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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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Karen Barclay -
Mike Norris -
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News Reporter at Toy Store
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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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Trivia
The original working title for the film was "Batteries Not Included" before it became known Steven Spielberg was also making a film with the same title. It was then changed to "Blood Buddy" before settling on "Child's Play".
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
When aired on TBS Superstation; after Chucky is shot, his dying scream and impact on a wall are cut out and instead cuts to where we see him struggling on the floor
Soundtracks
GRASSWritten by R. Rome & Russell Faith (as R. Faith)
Performed by African Suite
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Horror | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
9 November 1988Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
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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