Bad Candy

Set in the town of New Salem, this horror anthology takes place on Halloween night. Radio DJs Chilly Billy and Paul share a series of disturbing local myths with their listeners. As these stories unfold, the town's residents face paranormal events and supernatural encounters that lead to bleak outcomes. The narratives include a girl confronting her abusive stepfather, a drug dealer searching for clients at a concert, and a driver dressed as a vampire.

The film was directed by Scott B. Hansen, marking the first of two listed directorial efforts before his 2026 project, Devour. The screenplay was co-written by Hansen and producer Desiree Connell. The movie features Zach Galligan as Paul and Corey Taylor as Chilly Billy, with a credited cast of 32 performers including Derek Russo, Brittney Rae, Haley Leary, and Kevin Wayne.

Audience reception was generally low, with the film receiving a 4.1/10 rating on IMDb from 3,600 votes and a 4.4/10 on TMDB based on 44 votes. These scores are consistent with the views of professional critics, who gave the film a rating of 4.2/10 across 9 reviews.