Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman…
Candyman was a pretty impressive horror movie franchise from the 90s that, like most franchises, diminished as it went on, however, there’s no denying that the Clive Barker-created monster was a pretty big deal for a while and made a star out of actor Tony Todd.
However, the story of the son of a slave who had his hand cut off and was, improbably, murdered with bees by his white lover’s father is looking like it could be making a comeback under the guidance of Get Out’s Jordan Peele.
A new report is suggesting that the rights to the franchise is up for grabs and the Get Out director is possibly looking at them: “In poking around for a revival screening, I learned that the rights have become available once again.
“Tri-Star had released the first two films while Artisan was behind 1999’s Day of the Dead. While I’m unsure who is the current rights holder – it may have reverted back to Clive Barker for all I know – I do know that Jordan Peele is in talks to produce a remake of the film through his Monkeypaw Productions. It’s unclear if he plans to direct. Sounds sweets to the sweet to me.”
Peele’s Get Out is a movie that I’ve only watched in the last week and I have to admit, it was a fantastic piece of film-making, tapping into so many social issues and fears, so seeing what he could bring to an out-and-out horror laced with urban mythology is something I’d be very keen to see.
What about you, horror fans?
Source: Bloodydisgusting
Marc
Marc is a self-confessed nerd. Ever since seeing Star Wars for the first time around 1979 he’s been an unapologetic fan of the Wars and still believes, with Clone Wars and now Underworld, we are yet to see the best Star Wars. He’s a dad of two who now doesn’t have the time (or money) to collect the amount of toys, comics, movies and books he once did, much to the relief of his long-suffering wife. In the real world he’s a graphic designer. He started Following the Nerd because he was tired of searching a million sites every day for all the best news that he loves and decided to create one place where you can go to get the whole lot. Secretly he longs to be sitting in the cockpit of his YT-1300 Corellian Transport ship with his co-pilot Chewie, roaming the universe, waiting for his next big adventure, but feels just at home watching cartoons with his kids….
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