Bernard Rose

Bernard Rose is an English film director best known for directing the 1992 horror film Candyman.

Directed Candyman (1992), a horror film noted for its Philip Glass score and themes of folklore and race in an urban setting.

The available review examines Bernard Rose's Candyman as a 1990s horror that blends slasher mechanics with folklore and social commentary. The score by Philip Glass and Virginia Madsen's performance are singled out. The film's metropolitan setting and treatment of race receive particular attention. Overall the reviewer recommends reconsideration despite flaws.

For:Fans of horror and slasher films, students of film music, readers interested in folklore and race in cinema