Don't Say His Name Five Times

Writing Quality: Very mysterious and serious. This is a well-written script with a dark psychological edge. Characters are fascinating, especially "Candyman", a dark menacing presence that unsettles your stomach.

Scare Factor: Most of the film focuses on grad student Helen and her partner Bernadette on their mission to uncover the truth behind the legend of Candyman to complete their thesis. But there are a few sudden jump scares that rip your heart out of its nice resting place.

Content (sex, language & violence): No sex, but we see Helen's breast (a non-sexual side shot) and a girl's nipples through her shirt. A few curse words uttered, but hardly noticeable. Violence is swift and at times gory, though the gore is shown in the aftermath and the actual kills are heard rather than seen, but still quite violent in nature and terrifying.

Values & Themes: Seeking truth and earnest pursuit of validating research. Vengeance is a heavy theme.

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