Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) Blu-Ray Review (Vestron Video Collector's Series #24)

By Paul Rudoff on Feb. 12, 2022 at 11:00 PM in Home Video, Horror

Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) arrives on Blu-ray as the 24th entry in Lionsgate's Vestron Video Collector's Series, "a line of classic and unique genre films, remastered and numbered, and packed with special features." I have reviewed several other titles in the series.

[ SYNOPSIS ]

The Candyman (Tony Todd) is back, and he's hooked on revenge! As the Day of the Dead celebration approaches the barrio of East Los Angeles, the tortured ghost is intent upon bringing his family together in a bloody reunion beyond the grave. Challenged to confront the horrifying legend of her ancestor, Caroline (Donna D'Errico) must come face to face with the monster who has destroyed her past - and now wants to steal her future - in this third installment of the electrifying Candyman series.

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

The movie is presented in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 1:33:18. Audio languages include English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio. Subtitle languages include English, English SDH, and Spanish.

[ SPECIAL FEATURES ]

Here is a list of the special features that are included on the disc.

Audio Commentary - with director-cowriter Turi Meyer and producer-cowriter Al Septien.
Isolated Score Selections - featuring an audio interview with composer Adam Gorgoni.
On The Hook (9:46) - An interview with actor Tony Todd.
A Bloody Legacy (24:42) - An interview with special prosthetic effects designer Gary J. Tunnicliffe.
Decay & Design (18:59) - Interviews with director of photography Michael Wojciechowski and production designer Marc Greville-Masson.
English & German Trailers (2:27).
Home Video Promo (0:48).
Home Video Trailer (1:19).
Still Gallery (5:10).

[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]

A Digital Copy code voucher is also included in the standard one-disc blue Blu-ray case. The first print run includes a slipcover featuring some really cool new artwork by Devon Whitehead.

[ NOTES ]

You can buy Candyman: Day of the Dead on Amazon for a great low price right now. As this is the third film in the original trilogy, should you want to own the whole series, you can buy the first two films individually on Blu-ray: Candyman (1992) and Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995). There's also the 2021 remake, which is available on 4K/Blu-ray, Blu-ray/DVD, and Individual DVD.

The Vestron Video Collector's Series includes the following Blu-ray releases.

01. Chopping Mall (September 27, 2016)
02. Blood Diner (September 27, 2016)
03. Waxwork 1 & 2 (October 18, 2016) - Double Feature
04. Return of the Living Dead 3 (November 22, 2016)
05. C.H.U.D. II: Bud The CHUD (November 22, 2016)
06. The Lair of the White Worm (January 31, 2017)
07. Parents (January 31, 2017)
08. The Gate (Febuary 28, 2017)
09. Wishmaster Collection (March 28, 2017) - Quadruple Feature
10. The Unholy (June 27, 2017)
11. The Warlock Collection (July 25, 2017) - Triple Feature
12. Slaughter High (October 31, 2017)
13. Gothic (January 30, 2018)
14. Class of 1999 (January 30, 2018)
15. Beyond Re-Animator (July 24, 2018)
16. H.P. Lovecraft's Dagon (July 24, 2018)
17. Maximum Overdrive (October 23, 2018)
18. Shivers (September 15, 2020)
19. Little Monsters (September 15, 2020)
20. The Wraith (July 20, 2021)
21. Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (August 17, 2021)
22. Dementia 13 (Directors Cut) (September 21, 2021)
23. Steel Dawn (October 16, 2021)
24. Candyman 3: Day of the Dead (January 18, 2022)
25. Dream A Little Dream (March 15, 2022)