20 little-known facts about cult classic films and shows

Joker | Image Source: Netflix (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Joker | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

6) In Candyman, Tony Todd had to fill his mouth with real bees and got stung several times because of it

Candyman | Image Source: Prime Video (Universal Pictures.)
Candyman | Image Source: Prime Video (Universal Pictures.)

Tony Todd was so committed to the realism of the movie Candyman that he stuffed his mouth with real bees during filming, getting stung numerous times. This intense commitment to the role made the horror scenes even more realistic.

In 2021, a sequel to the film revived the legacy, which brought attention to Todd's iconic performance. Since then, Todd has spoken about the psych elements of horror, where his personal experience with bees enlightened him on understanding fear.

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Edited by Mudeet Arora