Candy Corn (film)
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| Directed by | Josh Hasty |
| Written by | Josh Hasty |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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]
Plot
On Halloween weekend, a group of bullies are planning their annual hazing on local outcast Jacob Atkins. When they take things too far, he is resurrected to seek revenge against those who wronged him.
Cast
- Tony Todd[3] as Bishop Gate
- P. J. Soles[3] as Marcy Taylor
- Courtney Gains[3] as Sheriff Sam Bramford
- Pancho Moler[3] as Lester
- Sky Elobar[3] as Gus
- Caleb Thomas[3] as Bobby
- Madison Russ[3] as Carol
- Cy Creamer[3] as Steve
- Jimothy Beckholt[4]
- Nate Chaney[4] as Jacob Atkins
- Patrick Ryan[4] as Deputy Fox
- Justin Mabry[4] as Deputy Conrad
- Matt O’Neill[4]
- Jaime Gallagher[4] as Shirley
Release
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
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
References
- ^ a b Scott, Ryan (August 16, 2019). "Candy Corn Trailer Has Horror Icons Lining Up for Dr. Death's Sideshow". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ Candy Corn (2019) - IMDb, retrieved May 8, 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g h Collis, Clark (February 25, 2019). "First look at Candyman star Tony Todd in thriller Candy Corn". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Millican, Josh (March 7, 2019). "Exclusive: CANDY CORN Looks Like the Perfect Halloween-Themed Treat for Horror Fans". Dread Central. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ Squires, John (August 16, 2019). "[Trailer] Sideshow Performers Strike Back in Halloween-Set Horror Movie 'Candy Corn'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (August 20, 2019). "Trailer: Moler, Todd, Soles, and Gains Star in Candy Corn". JoBlo.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Candy Corn". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ Kitka, Lorry (October 30, 2019). "Candy Corn". Film Threat. Retrieved September 14, 2020.