Yesterday, Universal has released the highly anticipated first trailer for Candyman, tickling horror fans all over the world.

This film was directed by Nia DaCosta and written Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld.

It is perceived as a “spiritual sequel” to Bernard Rose’s cult classic Candyman (1992), which is based on the short story “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker.

Since the film’s announcement in 2018, there has been speculation over how closely the new effort would be tied to the original, and whether Tony Todd, who brought life to the role with an iconic performance in the original movie and two sequels, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) and Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999), would have a role in this latest incarnation. While the new trailer doesn’t show off the actor, it does highlight a number of connections to the original film along with a compelling new focus.

Check out the trailer below:

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/