Bernard Rose's 1992 horror Candyman includes one of the most memorable and unique villains to ever grace the silver screen. There are a total of three films in the original franchise in addition to the 2021 remake. Both versions stand alone in their ability to create bone-chilling horror and thoughtful social commentary.
The villain, Daniel Robitaille, or Candyman (Tony Todd), was an African American man who was brutally killed in the late 1800s due to an interracial romance. His ghost lived on in urban legend, and to summon him, one must simply say his name out loud five times in front of a mirror. When this happens, Candyman appears and viciously kills whoever he sees. It isn't rocket science to figure out how to avoid this risk altogether. It's as simple as staying clear of mirrors and sequentially saying his name.
