Sorry Jack, Chucky‘s back. Indeed he was in 1990, exactly two years following the release of Tom Holland’s 1988 blockbuster Child’s Play. By then, Brad Dourif‘s unstoppable Good Guy doll was a household name, feared by children and adored by teenagers across the nation. So, when Child’s Play 2 arrived, let’s just say Chucky came […]
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After wrapping up on SYFY and USA late last year, Don Mancini’s “Chucky” Season 2 is now coming home to Blu-ray. Season 2 hits DVD and Blu-ray on March 28, 2023. The physical media release will include Deleted Scenes. The even better news? “Chucky” Season 3 is on the way later this year! In “Chucky” […]
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Chucky. Charles Lee Ray. The Good Guy doll. Thirty-five years later, Brad Dourif‘s foul-mouthed serial killer from the toy chest is a household name, a movie maniac that every kid grows up to fear … and eventually love through laughter. But that almost didn’t happen as the road to the long-running blockbuster horror franchise is […]
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The nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced this week, with the annual awards honoring media for “fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.” Of note here in the world of horror, Don Mancini‘s “Chucky” series, the second season of SYFY and USA’s hit series, has been nominated this year. “Chucky,” […]
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The newest member in the killer doll pantheon, M3GAN is currently slaying at the box office, with a sequel already in early development at this time. Of course, killer dolls and toys are a subgenre in and of themselves in horror, and no face shines brighter than that of Chucky. With M3GAN now providing Chucky […]
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One thing we’ve learned about the “Chucky” franchise over the years is that NOTHING is off the table, with creator Don Mancini frequently dipping back into the past to tie everything and everyone together into a single franchise universe. Characters including Glen, Glenda, Tiffany, Kyle, and Andy Barclay have all made their returns, much to […]
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Officially announced this morning, Don Mancini‘s hit horror series “Chucky” has been renewed for Season 3, set to return to both USA and SYFY with brand new episodes later this year! “The cast and crew of Chucky would like to thank fans and critics alike for their overwhelming response to season two, which we’re delighted to […]
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With Season 2 of Chucky wrapped up under the Christmas tree, Trace Thurman and I sat down with show runner Don Mancini to discuss bottle episode “Death in Denial,” why Nadine (Bella Higginbotham) had to die, and where the show could go in a potential Season 3. Let’s dive deep into all things “Chucky” with […]
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Each week Joe Lipsett will highlight a key scene or interaction in S02 of Don Mancini’s Chucky series to consider how the show is engaging with and contributing to queer horror. Happy holigays, Chucky viewers! Leave it to show runner Don Mancini to wrap the second season with a full-blown Christmas horror episode, complete with […]
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Don Mancini has maintained his streak of character and narrative surprises in “Chucky” Season Two, especially when it comes to Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly). While protagonists Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Bjorgvin Arnarson), and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) contended with their ongoing fight to remove Chucky from their lives, Tiffany’s impressive journey this season proved just […]
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Season Two of Don Mancini’s “Chucky” kicked off on Halloween and fittingly takes a bow over Christmas. The holiday-themed finale jumps ahead, picking up some time after the last episode’s wild events to bring season’s beatings and wrap up loose ends. “Chucky Actually” may not get quite as explosive as the penultimate episode, but it does pack in […]
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“Chucky” Season 2 comes to an end on Wednesday, November 23, and what’s extra special about “Chucky Actually” is that it’s set to be the show’s very first Christmas special. In the “Chucky” Season 2 finale, “Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos – Jake, Devon, and Lexy – receive a special gift. […]
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Each week Joe Lipsett will highlight a key scene or interaction in S02 of Don Mancini’s Chucky series to consider how the show is engaging with and contributing to queer horror. The time has come to finally tackle queerness in the Church. When it was revealed that Chucky S02 would take place at a Catholic […]
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This is it. The major death that ended last week’s episode of Don Mancini’s “Chucky” opened the floodgates, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to season two. All bets are off in the season’s penultimate episode, “Goin’ to the Chapel.” Reunions, revelations, and shocking deaths ensue when converging paths lead to an explosive final confrontation. There’s a sense […]
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Each week Joe Lipsett will highlight a key scene or interaction in Season 2 of Don Mancini’s Chucky series to consider how the show is engaging with and contributing to queer horror. RIP Nadine (Bella Higginbotham). I’ve spent a lot of time reminiscing on the character this week and thinking about what a fascinating contribution […]
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