One of the great horror franchises is getting its own documentary. Set to be released in the lead-up to the Candyman reboot from Jordan Peele, The Complete History of Candyman will dive into the history of the frightening film franchise. 

Written and directed by Bryn Hammond, the documentary will examine Clive Barker’s short story, The Forbidden, the source material for the original film, as well as present an in-depth look into the three films in the series. A statement released about the documentary reveals:

“’The Complete History of Candyman’ delves into the original trilogy that ran from 1992 to 1999, based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, that by turns utilized the embodiment of fearmongering seen in Do the Right Thing, but by turning it into a literal bogeyman in the deprived Cabrini-Green area of Chicago. It uses elements of social criticism and the great rot of social housing, while posing the question “Does God exist?”, all through the eyes of the film’s protagonist, which allows the viewers a bizarre tour de force of the harsh reality that results when stereotypes applied to black people are believed en masse.  

‘The Complete History of Candyman’ presents an in-depth investigation into the series, the author, and the up-and-coming Jordan Peele reboot from brand new and archival interviews from scholars and creators, from the voices who survived the genre’s past trends to those shaping its future.”

The Complete History of Candyman is set to arrive sometime this summer.

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