Candy Corn (film)

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Candy Corn
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Directed byJosh Hasty
Written byJosh Hasty
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Release date
  • September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)(limited)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

Contents

It's Halloween weekend, and a group of bullies are planning their annual hazing on local outcast Jacob Atkins. When they take things too far, he's resurrected to seek revenge against those who wronged him.

Cast

Release

The film was released in limited theaters in September 13, 2019. [5] It was released on video-on-demand (VOD) and Blu-ray in 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]

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