The harrowing new trailer for ‘Candyman’ sequel explores the films racial history

With just under three months to go until the official premiere of the highly anticipated sequel film ‘Candyman‘, the creators released a brand new trailer exploring the history of ‘Candyman’ and how the story itself has a background of racially motivated violence and injustice.

The film is the upcoming sequel to the 1992 modern horror classic ‘Candyman’ and is directed (and co-written) by Nia DaCosta and produced (and co-written) by Jordan Peele.

The original horror is based on the short story “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker. The ’92 film follows a graduate student in Chicago completing a thesis on urban legends, which ultimately leads her to accidentally summon the ‘Candyman‘ – a murderous soul of an artist and son of a slave from the late 19th century, with a hook for a hand and a tortured past.

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The 2020 sequel will take place a decade later, after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, and follow Anthony and his girlfriend who move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence.

The latest trailer for the 2020 remake is a beautiful, spoiler-free piece of art which features paper puppetry to explore a history of racially-motivated violence and systemic injustice with a recounting of the film’s origin story. The incredible clip is obviously in tune with the current moment as protesters take to the street worldwide in support of #BlackLivesMatter.

Watch the trailer below and read more on the latest entertainment news right here.