10 Things You Didn't Know About Candyman

5. He Almost Had A Very Different Cast

Candyman was a career maker for several of the artists involved, notably Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen. It’s hard to imagine different performers playing modern horror’s most indelible monster/final girl couple. It’s dang near impossible to imagine the first choices for each role.

Eddie Murphy and Sandra Bullock.

Swear to God.

In fairness, Murphy has shown phenomenal range when given the chance. If you haven’t seen Dolemite is My Name, hit Netflix the moment you’re done with this article; it’s pure joy. Given room to run, Sandra Bullock has also turned in superb work at odds with her America’s Sweetheart rep. Remember Gravity?

Still, though. Really? We think we got the good timeline on this one.