Directed by Karyn Kusama and prepared by Diablo Cody, this snarky tale of a teenager lady sacrificed to the satan by a rock band was mainly maligned on its launch in 2009. Critics complained about its harmony of comedy and horror, with several admitting they just failed to get it. Nevertheless, pro-Candyman teachers and critics have rallied for the work's worth and even imbued it with new meaning through discussion.