Played in the film by Tony Todd, he returns as Candyman, a mythic, slasher spirit whom the residents of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project believe is responsible for the murders of at least 25 residents.
The modern, Jordan Peele-produced sequel to the original “Candyman” follows the story of artist Anthony McCoy who introduces Anthony to the story of the Candyman.
To mark Juneteenth, DaCosta spoke on the racial realities her “Candyman” brings to the forefront.
“Throughout the last year and a half, it was always coming back to that truth,” DaCosta said.
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