Child's Play (1988)
You'll wish it was only make-believe.
After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her 6-year old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
Director: Tom Holland
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 9, 1988
Cast
- Alex Vincent - Andy Barclay
- Brad Dourif - Chucky (voice) / Charles Lee Ray
- Catherine Hicks - Karen Barclay
- Chris Sarandon - Mike Norris
- Dinah Manoff - Maggie Peterson
- Tommy Swerdlow - Jack Santos
- Jack Colvin - Dr. Ardmore
- Neil Giuntoli - Eddie Caputo
- Juan Ramírez - Peddler
- Alan Wilder - Mr. Criswell
Screenplay
- Tom Holland (Screenplay)
- John Lafia (Screenplay)
- Don Mancini (Screenplay)
- Don Mancini (Story)
Music: Joe Renzetti
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editing: Edward Warschilka, Roy E. Peterson
Production: United Artists, David Kirschner Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $44M
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Bloody Slasher Horror, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp
Keywords
chicago, illinois, birthday, gun, voodoo, stalker, evil doll, murder, killer doll, serial killer, slasher, explosion, single mother, killer, doll, evil
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Child's Play about?
- After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her 6-year old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
- Who directed Child's Play?
- Child's Play was directed by Tom Holland.
- Who stars in Child's Play?
- Child's Play stars Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Dinah Manoff, Tommy Swerdlow.
- How long is Child's Play?
- Child's Play has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Child's Play?
- Child's Play is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of Child's Play?
- Child's Play had a budget of $9M.
- How much did Child's Play gross?
- Child's Play grossed $44M worldwide.
- Where was Child's Play produced?
- Child's Play was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Child's Play?
- The themes of Child's Play include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Bloody Slasher Horror, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp.