Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4.6

Candyman: Day of the Dead poster

Released in 1999, Candyman: Day of the Dead is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Turi Meyer, running about 93 minutes. “Blood is sharper than the blade” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Candyman returns to try to convince his female descendent, an artist, to join him as a legendary figure. To this end, he frames her for a series of hideous murders of her friends and associates so that she has nowhere else to turn to.

Who’s in it. Candyman: Day of the Dead stars Tony Todd as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille, Donna D'Errico as Caroline McKeever, Jsu Garcia as David de La Paz and Wade Williams as Samuel Kraft, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Candyman: Day of the Dead has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz and Starz Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candyman: Day of the Dead page.

If you liked it. Fans of Candyman: Day of the Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999)?
In US, Candyman: Day of the Dead is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Candyman: Day of the Dead worth watching?
Candyman: Day of the Dead holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Candyman: Day of the Dead?
Candyman: Day of the Dead stars Tony Todd, Donna D'Errico, Jsu Garcia, Wade Williams and Alexia Robinson.
When was Candyman: Day of the Dead released?
Candyman: Day of the Dead was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.