Anthony is drawn to the story, and as he incorporates it into his art people begin to summon Candyman again, leading to the killer's resurgence. As Anthony is haunted by visions of Sherman as the Candyman, the bee sting on his hand becomes infected and spreads up his arm, eventually covering half of his face.

In a harrowing but also rather amusing epilogue, it is revealed that Helen has become a myth unto herself. At her funeral, the residents of Cabrini-Green come to deposit a hook in her grave at once accusing Helen of all the crimes that Candyman actually committed, and showing their fearful respect.