10 Horror Movie Reboots That Actually Lived Up To The Original

5. Candyman (2021)

A well-executed reboot can sometimes be the lifeline that a franchise needs to either revive it and introduce it to new audiences, or sweeten the bad taste left in existing fans' mouths after subpar sequels.

Such is the case with Candyman (2021), which wisely decides to ignore the second and third films in the timeline, and instead only accepts the events of the original as canon. Branching off and creating a separate Candyman timeline may have been confusing for audiences, but let's be honest, no one really acknowledges Farewell to The Flesh or Day of The Dead anyway.

The reboot is, at surface level, a straightforward horror movie, with the titular bad guy terrorising the unlucky residents of the now gentrified Cabrini-Green, but Jordan Peele's influence is clear and Nia DaCosta does a phenomenal job of weaving complex social commentary throughout the narrative.

Fans of the genre who like a healthy dose of gore in their films aren't left wanting either. There's enough scares to keep viewers on their toes and the Candyman gets plenty of opportunities to brandish his signature hook hand that fans are familiar with. The CGI might be a bit ropey at times but the practical effects are a ghastly sight to behold, resulting in a carefully crafted reboot that's a bit more layered and thoughtful than the typical horror.