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201990 minHorror, Thriller

Child's Play

Is Child's Play a Hit or Flop?

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Is Child's Play worth watching? With a rating of 5.971/10, this Horror, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Child's Play Synopsis

Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic.

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Top Cast

Mark Hamill
Mark HamillChucky (voice)
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey PlazaKaren Barclay
Gabriel Bateman
Gabriel BatemanAndy Barclay
Brian Tyree Henry
Brian Tyree HenryDetective Mike Norris
Tim Matheson
Tim MathesonHenry Kaslan
David James Lewis
David James LewisShane
Beatrice Kitsos
Beatrice KitsosFalyn
Ty Consiglio
Ty ConsiglioPugg
Carlease Burke
Carlease BurkeDoreen
Marlon Kazadi
Marlon KazadiOmar

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Is Child's Play worth watching?

Child's Play has received mixed reviews with a 5.971/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Horror, Thriller movies.

Is Child's Play hit or flop?

Child's Play has received average ratings (5.971/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Child's Play?

Child's Play is a Horror, Thriller movie that Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988...

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Critic Reviews

JPV852Sep 27, 2019
★ 8

I'm not a fan of remakes but I will say and the 1988 Child's Play is great, but this updated version actually was not at all bad. Unlike The Hustle which was almost a scene-for-scene remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, just gender-swapping the main characters, this one has its own 21st century spin and honestly, it mostly worked. The dark humor and horror really blended well with director Lars Klevberg avoiding the tired jump scares. An added bonus, Mark Hamill made for a great voice as Chucky, though certainly Brad Dourif is still the best. Also doesn't hurt to have the lovely Aubrey Plaza, but does make me feel old seeing her play a mom... **3.75/5**

GimlyOct 2, 2019
★ 4

I'm one of those kids who usually supports a horror remake, I know the online horror community is ready to crap on them at a moment's notice, but I am always happy to go in with an open mind, and often get a lot of enjoyment out of them. Hell, John Carpenter's original _Halloween_ is only my **fifth** favourite _Halloween_ movie. Plus, I absolutely **love** both Audrey Plaza and Mark Hamill. But this 2019 _Child's Play_ is worse than the original in basically every way. It honestly might be the worst movie in the franchise. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._

MarthaJul 26, 2022
★ 6

I'm usually not a fan of remakes especially these days when it seems Hollywood is out of ideas and just goes around remaking movies for the hell of it. Childs Play is the exception to this rule. First off they remove the mystical element of what Child's Play was about ... there was no convict on the run or bad man who put his soul into the doll... the doll was reprogrammed or most of its functions were left open so that it would become violent and deadly. Mark Hamill played the perfect Chucky and the boy plays the perfect Andy. Even The Supporting Cast was better than I could have expected for a remake horror movie. If you skip this you're doing yourself a disservice especially if you're a fan of the child's play series. You can't deny that this is well put together. I wish I could say different because I don't want to like remakes but even I can't deny the fact that this was just really well done

Andre GonzalesMay 8, 2023
★ 8

I like the new look of chucky. It was a good movie. I would have liked to see more action. Should have been more victims as well.