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From Voodoo to AI: A Defense of the 2019 ‘Child’s Play’ Remake

One of the most iconic moments from the original Child’s Play is when Karen Barclay (Catherine Hicks) discovers that Chucky is no ordinary doll. After finding the batteries that are supposed to be in her son’s toy, she examines it to see if it has power. It doesn’t! This means …

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Your Friend ‘Til The End: ‘CHILD’S PLAY’ (1988) Turns 35

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Greetings, slasher enthusiasts! Today, we find ourselves delving deep into the unsettling world of Child’s Play, a horror classic that’s managed to entertain us for a staggering 35 years. And when I say Child’s Play, you know I’m referring to the one and only Chucky, though I prefer his Christian …

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‘Child’s Play’ Stars Announce Forthcoming ‘Chucky Talks’ Podcast

The diehard fanbase of Child’s Play may have to wait some months for the return of SYFY’s Chucky series, which wrapped up its premiere season in November 2021, but in the meantime, two franchise stars are gracing the world with extra content surrounding everyone’s favorite supernaturally-possessed Good Guys doll. Alex Vincent …

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Interview: ‘Child’s Play 2’ Star Christine Elise On Resuming Role Of Kyle In ‘Chucky’ Series

It’s been over 30 years since Christine Elise made her horror film debut as tough-as-nails foster sister Kyle in Child’s Play 2, but the fandom never stopped calling for her return to the franchise. There was something about her character’s bond with Andy Barclay, played by Alex Vincent, and their …

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Interview With OG ‘Child’s Play’ Star Alex Vincent, Who’s Thrilled To Be Part Of ‘Chucky’ Series

Alex Vincent may have earned household name status at the age of 6 when he starred as Andy Barclay in the 1988 Child’s Play film, which saw his character terrorized by Chucky, the murderous Good Guys doll. But he didn’t let early fame get to his head. In fact, at 40, …

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My Friend ‘Til The End: Why ‘Child’s Play’ Is My Favorite Horror Series

I can’t pinpoint when exactly a 2-foot-tall, red-haired psycho killer doll became one of my all-time favorite icons. But at 29-years-old, the Child’s Play franchise, which follows the slaying adventures of a children’s toy possessed by the soul of Lakeshore Stranger Charles Lee Ray, brings me joy like no other film series. …

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Chucky Bleeds!?! 30 Years Of ‘Child’s Play 2’ (1990) – Retro Review

Child’s Play 2 is a monumental horror sequel. It takes everything great from the first film and takes it into overdrive. The story connects both films flawlessly by showing how obsessed Chucky is with Andy. The film was released on November 9, 1990. Directed by John Lafia (Man’s Best Friend …

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The Actor Factor: The Great Performances of ‘Child’s Play’ (1988)

Chucky is undeniably the star of the Child’s Play universe, but the original 1988 film had great performances all around. Let’s look at how their performances established the series! The Obvious Star: Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray/Chucky Brad Dourif is a great actor. Even when not in the greatest roles, …

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