10 Horror Movies Everyone Skips In A Franchise
2. Candyman 3: Day Of The Dead
Candyman revolves around a hook-handed spirit called Daniel Robitaille who torments anyone who dares to summon him. Although Candyman could've been a run-of-the-mill spook story, it made a lasting impression thanks to its well-written script, biting social commentary, and Tony Todd's towering performance as the thought-provoking antagonist.
Due to Candyman's critical success, it was no surprise when a sequel got greenlit. Though Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was a pale imitation of its predecessor, Todd's oozing charisma made it worth watching.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Candyman 3: Day of the Dead. Not only does this direct-to-video tripe copy the same basic premise from the original, it relies on cheap jump scares and excessive gore rather than the eerie, psychological horror that made the first movie so chilling.
Day of the Dead feels like Candyman in name only, as it disregards the deeper themes of race, injustice, and urban folklore. Todd is utterly wasted, since Robitaille is depicted as a flimsy slasher villain rather than a tragic, vengeful figure.
Even the biggest fans of the series should give Day of the Dead a wide berth, since it disrespects Tony Todd and the Candyman name as a whole.