Film
Candyman
- 7PM
“Candyman…Candyman…” Say his name five times in front of a mirror and the hook-handed serial killer spirit—the murdered son of slaves—appears. Or so the legend goes… Set in Chicago’s now-demolished Cabrini-Green housing projects, this Clive Barker adaptation features Tony Todd as a memorable—and terrifying—antihero in a film rich in compelling racial and social commentary. Bonus: an ultra-unsettling Philip Glass score.
Wed, Feb 7 at 7pm
BAM members are invited to join us for a monthly Curator’s Choice screening, featuring an introduction by BAMcinematek’s curatorial staff. Level 3 members and above can RSVP for two free tickets. (Regular movie discounts apply for Level 1-2 members.)
Go to the movies just once a month and a BAM membership pays for itself.

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