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Child's Play

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 27min
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
258
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  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
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Brad Dourif and Dinah Manoff in Child's Play (1988)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
258
359
  • Director
    • Tom Holland
  • Writers
    • Don Mancini(story by)
    • John Lafia(screenplay by)
    • Tom Holland(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Catherine Hicks
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Alex Vincent
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Holland
  • Writers
    • Don Mancini(story by)
    • John Lafia(screenplay by)
    • Tom Holland(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Catherine Hicks
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Alex Vincent
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 393User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos8

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    Photos238

    Brad Dourif and Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)
    Chris Sarandon in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif and Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif and Ed Gale in Child's Play (1988)
    Brad Dourif and Chris Sarandon in Child's Play (1988)
    Chris Sarandon, Catherine Hicks, and Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)
    Chris Sarandon, Catherine Hicks, and Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)
    Catherine Hicks in Child's Play (1988)
    Catherine Hicks and Alex Vincent in Child's Play (1988)

    Top cast

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    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Karen Barclayas Karen Barclay
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Mike Norrisas Mike Norris
    Alex Vincent
    Alex Vincent
    • Andy Barclayas Andy Barclay
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Charles Lee Rayas Charles Lee Ray
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dinah Manoff
    Dinah Manoff
    • Maggie Petersonas Maggie Peterson
    Tommy Swerdlow
    Tommy Swerdlow
    • Jack Santosas Jack Santos
    Jack Colvin
    Jack Colvin
    • Dr. Ardmoreas Dr. Ardmore
    Neil Giuntoli
    Neil Giuntoli
    • Eddie Caputoas Eddie Caputo
    Juan Ramírez
    • Peddleras Peddler
    Alan Wilder
    Alan Wilder
    • Mr. Criswellas Mr. Criswell
    Richard Baird
    • News Reporter at Toy Storeas News Reporter at Toy Store
    Ray Oliver
    • Dr. Deathas Dr. Death
    • (as Raymond Oliver)
    Aaron Osborne
    Aaron Osborne
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    Tyler Hard
    • Monaas Mona
    Ted Liss
    • Georgeas George
    Roslyn Alexander
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Bo Kane
    Bo Kane
    • Male TV Newscasteras Male TV Newscaster
    • (as Robert Kane)
    Leila Lee Olsen
    • Female TV Newscasteras Female TV Newscaster
    • (as Leila Hee Olsen)
    • Director
      • Tom Holland
    • Writers
      • Don Mancini(story by) (screenplay by)
      • John Lafia(screenplay by)
      • Tom Holland(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When Charles Lee Ray needs to get a 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 be the new owner of him soon-to-come. Charles confides in Andy while he commits numerous murders and once the adults accept Andy's story as truth, it's too late. —Kris Hopson <kris.hopson@hotmail.com>
    andy barclay characterspellanimatronicchucky charactergift207 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • No one believes the truth...or lives to tell it.
    • Genres
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Catherine Hicks (Karen) and Kevin Yagher (Chucky's creator) met on set and were married a year later.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the movie, Chucky stabs the cop, Mike Norris, in the leg, and he falls and remains in the bedroom. Shortly after this, Chucky is shot several times by Karen, and his body parts are severed. This occurs in the living room and hallway. Mike Norris, still on the floor in the bedroom tells the backup cop who then arrives that Chuckie was shot and that his body is in pieces all over the place and to not touch any of them. It is impossible for Norris to know or to have seen any of this, as he was in the other room the entire time.
    • Quotes

      Karen Barclay: [she grabs Chucky] Talk to me.

      [pause]

      Karen Barclay: Come on, talk!

      [pause]

      Karen Barclay: I said, "talk to me", damn it!

      [Chucky gives no answer]

      Karen Barclay: All right! I'll make you talk!

      [Karen grabs Chucky, lights up her fireplace and holds Chucky near the fire]

      Karen Barclay: I SAID TALK TO ME, DAMN IT, OR ELSE I'M GONNA THROW YOU IN THE FIRE!

      [Chucky comes alive]

      Chucky: [screams] YOU STUPID BITCH, YOU FILTHY SLUT! I'LL TEACH YOU TO FUCK WITH ME!

      [Chucky attacks Karen]

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits, the film's title logo is shown above the United Artists logo.
    • 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
    • Connections
      Edited into Curse of Chucky (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      CHUCKY'S ANIMATED THEME
      Written & Produced by Mike Piccirillo

    User reviews393

    Review
    Top review
    Child's Play
    Incredible 1980's Horror Classic About Serial Killer Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif) who was mortally wounded in a police shoot-out, he uses a voodoo spell to transfer his soul into Chucky, a "Good Guys" doll. Andy (Alex Vincent) receives the doll as a birthday gift, and Chucky soon resumes his killing spree. However, Charles doesn't want to be trapped in the body of a doll forever. His only escape would be to transfer into the first human he revealed his true identity to... which places Andy in mortal danger.

    Amazing performance by Alex Vincent who starred as Andy. Amazing performance by Brad Dourif who played the voice of Chucky. Also great performance by Catherine Hicks and the entire cast. Chucky was funny and horrifying dangerous. I recommend Child's Play to all audiences. The child's play series are great and it would be amazing to see more and more made. I recommend them. GREAT THRILLER!
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    • ChrisOfficial
    • Jul 18, 2013

    FAQ3

    • What are the differences between the old BBFC 15 Version and the Uncut Version?
    • What other actors auditioned or dropped out?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blood Brother
    • Filming locations
      • Brewster Building Apartments - 2800 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • United Artists
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,244,684
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,583,963
      • Nov 13, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,196,684
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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