Candyman

About

Candyman, also known as Daniel Robitaille, is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Candyman film series. He was an African-American man born in the late 19th century, son of a slave, who became a renowned painter. His life took a tragic turn when he fell in love with a white woman, leading to his brutal murder by a lynch mob. They sawed off his right hand and covered him in honey, attracting bees that stung him to death. His body was burned on the site where the Cabrini-Green Homes were later built. Candyman is known for his hook and his ability to appear when summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror. He is driven by a need to sustain his legacy, often hypnotizing his victims before killing them. His existence is deeply tied to the urban legend surrounding him, and he becomes stronger with each believer. Candyman's story explores themes of racial inequality, violence, and the power of urban legends. He is portrayed by Tony Todd in the original films and reprised his role in the 2021 sequel. The character has become iconic in horror cinema, symbolizing both terror and tragic history.