Bernard Rose originally conceived a sequel to his 1992 hit Sát Nhân Trong Gương (1992) as not featuring the eponymous character at all but instead continuing to explore the nature of urban horror myths. This was quickly scotched when the producers figured that audiences would show up because they wanted to see Candyman eviscerate his victims.
Bernard Rose, who wrote and directed Sát Nhân Trong Gương (1992) was asked to pen a script for the sequel. The script was rejected.
Tuesday Knight reported to have turned down a role, claiming it was the only horror film she regrets turning down.
Mrs. Tarrant refers to her physician, Dr. Loomis, which is an obvious reference to Donald Pleasence's character in Lễ Hội Kinh Hoàng (1978) and its sequels.
There was much controversy about the poster that was used to advertise the film. During this time the O.J. Simpson trial was still very public and ongoing, so the picture of a black man stalking a white woman was seen as controversial, and the original artwork was quickly omitted.