After the eight-year-old went to bed last night, we watched the ’92 Candyman. It was quite the journey. The more I think about it, the more it feels like it influenced the The X-Files, which started the following year. Helen has such a strong Scully vibe.
Maybe it’s just that the first X-Files I really watched was the ’98 movie, but the rampant bees really feel like a strong connection between it and Candyman.
Seriously, though, I can practically hear a description of the Candyman case in Mulder’s voice when I think about it.
Anyway, up tonight is Candyman ’21. Given how interesting Candyman ’92 turned out to be, I have high hopes for it.
Also, it’s always fun to see Worf’s brother in things. Yes, that’s how I’ll always think of Tony Todd. He was really good as Kurn.