Despite being primarily used as children’s toys, there is something inherently creepy about dolls; especially the larger ones that are almost the size of children. It taps into some primal survival instinct in our brain when we see something that has a humanoid shape or figure, but that we know isn’t human. So it’s no surprise that the horror genre has capitalized on this with … Continue reading Top 10 Creepy Dolls in Horror Movies/TV
Following an incredibly eventful and climactic exorcism and crossover of every character important to the franchise, no one knew how or where the season finale of Chucky would then take the story. If last week’s episode was the climax, this was very much the epilogue to the season, which tied up loose ends, but also set things up for what comes next… Christmas Surprises Much … Continue reading Chucky: “Chucky Actually” Review
Last week’s episode “Doll on Doll” left us wondering if “Nice Chucky” was genuine, had Tiffany wondering about her mental state, and had Glen wondering about their past. It also gave us a pretty massive revelation in the form of a cliffhanger, which this episode “He Is Risen Indeed” picks up and just runs with it! Shocking Revelations While episode cliffhangers have revealed that Andy … Continue reading Chucky: “He is Risen Indeed” Review
If there’s one thing we can say about horror franchises and the killers that occupy them is that they have a tendency to go on and on. This year alone we’ve had movies released featuring Leatherface, Ghostface, and Michael Myers, both of which have had their franchises running strong since the 1970s. And with a “Crystal Lake” prequel on the horizon over on Peacock, it … Continue reading Why Chucky Remains the “Purest” Horror Franchise
Following an incredibly creative and meta episode that not only saw the return of Glen and Glenda, but also featured a Bound reunion and a very satisfying escape for Nica, this week’s episode of Chucky brought us back to the main storyline involving the kids back at the Catholic School. And while last week’s episode felt very unusual in terms of plot and style, its … Continue reading Chucky “Doll on Doll” Review
After an episode that left us with an amusingly frustrating cliffhanger, this latest episode of Chucky not only delivered on paying off a subplot we haven’t seen since 2004, it also expanded on the franchise’s own mythology in a fascinating way. Switching Sides Following the capture of the scout Chucky that was sent to gather information on the three teenage protagonists, Jake, Devon, and Lexy … Continue reading Chucky: “Hail, Mary!” Review
Another week, another episode of SyFy/USA’s Chucky. While the season premiere felt like an epilogue to last season while also transitioning to the new setting, this second episode really set the tone of what we’re in for this season. In a way, it almost feels like a different series now, and that’s very much a compliment! The Way of the Lord Following the end of … Continue reading Chucky: “The Sinners Are Much More Fun” Review
You just can’t keep a Good Guy down! Fans of Chucky can rejoice as its second season just premiered. Picking up mere minutes after the end of Season 1, this season premiere wastes absolutely no time and hits the ground running! (Minor Spoilers Ahead) Lost Souls Opening with Andy and the truck filled with Chucky dolls. We see him attempt to destroy them all in … Continue reading Chucky: “Halloween II” Review
The latest episode Chucky “I Like to be Hugged” continues the series trend of blending dark humor with well-written characters and great suspense. But it takes things into new directions, and goes down a path of no return… Murder School Opening last week’s Halloween party at Oliver’s house, Jake is understandably devastated after watching Lexy blatantly mock his dead father with her costume. After finally … Continue reading Chucky: “I Like to Be Hugged” Review
You can’t keep a Good Guy down, which seems to be true of sequels. Following the success of 1988’s Child’s Play, a sequel was inevitable, and the result was 1990’s Child’s Play 2. Considered by many franchise fans to be even better than the original, this sequel took ideas the first movie only toyed with, and ran with them. In a series that’s still going … Continue reading 30 Fun Facts About “Child’s Play 2”
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