Ahead of the much anticipated horror sequel of Candyman, the film's cast and crew answer in their own words what the urban legend represents in a new teaser trailer for the film.

Jordan Peele, the mastermind behind the horror films Get Out and Us, and the screenplay writer for Candyman said Candyman is the patron saint of urban legend. "Candyman is racism in America," Peele said in the trailer. Check out more answers in the video below.

Nia DaCosta, the film's director, said Candyman is macabre, while Aquaman and Watchmen actor Abdul-Mateen II, who stars as Anthony McCoy, said Candyman represents "fear," "oppression," and "retribution."