“A chilly, bloody, romantic, and intelligent slice of horror that stands as a modern classic of the genre.” – Mr. Movie

Say his name five times, and he appears. A slave spirit with a hook for a hand, a hulking frame, and a swarm of bees surrounding him, Candyman (the inimitable Tony Todd) haunts the notoriously neglected Cabrini-Green housing project in the south side of Chicago in this gut-wrenching horror classic. The film follows white grad student Helen (Virginia Madsen) researching urban folklore who believes the stories of the deadly Candyman might provide a new twist for her thesis. Helen arrogantly assumes Candyman can’t really exist until he appears, igniting a string of terrifying, grisly slayings. But the police don’t believe in monsters and don’t listen to the impoverished residents of Cabrini-Green. The most romantic and socially resonant film in a genre that more often favors scantily clad teens getting hacked up, Candyman is the rare slasher that demands to be taken seriously. It’s also seriously fucking scary.

THIS SCREENING TAKES PLACE OUTDOORS ON OUR BACKLOT PATIO.

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THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SCREENING

In case of inclement weather, this screening will be moved to our indoor theater.

Limited seating is available outside and is first come, first served. It is strongly recommended that you Bring Your Own Chair.

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