Candyman

4K Ultra HD

Blu Ray

  • Score
    88
    from 3 reviewers
  • The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment features excellent video and sound quality, and Nia DaCosta's "Candyman" revival speaks to different audiences while staying true to the original film and creating a new creature.

    Candyman
    2021
    91 min
    R
    2K Upscale
    HDR10
    Dolby Atmos
  • Video
    93
  • Candyman offers an exceptional Ultra HD presentation with its HEVC H.265 encode and several demo-worthy moments, shot on the Arri Alexa camera system with 3.4K resolution.

  • Audio
    95
  • The Dolby Atmos soundtrack accompanying Candyman on UHD is extremely engaging and balanced, delivering a reference-quality experience that immerses viewers into the supernatural horror world.

  • Extra
    77
  • This product includes a Blu-ray copy of the film, a digital copy code, an alternate ending, deleted scenes, and a handful of featurettes.

  • Movie
    84
  • Anthony McCoy, a painter on the brink of stalling, searches for inspiration in the abandoned apartment complexes of Cabrini-Green and encounters a supernatural force that continues a story established in the original Candyman film.

    2K Upscale
    HDR10
    Dolby Atmos

    Director: Nia DaCosta

    Actors: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

    Plot: A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

    Disc Release Date: 16 November 2021

    all scores

    Blu-ray.com review by Martin Liebman
    • Video
      100
    • .Candyman is a stunner on Blu-ray and the picture is just as impressive on UHD. Universal's 2160p/HDR presentation amplifies the image's already impressive visual credentials with boosts to resolution...

    • Audio
      100
    • Engaging, immersive, delightful, perfect all well summarize Universal's Dolby Atmos soundtrack accompanying Candyman on UHD. The track fires on all cylinders, delivering one of the most engaging, balanced,...

    • Extra
      50
    • Candyman includes an alternate ending, deleted scenes, and a handful of featurettes. A Blu-ray copy of the film and a Movies Anywhere digital copy code are included with purchase. This product ships with...

    • Movie
      80
    • 2021's Candyman is not a remake of the frightening cult favorite 1992 film of the same name but rather a continuation of the story established in the original. As it is, exploring the universe under multiple...

    • Total
      80
    • What Candyman does well is to speak to audiences coming to the movie for different reasons. Gore hounds will certainly find enough blood to their liking but audiences seeking a reprieve from mindless slashers...

    High-Def Digest review by M. Enois Duarte
    • Video
      90
    • The urban myth lives on in the gentrified streets of Ultra HD with an exceptional HEVC H.265 encode with several demo-worthy moments. Shot entirely on the Arri Alexa camera system capable of 3.4K resolution...

    • Audio
      100
    • The legendary slasher traumatizes home theaters with a first-rate, reference-quality Dolby Atmos soundtrack that almost immediately submerges viewers into this supernatural horror world. The overall design...

    • Extra
      60
    • While not the largest package of bonus features, there are some interesting things to look at. The Alternate Ending and Deleted Scenes total roughly 8-minutes of new/alternate footage. The individual featurettes...

    • Movie
      80
    • Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) lives in a luxurious apartment with his long-term girlfriend Brianna (Teyonah Paris). The building stands on the ground that was once part of the notorious tenement...

    • Total
      90
    • Nia DaCosta's bold new take on the classic franchise revitalizes the name Candyman. True to the original film, it expands on the myth and lore while crafting a new creature for modern times. While the...

    AVSForum review by Ralph Potts
    • Video
      94
    • There were instances where bright elements looked appreciably vibrant but, none really stood out. There is one fantastic shot that takes place at the 30-minute mark in film as the camera overlooks the...

    • Audio
      96
    • The use of overhead sound objects elevates proportional correlation, adding a noticeable improvement by opening up the soundstage, elevating the perception of low-level detail and seemingly offering broader...

    • Extra
      80
    • Disc 1: Candyman Ultra HD Blu-rayDisc 2: Candyman Blu-ray• ALTERNATE ENDING• DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES• SAY MY NAME: Filmmakers and cast discuss how the horror at the center of Candyman is both timely...

    • Movie
      70
    • With Anthony's painting career on the brink of stalling, he goes in search of inspiration in the abandoned apartment complexes in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood where a chance encounter with a Cabrini-Green...

    • Total
      85
    • It comes to Blu-ray in this Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment featuring excellent Ultra HD/HD video, engaging lossless sound, including a terrific Dolby Atmos listing...