‘Candyman’ (2021) movie review: evil returns to Cabrini Green in inspired sequel
The urban legend is given new life in this well-played sequel to the 1992 horror classic Candyman
August 25, 2021
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The urban legend is given new life in this well-played sequel to the 1992 horror classic Candyman
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