Child's Play (1988)
A single mother gives her son a much sought-after doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer.
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Orderly
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Mona
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George
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Director:
Tom HollandWriters:
Don Mancini (story), Don Mancini (screenplay), John Lafia (screenplay), Tom Holland (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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2 wins & 3 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Did You Know?
Trivia
During the initial release, a crowd of protesters formed around the entrance to MGM, calling for a ban on the film. They claimed it would incite violence in children. Local news reporters were broadcasting live from the scene, and the producer David Kirschner was ... ...
Quotes
Mike Norris:
I got the strangler! Wabash and Van Buren.
Goofs
When Chucky finds his voodoo doll, the black man is wearing a tan shirt which changes to white, and then back again between shots.
Alternate Versions
On TNT and TBS airings, when Maggie is falling out the window it does not show her hitting the car for some strange reason. It shows her fall and then it cuts to the last shot of the window.
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IS IT REALLY LOVE
Written by Rick Bell (as R. Bell) & Michael Lanning (as M. Lanning)
Performed by Michael Lanning
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Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Horror | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
9 November 1988Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Brewster Building Apartments - 2800 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USABox Office
Budget:
$9,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$6,583,000 (USA) (13 November 1988)
Gross:
$33,244,684 (USA)
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