Candyman

Anthony McCoy is introduced as a visual artist living in Chicago with his girlfriend, Brianna Cartwright. Their relationship sets the stage for the unfolding horror as Anthony seeks inspiration for his art.

During a quiet evening, Brianna’s brother, Troy, shares the chilling urban legend of Helen Lyle, a graduate student involved in a tragic killing spree. This tale serves as a catalyst for Anthony's artistic obsession with the supernatural.

Driven by the haunting story, Anthony ventures into the Cabrini-Green projects in search of inspiration. This exploration leads him deeper into the disturbing history and lore of Candyman.

In Cabrini-Green, Anthony meets William Burke, who shares his traumatic memories of Sherman Fields, a man wrongfully killed by the police. Burke's recounting deepens Anthony's intrigue into the Candyman mythos.

Anthony organizes a gallery exhibition centered on the Candyman legend, hoping to revitalize his career. Despite his efforts, the exhibit receives a lackluster reception, foreshadowing the terror that is to follow.

The night of the exhibit turns grim when a couple is brutally murdered after invoking Candyman’s name. The shocking discovery marks the beginning of a horrific series of events tied to the urban legend.

After being stung by a bee at Cabrini-Green, Anthony develops a mysterious and alarming scab on his body. This physical change becomes a symbol of the psychological and supernatural torment he is experiencing.

In a hospital visit, Anthony learns a shocking truth from his mother: he was the infant saved from the fire by Helen Lyle. This revelation connects him deeply to the Candyman legend and its tragic history.

Worried for Anthony, Brianna remembers his connection to Burke and goes in search of him. Her determination to protect Anthony leads her to confront the sinister forces at play.

Burke seizes Brianna and takes her to a decayed church where Anthony is undergoing a harrowing transformation. Burke’s intentions become clear as he reveals the horrific plans he has for Anthony.

Burke viciously amputates Anthony’s hand and replaces it with a hook, intending to turn him into the new Candyman. This gruesome act symbolizes Burke’s desire to reshape the myth of Candyman into one of vengeance.

Amidst the turmoil, Brianna manages to escape from Burke's clutches. Her escape sets off a chain of events that leads to a confrontation with Burke in a desperate bid for survival.

Just as police arrive, Anthony collapses in Brianna's arms after a deadly confrontation with Burke. The situation escalates quickly as the police misinterpret the scene and open fire on Anthony.

In a desperate act, Brianna uses her rearview mirror to summon Anthony, who has now transformed into Candyman. His reemergence as a vengeful spirit unleashes a bloody reckoning against the police.

As chaos reigns, Candyman, now embodying Daniel Robitaille, imparts a chilling command to Brianna: 'Tell everyone.' This phrase signifies the lasting legacy of fear and the dark story behind the legend.