"Candyman" is a horror film that first premiered in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose. The story revolves around a graduate student named Helen Lyle, who investigates urban legends surrounding a supernatural killer known as the Candyman. He is said to appear when his name is called five times in front of a mirror, leading to terrifying consequences. The film is based on a short story by Clive Barker and explores themes of race, class, and the power of myth. It is set in the Cabrini-Green housing project in Chicago, where the legend of the Candyman is deeply rooted in the community's history and struggles.