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