Is It Worth It? is a new series where I talk about sequels a lot of people skip, and determine if they are worth a visit or better left in the bargain bin. Fair warning, there will be some spoilers in my recap, so if you just want the verdict skip to the bottom. Spoiler: … Continue reading Is it Worth It? Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Tag: 1990s horror
Candyman and the Power of White Privilege
“[White privilege is] having greater access to power and resources than people of color [in the same situation] do.” Francis E. Kendall, Understanding White Privilege “I just woke up in that place and there was blood everywhere”Helen Lyle, Candyman Candyman is a horror film that explores white fears of Black communities, but it also showcases the … Continue reading Candyman and the Power of White Privilege
Why You Should Watch: Candyman (1992)
From IMDb: The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. If you want to have chills nearly the entire time you watch a movie from start to finish, watch Candyman. I first watched the movie as a sweet … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Candyman (1992)
Why You Should Watch: Scream
From IMDb: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game. How do you casually suggest watching one of your favorite movies of all time without sounding like a zealot? … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Scream