The horror community crapped on the new Candyman but I finally gave it a chance. Stylish, intelligent, and powerful. Why do modern audiences fear art? Perhaps it struck a personal note with me because I’ve worked in the fine art industry for the past decade and live in a steadily gentrifying neighborhood full of artists. Maybe it’s because some of my own work has been critically mauled for not following the “Madlibs” formula desired by mainstream drones who require spoon-feeding. I have another probability but I’ll keep it to myself for the sake of redrawing that same old line in this country’s tired sand. My recommendation is to give this film a chance despite what you may have heard. If you still hate it, at least you tried thinking for yourself, and I applaud that.
C. Derick Miller is an award-winning author, Gonzo journalist, producer, screenwriter, poet, ordained minister, and songwriter born in the town of Greenville, Texas. A seasoned paranormal investigator and independent consultant for the Dallas fine art scene, his influences include Hunter S. Thompson, Kevin Smith, Shawn Mullins, and Del James. He is the Head Writer for Your Stories On Video and is Sr. Writer/Jr. Producer for AtuA Productions. Chad is also an active member of the International Thriller Writers organization, the Horror Writer’s Association, and co-host of the “American Justice” podcast. He resides in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, Texas and has a price on his head for his short story “Hell Paso” contained in the #1 Amazon Best Selling/Award Winning Death’s Head Press Anthology “And Hell Followed”. He wishes he was making up that last part but…it’s nice to be wanted.
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