Child’s Play (1988)

Theatrical - Wide 1988-11-11

Cast Catherine Hicks Chris Sarandon Alex Vincent Brad Dourif
Directed by Tom Holland
Written by Don Mancini John Lafia Tom Holland

Genres: Horror

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Synopsis

When Charles Lee Ray needs to get quick escape from cop, Mike Norris, he takes his soul and buries it into playful, seemingly good guy doll Chucky. Little does he know a little boy by the name of Andy Barclay will... See more be the new owner of him soon-to-come. Charles confides in Andy while he commits numerous murders. Once the adults catch up to Andy’s story as truth, it’s too late.

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Chucky TV series will drop all the F-bombs in every episode

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Don Mancini teases that Chucky has a different goal in the TV series

Posted 6 years ago

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Posted 6 years ago

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The Child’s Play TV series will return to the tone of the early films

Posted 7 years ago

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Posted 7 years ago

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Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry in talks to star for Child’s Play reboot

Posted 8 years ago

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Posted 8 years ago

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Chucky’s back as Don Mancini is developing a Child’s Play TV series

Posted 8 years ago

Unlike several of his '80s brethren, Chucky has managed to keep trucking along over the decades, proving that he may very well end up being our friend to the end. Don Mancini, who has written every installment of the series...

The Kill Counter: Child’s Play series (Video)

Posted 9 years ago

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Chucky’s back for a Child’s Play reboot and spin-off

Posted 14 years ago

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