Candyman
7.0/10
jumps
6
gore
6
dread
6
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Say his name five times into a Cabrini-Green mirror and urban legend answers. Rose's film threads racial history and academic tourism through a gothic romance — Tony Todd's velvet menace and Philip Glass's score elevate it to tragedy.
Candyman (1992) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 99 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | a killer stalking victims; psychological distress |
Candyman carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 99 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Candyman?
- On our intensity scale, Candyman rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Candyman?
- Candyman rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is Candyman?
- Candyman runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
- What is Candyman rated?
- Candyman has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Candyman (1992)?
- Candyman is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
