Candy Corn (film)

Candy Corn
Promotional release poster
Directed byJosh Hasty
Written byJosh Hasty
Produced by
Starring
Release date
  • September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13) (limited)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Candy Corn is a 2019 American horror film written and directed by Josh Hasty and starring Courtney Gains, Pancho Moler, P. J. Soles and Tony Todd.[2] In addition to acting in the film, Gains and Todd served as producer and executive producer respectively.[1]

It's Halloween weekend, and a group of bullies are planning their annual hazing on local outcast Jacob Atkins. When they take things too far, he's resurrected to seek revenge against those who wronged him.

Cast

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Release

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The film was released in limited theaters on September 13, 2019.[5] It was released on video-on-demand (VOD) and Blu-ray on September 17, 2019.[6]

Reception

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The film has a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7] Lorry Kitka of Film Threat gave it a 6 out of 10.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Scott, Ryan (16 August 2019). "Candy Corn Trailer Has Horror Icons Lining Up for Dr. Death's Sideshow". MovieWeb. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  2. ^ Candy Corn (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-05-08
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Collis, Clark (25 February 2019). "First look at Candyman star Tony Todd in thriller Candy Corn". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Millican, Josh (7 March 2019). "Exclusive: CANDY CORN Looks Like the Perfect Halloween-Themed Treat for Horror Fans". Dread Central. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  5. ^ Squires, John (16 August 2019). "[Trailer] Sideshow Performers Strike Back in Halloween-Set Horror Movie 'Candy Corn'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  6. ^ Hamman, Cody (20 August 2019). "Trailer: Moler, Todd, Soles, and Gains Star in Candy Corn". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Candy Corn". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  8. ^ Kitka, Lorry (30 October 2019). "Candy Corn". Film Threat. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
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