366 Days at the Drive-In: Day 65

The Date: December 4

The Movie: Candyman (1992)

What Is It?: Bernard Rose and Cliver Barker provide a less-than-sweet antidote to the usual slasher bullshit with a plot rich in back story, a sympathetic and elegant monster, and scenes of grisly horror set in broad daylight. Tony Todd becomes an instant horror icon as the title character.

Why Today?: On this day in 1954, Tony Todd is born.

366 Days at the Drive-In: Day 17

The Date: October 17

The Movie: Candyman (1992)

What Is It?: Themes of slavery and modern-day urban poverty give Bernard Rose and Clive Barker’s urban-legend depth. Tony Todd’s performance as the charming yet deadly title character makes it memorable. He's too human to qualify as a monster and too well developed to qualify as a slasher. A truly unique horror picture. Notice how many scares take place in broad daylight.

Why Today?: This day is known as Sweetest Day in the Midwest.