Out of all the filming locations and infamous crime scene I have been to, this one gave me the most anxiety as I searched for it. Cabrini-Green, a former Chicago housing project, was used as the central filming location for the 1992 horror flick "Candyman." Above is a still from the film showing character Helen and the little boy approach the murder bathroom. Below is the same spot in August of 2015. The approximate location is 364 West Oak Street in Chicago, Illinois.
Cabrini-Green was a housing project and a high-crime part of Chicago. The living conditions here were considered deplorable. Many murders happened here, often daily, due to gang violence. The population of Cabrini-Green was near 15,000 living in 3,607 units at its peak. This housing project was torn down completely in 2011 and, as of August 2015, is now an empty lot.
That is one cult movie where the built environment becomes the main character. Thanks for sharing this!
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