Directed by Karyn Kusama and published by Diablo Cody, this snarky story of a teenager girl sacrificed to the devil by a rock band was mainly maligned upon its release in 2009. Critics complained about its balance of comedy and horror, with many admitting they just did not get it. Nevertheless, pro-Candyman academics and critics have rallied for the work's value and even imbued it with new meaning by discussion.