Name: Here's How Sam Raimi Influenced Eddie Murphy's 'Candy Cane Lane'
Uploaded: 2023-12-01T11:15:36-05:00
Duration: 9 min 56 s

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How ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Influenced Eddie Murphy's 'Candy Cane Lane'

Director Reginald Hudlin discusses reuniting with Murphy, working with ILM, inventing the Rudolph System, & his next project, 'Black Cotton Star.'

Candy Cane Lane is an original comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Reginald Hudlin. It brings a new twist to classic Christmas movies.
The film follows Chris Carver, played by Murphy, as he makes a pact with a rogue elf to win a decorating contest, but the consequences are unexpected and chaotic.
In this interview, Hudlin discusses how the movie features innovative animation by Industrial Light & Magic, what about the script appealed to him most, reuniting with Murphy, and more.