Conjuring up the weakest entry thus far
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The original Candyman is one of my favourite horror movies.
With its tale of an urban legend come to grisly life among racial issues, the 1992 flick was ahead of its time.
It’s one of those movies that really didn’t need a sequel – certainly not the two risible follow-ups we were subjected to in the 90s.
But here we are with a modern day continuation of the story, co-written and produced by Get Out and Us helmer Jordan Peele and directed by Nia DaCosta, in only her second feature length outing after 2018’s Little Woods.
Peele’s fingerprints are all over Candyman 2021 as he’s proved to be the master of infusing horror with racial politics.
After the troubles across the globe, especially in America, in recent years, this feels like the perfect moment for the Candyman to resurface.
The leading man this time around is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Anthony who moves into a loft in the now gentrified
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The Devil Made Me Do It rates as the weakest Conjuring instalment yet.
The highlight of the series is the relationship between Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s Ed and Lorraine Warren, and they are once again in fine form.
Due to health concerns, Ed is in a vulnerable state, which really adds drama and tension to the couple’s paranormal escapades.
The plot’s cult idea is brimming with possibilities but never quite hits the mark.
The film is more slow-burn than its predecessors, however director Michael Chaves delivers some effective scares.