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2. Candyman (Candyman) (28 points)
Nominated by: Pirate_Harris (0/5 remaining)

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Importance: 8.5
Fear: 9.5
Snake: 10

As a child, Candyman was one of my top three most feared horror villains. I think it's why to this day I have a slight aversion to mirrors, and I used to always be afraid to try out the Candyman challenge for myself. Everything about Candyman is frightening to the imagination; his hook, his chest serving as a hive for bees, his long coat, and of course, his intimating stature and voice that could only ever be provided by the incomparable Tony Todd. In the original film, Candyman is an urban legend being investigated by Helen Lyle, a graduate student working on a thesis about the topic. Of course, Candyman proves to be anything but, and as Helen starts to discredit and attempts to prove the legend to be false, Candyman makes his presence known to continue his existence, as belief is what gives him the power he has. Being young, Candyman was scary because of his ability to strike almost anywhere and the quick way he dispatched people with a hook slice. Older now, Candyman scares for different reasons. He serves as a commentary on slavery and mistreatment of marginalized African-Americans, as he was killed for having a relationship with a white woman in the late 1800s. Much of Candyman takes place in the real-life CabriniGreen area of Chicago, reflecting the realities of the time, and the people who live there cope with their living conditions by invoking the legend, with even gang leaders taking on the persona of Candyman to increase their fear over the populace. The real Candyman feeds off this, and one of the other most frightening aspects of Candyman is how relentless and omnipresent he is. Candyman appears in broad daylight, and can only be see by Helen, making everyone think she's crazy and a murderer as friends and residents of Cabrini-Green die around her (for those who have seen it, the bloody crib is pure nightmare fuel). Candyman's potential for violence and psychological warfare makes him one of the top villains in horror, and provides an in-depth analysis of racial issues rarely ever tackled in a mainstream slasher, making Candyman a unique stand-out amongst his peers of Michael and Jason.
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