Candy Corn
Candy Corn

Candy Corn

2019Movie85 minEnglish

On Halloween eve in 1980, local outcast, Julien Cummings, is carelessly murdered. A vagabond witch doctor, Dr. Death, takes matters into his own hands and brings Julien back from the dead to creatively seek brutal revenge on his killers.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Josh HallowayGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

In a small town, a local circus performer with a twisted past is murdered, unleashing a vengeful spirit that possesses a scarecrow. This possessed scarecrow then embarks on a brutal killing spree during the town's annual Halloween festival, targeting those responsible for the performer's demise. The film follows the desperate attempts of the remaining townsfolk to survive the night and stop the supernatural entity.

Critical Reception

Candy Corn received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, who often cited its formulaic plot, uninspired direction, and low production values. While some appreciated its throwback slasher elements and gore, the consensus was that it failed to offer anything new or particularly engaging within the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at old-school slasher gore and practical effects.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of character development.
  • Seen as a by-the-numbers horror film that doesn't stand out.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with some viewers finding enjoyment in its B-movie horror aesthetic while others found it to be a weak entry in the slasher subgenre.

Fun Fact

The film features horror icon Tony Todd in a supporting role, adding a notable presence to the cast.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Vengeance is on the loose in an Ohio town during Halloween_** After several youths accost a newly hired outcast working for a traveling carnival, the ringmaster (Pancho Moler) uses dubious occultic power to come to the rescue, which w...
Gimly

Gimly

I didn't much care for _Candy Corn_. I mean I thought the look of the... "Villain" doesn't sound right, given the circumstance... Antagonist? I guess? Either way, the undead murder-man, I thought he looked cool. Same with Dr. Death. Less so...