CANDYMAN (VHS Cover) The depicted item is a VHS cover for the horror film titled Candyman, released in 1992. Directed by Bernard Rose, this movie is an adaptation of Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden." Candyman tells the tale of a supernatural urban legend about a vengeful spirit who appears whenever his name is invoked five times in a mirror. The film stars Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, and Xander Berkeley. This VHS cover showcases key elements from the movie, such as a reflection in a mirror and the infamous hook-handed antagonist.