killer with a hook for a hand, who is hunting the housing projects of chicago's cabrini green. fast forward to the present, and the area's being gentrified with luxury loft condos. it's a comfortable life for visual artist anthony, played by yahya abdul—mateen ii and his gallery director partner, brianna played by teyonah parris. at least until anthony decides that the best way to get artistic inspiration is to invoke said candyman. let's just say his new exhibition hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons. say his name. candyman. ah! if you are looking for scares, then candyman has plenty of suspenseful scenes and a few very gory moments. but it's also darkly funny and thought—provoking. expertly directed by nia dacosta, this is co—produced and co—written byjordan peel, the man behind get out and us.