sequels, the first of which was CANDYMAN: FAREWELL TO THE FLESH, a passable sequel of sorts. Candyman: Day of the Dead is the third & final film in the trilogy & follows the series tradition of having a similar plot to the first two.Candyman: Day of the Dead is probably the weakest link in the Candyman chain. It uses the same tactic that the first two films used, of making a whole heap of false jumps in order to attempt to soften the viewers up. This tactic only worked in the original because we weren't expecting anything to happen, but became overused in Farewell to the Flesh to the point that it nearly collapsed under the strain. Day of the Dead, on the other hand, attains some minor atmosphere & a couple of good moments – particularly the part where Donna D'Errico is forced to climb over the body of a dead cop killed by Candyman while in handcuffs & inside a parked police cruiser.But with that said, Candyman: Day of the Dead is a shoddy piece of work. The first two films were equally visceral & intellectual but this one uses cheap T&A & a heroine who spends most of the time in her underwear in order to appeal to the lesser discerning horror fans – the same type of fans who relish Roger Corman-styled cheapies with the same formula. In addition to that, the film's formula of the Candyman stalking his relatives is getting a little worn out by this point.I was never expecting this sequel to make anything new with the formula & was going into it with little expectation. Well, I got exactly what I thought I would get, although the film's chances were lifted a little by the level of ethnic Hispanic culture used in the film. That was an interesting ploy that elevates the film slightly. And I still laugh at the exceptionally long stump arm that Tony Todd's hook-wielding ghost has. Although it is probably due to the series' exceptionally well-conceived concept that I still can't bring myself to try the "Candyman" chant in front of a mirror.

lastliberal I walked in to the third act of a three-act play. Unfortunately, I have not seen Candyman 1 and 2, so I have to judge this on it's own merits.Tony Todd makes a good villain. I was interested in seeing him after watching him with a group discussing horror movies the other day. I like Candyman and will certainly look for the other two.This was my first time seeing Donna D'Errico, and it was painless. She didn't have a great role, as she spent most of the time screaming and running, but she did OK. Apparently you have to watch Playboy videos to see all her assets, but they were impressive jiggling in beater tees here. At least mommy wasn't so repressed.Worth watching, but probably better as the end of a trilogy instead of the beginning. Have to get the other two parts.