Directed by Karyn Kusama and published by Diablo Cody, this snarky story of a teen girl sacrificed to the devil by a rock band was largely maligned upon its release in 2009. Critics complained about its harmony of comedy and horror, with several admitting they just failed to get it. Nevertheless, professional-Candyman academics and critics have rallied for the work's benefit and even imbued it with new this means through discussion.