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I, Madman (1989)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 3/25

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3/25: Notice the similarities between I, Madman and Candyman?

The protagonist is a white female smoker with Aryan looks. An ugly male murderer is conjured through supernatural means. Somehow, they have a special relationship. Over time, he kills her best friend. The boyfriend/husband doesn't believe what the protagonist says, but she prevails somewhat at the end.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Yet Candyman, made three years later, is so much better overall. Both murderers have their origins in print, and the atmosphere is neo-noirish. So, what's the issue with I, Madman? It's mostly boring and slow in pace. Jenny Wright doesn't have Virginia Madsen's acting chops. The material is too thin and thus needs more in order to evolve just like Candyman.

All in all, you're better off watching the trailer for I, Madman and thinking no more of it afterwards.