Brad Dourif has had an incredible acting career that stretches back more than fifty years – and back in the early days of that career, he even earned a “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” Oscar nomination for his performance in the 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Over a decade later, he started playing the role he is best known for, that of Charles Lee Ray, a.k.a. Chucky, a serial killer who uses voodoo to transfer his soul into the body of a doll. Dourif is now 74 years old, so when we hear that he has decided to retire from acting, it’s totally understandable… but while talking about his retirement, Dourif has also made sure to assure fans that his days of Chucky are not over. He will still continue to work on any Chucky projects that might come up.
News of Dourif’s retirement comes...
News of Dourif’s retirement comes...
- 4/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Previously known as Desire of the Prey, C. May Borgstrom’s thriller has been renamed Spirit in the Blood, and Screen Daily shares a first look image from the film this morning.
Summer H. Howell stars alongside Sarah-Maxine Racicot, Michael Wittenborn and Greg Bryk in Spirit in the Blood from UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures.
Summer H. Howell made her debut in Curse of Chucky back in 2013.
In the upcoming genre movie, “After a young girl is found dead in a secluded religious mountain community, a pack of teenage girls decide to fight against the evil spirits they believe killed her by embracing their own dark nature.”
Verena Gräfe-Höft produces for Junafilm, alongside Noah Segal for Elevation Pictures.
Stay tuned for a trailer and more info as we learn it.
Get all the latest headlines, reviews, and interviews along with exclusive podcasts, videos, and more with the Bloody Disgusting mobile...
Summer H. Howell stars alongside Sarah-Maxine Racicot, Michael Wittenborn and Greg Bryk in Spirit in the Blood from UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures.
Summer H. Howell made her debut in Curse of Chucky back in 2013.
In the upcoming genre movie, “After a young girl is found dead in a secluded religious mountain community, a pack of teenage girls decide to fight against the evil spirits they believe killed her by embracing their own dark nature.”
Verena Gräfe-Höft produces for Junafilm, alongside Noah Segal for Elevation Pictures.
Stay tuned for a trailer and more info as we learn it.
Get all the latest headlines, reviews, and interviews along with exclusive podcasts, videos, and more with the Bloody Disgusting mobile...
- 2/15/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Tom Holland's 1988 film "Child's Play" was initially meant to be a satire of the commercial madness that swept the world when Cabbage Patch Kids proliferated through the marketplace a few years before. What if, "Child's Play" asked, the soul of a vicious serial killer possessed your ultra-hot Christmas toy? The result was a genuinely creepy supernatural thriller about a young boy named Andy (Alex Vincent) his single mom (Catherine Hicks) and the mysterious Good Guy doll who likely contains the personality of Charles Lee "Chucky" Ray (Brad Dourif), known to the police as the Lakeshore Strangler.
Like many of the slasher films of the 1980s, "Child's Play" was extensively sequelized. The mythos of Chucky the killer doll expanded, leading to strange byzantine rules of voodoo magic (Chucky uses a magical amulet and magic spells to shunt his soul into a doll body), as well as inter-doll mating, and a lot of queerness.
Like many of the slasher films of the 1980s, "Child's Play" was extensively sequelized. The mythos of Chucky the killer doll expanded, leading to strange byzantine rules of voodoo magic (Chucky uses a magical amulet and magic spells to shunt his soul into a doll body), as well as inter-doll mating, and a lot of queerness.
- 1/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Unleashed on theaters in 1988, director Tom Holland's "Child's Play" introduced America to Chucky, a My Buddy-like doll inhabited by the soul of a foul-mouthed serial killer. Equal parts absurd and frightening, that first movie spawned six sequels, a remake, and a TV series. Of all the iconic '80s horror villains, he's the only one still written by his original creator, Don Mancini. As such, the TV series has brought back many actors and characters from throughout the franchise's history, in an increasingly complicated -- and refreshingly LGBTQ-positive -- narrative of epic proportions. A narrative that involves Devon Sawa playing multiple roles, for some reason.
Fans of the show know where some of the original film's cast members ended up, but what about the rest? Shot in Chicago, "Child's Play" made use of several local stage talents, as well as a few veteran actors and familiar faces. Can you...
Fans of the show know where some of the original film's cast members ended up, but what about the rest? Shot in Chicago, "Child's Play" made use of several local stage talents, as well as a few veteran actors and familiar faces. Can you...
- 11/18/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- Slash Film
Clockwise from upper left: Curse Of Chucky (Universal Studios Home Entertainment), Hush (Netflix), Trick ‘R Treat (Warner Bros.), Creep (The Orchard)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Common wisdom dictates that when a film doesn’t get a theatrical release it’s a sure sign that it’s crap (see pretty...
Common wisdom dictates that when a film doesn’t get a theatrical release it’s a sure sign that it’s crap (see pretty...
- 10/18/2023
- by Matt Mills
- avclub.com
This Friday is the Final Friday the 13th of the year, and it’s all the more special because it’s taking place in October, mere weeks before Halloween. How are we celebrating?
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
- 10/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
I don’t need to inform anyone that mainstream Hollywood entertainment is still in the grips of a franchise and IP based fervor. Mega franchises, sequels, reboots, requels, remakes – all of these have been the lion’s share of high profile releases for well over a decade now. Everything from the most recognizable franchises in film history to more niche pop cultural artifacts have been resurrected, dusted off, and had a new coat of paint air-brushed on.
Every day across social media the online film community seems to litigate “the state” of Hollywood.
Superhero fatigue. Franchise fatigue. You know the discourse. Personally, I take as much of a nonchalant attitude with all this stuff as I can. I have my peccadillos. I have my areas of agreement regarding “the state” of Hollywood. But at the end of the day I’m just…a dude. A dude who just wants to...
Every day across social media the online film community seems to litigate “the state” of Hollywood.
Superhero fatigue. Franchise fatigue. You know the discourse. Personally, I take as much of a nonchalant attitude with all this stuff as I can. I have my peccadillos. I have my areas of agreement regarding “the state” of Hollywood. But at the end of the day I’m just…a dude. A dude who just wants to...
- 10/5/2023
- by Tyler Eschberger
- bloody-disgusting.com
October TV Alert! Dive into our essential Halloween TV Guide for 2023 and catch the most anticipated screenings this spooky season. This guide is your passport to the best horror movie premieres, spooky specials, and halloween horror movie marathons TV and streaming have to offer. We’ve compiled all of the mega-hits from AMC Fearfest, SyFy, Shudder, crowd-favorite Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween, and more!
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just in for the October vibes, there’s bound to be something perfect to get you into the Halloween spirit this season. Whether you want to watch all of the Halloween films backward, or stressed-out bakers making giant Halloween disasterpieces while a big clock on the wall yells at them, we’ve got ya covered! And for our global audience, use this timezone converter link to align your screams with the screen’s. Please note: schedules are subject to change.
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just in for the October vibes, there’s bound to be something perfect to get you into the Halloween spirit this season. Whether you want to watch all of the Halloween films backward, or stressed-out bakers making giant Halloween disasterpieces while a big clock on the wall yells at them, we’ve got ya covered! And for our global audience, use this timezone converter link to align your screams with the screen’s. Please note: schedules are subject to change.
- 9/25/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
While you wait for “Chucky” Season 3, Syfy is getting you ready for the horror icon’s small screen return with a Chucky Movie Marathon all day long today, September 19.
Syfy’s “Chucky Movie Marathon” is underway now, and the full lineup includes…
12:25pm – Child’s Play 2 2:25pm – Child’s Play 3 4:25pm – Bride of Chucky 6:25pm – Seed of Chucky 8:25pm – Curse of Chucky 10:25pm – Cult of Chucky
The marathon paves the way for “Chucky” Season 3 on October 4, 2023!
Season 3 finds the killer doll ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House. How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? And how can Jake, Devon, and Lexy possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure building, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up?...
Syfy’s “Chucky Movie Marathon” is underway now, and the full lineup includes…
12:25pm – Child’s Play 2 2:25pm – Child’s Play 3 4:25pm – Bride of Chucky 6:25pm – Seed of Chucky 8:25pm – Curse of Chucky 10:25pm – Cult of Chucky
The marathon paves the way for “Chucky” Season 3 on October 4, 2023!
Season 3 finds the killer doll ensconced with the most powerful family in the world — America’s First Family, inside the infamous walls of the White House. How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? And how can Jake, Devon, and Lexy possibly get to Chucky inside the world’s most secure building, all while balancing the pressures of romantic relationships and growing up?...
- 9/19/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Four years after Curse of Chucky reunited horror hounds with their favorite Good Guy, writer-director Don Mancini continued to pile on the decades-long story with its seventh entry, Cult of Chucky. Like Curse, the straight-to-vod sequel revolves around one location — in this case, a mental hospital — and follows the exploits of Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif), whose fate continues to add a disturbing spin to the term “final girl”.
Does it all work, though? Or is it too much story for one movie? That’s a question the Halloweenies will try to answer in their latest episode. Join the gang as they make sense of the intertwining arcs and the layered mythology, chart the influence of the hospital as a horror setting, dream up the 2017 soundtrack-that-could-have-been, and mull over how this film (and also Curse) truly set the stage for the ensuing TV series.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts,...
Does it all work, though? Or is it too much story for one movie? That’s a question the Halloweenies will try to answer in their latest episode. Join the gang as they make sense of the intertwining arcs and the layered mythology, chart the influence of the hospital as a horror setting, dream up the 2017 soundtrack-that-could-have-been, and mull over how this film (and also Curse) truly set the stage for the ensuing TV series.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Blumhouse and Universal's "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is looking more and more like it has the makings of being the reason for the Halloween season, and a big part of the allure is seeing the larger-than-life animatronics of Foxy, Bonnie, Chica, and Freddy Fazbear in live-action. The fearsome foursome of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria (home to child murder and possessed robot animals) represents the introduction to horror for a new generation, so it was important that no shortcuts were taken in bringing them all to life. Fortunately, the creative team behind "FNaF" went above and beyond by enlisting the services of the legendary Jim Henson's Creature Shop. With the help of some of the very best in the biz, all of the animatronics look character-correct ... and downright terrifying.
While the "FNaF" baddies could have very easily stayed as digital creations as they debuted in Scott Cawthon's video games,...
While the "FNaF" baddies could have very easily stayed as digital creations as they debuted in Scott Cawthon's video games,...
- 9/2/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The most wonderful time of year is nearly upon us! With Halloween season just around the corner, Peacock unveiled an impressive lineup today of more than 100 Halloween, horror, thriller, and spooky season titles hitting the platform this September.
Get ready, the list is massive…
Whether you’re looking for recent releases like Hypnotic, or cult gems like Slither, Peacock invites you to face your fears in September. Binge complete freakish franchises like Chucky, Saw, and Amityville, or tune-in for fun family fare that includes Ghostbusters and Casper. Look for a variety of classic horror to arrive on the streaming service mid-September.
Speaking of “Chucky,” if you’re looking to catch up on the series ahead of season three, Peacock brings “Chucky” season two to their Halloween HQ on September 4. That gives you a whole month to catch up before the October 4 premiere of “Chucky” season three.
Full Peacock Halloween horror highlights below.
Get ready, the list is massive…
Whether you’re looking for recent releases like Hypnotic, or cult gems like Slither, Peacock invites you to face your fears in September. Binge complete freakish franchises like Chucky, Saw, and Amityville, or tune-in for fun family fare that includes Ghostbusters and Casper. Look for a variety of classic horror to arrive on the streaming service mid-September.
Speaking of “Chucky,” if you’re looking to catch up on the series ahead of season three, Peacock brings “Chucky” season two to their Halloween HQ on September 4. That gives you a whole month to catch up before the October 4 premiere of “Chucky” season three.
Full Peacock Halloween horror highlights below.
- 8/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
In 2013, nearly 10 years after Seed of Chucky hit theaters, Charles Lee Ray came home. Sort of. He arrived on the doorsteps of not only the Pierce family, but all the fans who had been waiting for years to see their favorite Good Guy in another misadventure. Needless to say, Don Mancini delivered with Curse of Chucky.
Is Curse the greatest direct-to-video sequel of all time? That’s a question for the Halloweenies to answer — and they do. Elsewhere, they also discuss Mancini’s direction, Chucky’s new face, the leading chops of Fiona Dourif, Universal 1440 Entertainment, the glory of Winnipeg, all of those great graphics, and more.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street,...
Is Curse the greatest direct-to-video sequel of all time? That’s a question for the Halloweenies to answer — and they do. Elsewhere, they also discuss Mancini’s direction, Chucky’s new face, the leading chops of Fiona Dourif, Universal 1440 Entertainment, the glory of Winnipeg, all of those great graphics, and more.
Stream the episode below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
There’s something inherently unsettling about inanimate objects that move on their own accord. Especially if they happen to resemble people. Which is what makes dolls so perfect for the horror genre; the uncanny valley of it all heightens the fear response in audiences.
This week’s streaming picks belong to the killer doll subgenre. These pint-sized homicidal maniacs deliver plenty of scares, heart, humor, and occasionally a great fashion sense.
As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Asylum – Fandor, freevee, Plex, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Screambox, Shout TV, Tubi
This Amicus Production feature sets its wraparound in an asylum, where a doctor arrives for a job interview. His interviewer subjects him to an unorthodox interview process, which entails four tales of terror. The final segment before the epilogue, “Mannikins of Horror,” introduces a mad scientist type in Dr.
This week’s streaming picks belong to the killer doll subgenre. These pint-sized homicidal maniacs deliver plenty of scares, heart, humor, and occasionally a great fashion sense.
As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Asylum – Fandor, freevee, Plex, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Screambox, Shout TV, Tubi
This Amicus Production feature sets its wraparound in an asylum, where a doctor arrives for a job interview. His interviewer subjects him to an unorthodox interview process, which entails four tales of terror. The final segment before the epilogue, “Mannikins of Horror,” introduces a mad scientist type in Dr.
- 8/14/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year, Scream Factory brought the 1988 classic Child’s Play and its first two sequels, 1990’s Child’s Play 2 and 1991’s Child’s Play 3, to 4K Uhd. A couple months ago, they announced they’ll also be giving the four “- of Chucky” sequels – Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky – 4K releases on August 29th. And one month out from the street date, Scream Factory has revealed the list of extras that will be on the discs.
These films can be pre-ordered at This Link, and you can either pick them up individually (for $36.98 each), or you can choose between two bundles. One “Chucky 4 – 7” bundle comes with an exclusive retro prism sticker, 8 exclusive posters, and 4 exclusive slipcovers. That one goes for the price of $149.99. The other bundle comes with all of those items, plus an exclusive trading card set and an exclusive enamel pin set.
These films can be pre-ordered at This Link, and you can either pick them up individually (for $36.98 each), or you can choose between two bundles. One “Chucky 4 – 7” bundle comes with an exclusive retro prism sticker, 8 exclusive posters, and 4 exclusive slipcovers. That one goes for the price of $149.99. The other bundle comes with all of those items, plus an exclusive trading card set and an exclusive enamel pin set.
- 7/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Tubi opens June with an intense WWII drama “Inglourious Basterds.” Allied officer Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) assembles a team of five tough Jewish soldiers to spread fear throughout the Third Reich. They have one assignment: assassinate Nazi leaders. Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the unconventional war drama. Eli Roth, Melanie Laurent, and Christopher Walz co-star.
Watch the trailer of “Inglourious Basterds”:
The network is also streaming the original documentary “Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story” on June 7. The murder of teenager Hae Min Lee was the focal point of a “Serial” podcast, which questioned if boyfriend Syed was her killer. After serving 22 years in prison, Syed was released, still proclaiming his innocence. Now, he may return.
Another streamer original, “Magic Carpet Rides,” arrives June 14. It centers on a social influencer torn between sharing her budding romance or honoring her boyfriend’s request to keep their life private.
Check...
Watch the trailer of “Inglourious Basterds”:
The network is also streaming the original documentary “Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story” on June 7. The murder of teenager Hae Min Lee was the focal point of a “Serial” podcast, which questioned if boyfriend Syed was her killer. After serving 22 years in prison, Syed was released, still proclaiming his innocence. Now, he may return.
Another streamer original, “Magic Carpet Rides,” arrives June 14. It centers on a social influencer torn between sharing her budding romance or honoring her boyfriend’s request to keep their life private.
Check...
- 5/31/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Last year, Scream Factory brought the 1988 classic Child’s Play and its first two sequels, 1990’s Child’s Play 2 and 1991’s Child’s Play 3, to 4K Uhd. Now they’re set to bring the rest of the films in the franchise to 4K Uhd. On July 25th, Scream Factory will be releasing their 4K Uhd editions of the four “- of Chucky” sequels – Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky. These films can be pre-ordered at This Link, and you can either pick them up individually (for $36.98 each), or you can choose between two bundles.
One “Chucky 4 – 7” bundle comes with an exclusive retro prism sticker, 8 exclusive posters, and 4 exclusive slipcovers. That one goes for the price of $149.99. The other bundle comes with all of those items, plus an exclusive trading card set and an exclusive enamel pin set. That one goes for $223.98.
Directed by Ronny Yu...
One “Chucky 4 – 7” bundle comes with an exclusive retro prism sticker, 8 exclusive posters, and 4 exclusive slipcovers. That one goes for the price of $149.99. The other bundle comes with all of those items, plus an exclusive trading card set and an exclusive enamel pin set. That one goes for $223.98.
Directed by Ronny Yu...
- 5/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Scream Factory recently released the first three Child’s Play movies on 4K Ultra HD, and the rest of the original franchise is now headed to 4K Ultra HD later this year.
Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky are all coming to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 25, Scream Factory has announced this morning.
You can pre-order all four movies today, individually or bundled together.
In Bride of Chucky (1998), “Chucky, the doll possessed by a serial killer, discovers the perfect mate to kill and revive into the body of another doll. Tiffany is born.”
And then in Seed of Chucky (2004), “Chucky and Tiffany are resurrected by their child and hit Hollywood, where a movie depicting the killer dolls’ murder spree is underway.”
Later in Curse of Chucky (2013), “After her mother’s mysterious death, Nica begins to suspect that Chucky may be the key to recent bloodshed and chaos.
Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky are all coming to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 25, Scream Factory has announced this morning.
You can pre-order all four movies today, individually or bundled together.
In Bride of Chucky (1998), “Chucky, the doll possessed by a serial killer, discovers the perfect mate to kill and revive into the body of another doll. Tiffany is born.”
And then in Seed of Chucky (2004), “Chucky and Tiffany are resurrected by their child and hit Hollywood, where a movie depicting the killer dolls’ murder spree is underway.”
Later in Curse of Chucky (2013), “After her mother’s mysterious death, Nica begins to suspect that Chucky may be the key to recent bloodshed and chaos.
- 5/1/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Plot: Kyra Gardner, the daughter of special effects artist and puppeteer Tony Gardner, takes a journey through the Child’s Play franchise.
Review: Friday the 13th has Crystal Lake Memories (both the book and the movie). The Nightmare on Elm Street series has the documentary Never Sleep Again. But a lot of the big horror franchises are still waiting to receive their definitive documentaries. Last year, I read the book Reign of Chucky, a film-by-film examination of the Child’s Play / Chucky franchise that was packed with interesting information about the making of the movies. But since it was assembled during the production of season 2 of the Chucky TV series, it was missing one major element: authors Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins weren’t able to land interviews with some of the most prominent players in the franchise, like Don Mancini, who has written every entry in the series, or actors Brad Dourif,...
Review: Friday the 13th has Crystal Lake Memories (both the book and the movie). The Nightmare on Elm Street series has the documentary Never Sleep Again. But a lot of the big horror franchises are still waiting to receive their definitive documentaries. Last year, I read the book Reign of Chucky, a film-by-film examination of the Child’s Play / Chucky franchise that was packed with interesting information about the making of the movies. But since it was assembled during the production of season 2 of the Chucky TV series, it was missing one major element: authors Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins weren’t able to land interviews with some of the most prominent players in the franchise, like Don Mancini, who has written every entry in the series, or actors Brad Dourif,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner’s examination of the Child’s Play franchise comes from a personal place in Living with Chucky, debuting on Screambox and Digital on April 4, 2023.
Kyra Elise Gardner is the daughter of Tony Gardner, one of the most prominent and integral special effects artists in the “Chucky” franchise. For the Gardners, Chucky is family.
And the Chucky films, well, they’re often about family as well.
The filmmaker’s familial relationship with the killer Good Guy doll, voiced by Brad Dourif, fittingly coincided with the horror icon unexpectedly finding himself a family in Bride of Chucky. Bride, penned by Don Mancini and directed by Ronny Yu, gave series protagonist Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) a much-needed rest and instead introduced franchise mainstay Tiffany Valentine (Jennifer Tilly), opening up new layers to Chucky in the process.
The very human but unhinged Tiffany revives Chucky through voodoo, hoping to rekindle their...
Kyra Elise Gardner is the daughter of Tony Gardner, one of the most prominent and integral special effects artists in the “Chucky” franchise. For the Gardners, Chucky is family.
And the Chucky films, well, they’re often about family as well.
The filmmaker’s familial relationship with the killer Good Guy doll, voiced by Brad Dourif, fittingly coincided with the horror icon unexpectedly finding himself a family in Bride of Chucky. Bride, penned by Don Mancini and directed by Ronny Yu, gave series protagonist Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) a much-needed rest and instead introduced franchise mainstay Tiffany Valentine (Jennifer Tilly), opening up new layers to Chucky in the process.
The very human but unhinged Tiffany revives Chucky through voodoo, hoping to rekindle their...
- 3/31/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Wanna play? Ahead of the Season 2 finale of “Chucky” tonight on both USA and Syfy, you can head over to Syfy to watch an all-day marathon of the original Chucky movies!
The marathon kicked off at 9am Est today with Child’s Play 2.
Here’s the full lineup…
9am Est – Child’s Play 2 11am – Child’s Play 3 1pm – Bride of Chucky 3pm – Seed of Chucky 5pm – Curse of Chucky 7pm – Cult of Chucky 9pm – “Chucky” Season 2 Finale!
In the “Chucky” Season 2 finale, “Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos – Jake, Devon, and Lexy – receive a special gift. Meanwhile, Tiffany plots her escape.”
“Chucky Actually” premieres Tonight, November 23 at 9pm Est on USA and Syfy.
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The marathon kicked off at 9am Est today with Child’s Play 2.
Here’s the full lineup…
9am Est – Child’s Play 2 11am – Child’s Play 3 1pm – Bride of Chucky 3pm – Seed of Chucky 5pm – Curse of Chucky 7pm – Cult of Chucky 9pm – “Chucky” Season 2 Finale!
In the “Chucky” Season 2 finale, “Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos – Jake, Devon, and Lexy – receive a special gift. Meanwhile, Tiffany plots her escape.”
“Chucky Actually” premieres Tonight, November 23 at 9pm Est on USA and Syfy.
The post Syfy Airing an All-Day “Chucky” Movie Marathon Ahead of the Show’s Season 2 Finale Tonight appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 11/23/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
God of War Ragnarok is many things, but one of the game’s best features is its nearly unrivaled cinematic presentation style. Of course, the sequel’s ambitious narrative and storytelling would be nothing without the perfect cast of voice actors to play every character.
Thankfully, Ragnarok features such a cast. While many of the game’s principal characters (and voice actors) are returning from 2018’s God of War, those familiar faces and voices are joined by some fully-realized new characters that help make this game the most epic God of War adventure yet.
Before we dive a bit deeper into all that, you should know that the full God of War: Ragnarok cast is massive. Not only would it be incredibly difficult to list every single voiced character in the game in anything close to a legible format, but we would be spoiling a significant portion of the game...
Thankfully, Ragnarok features such a cast. While many of the game’s principal characters (and voice actors) are returning from 2018’s God of War, those familiar faces and voices are joined by some fully-realized new characters that help make this game the most epic God of War adventure yet.
Before we dive a bit deeper into all that, you should know that the full God of War: Ragnarok cast is massive. Not only would it be incredibly difficult to list every single voiced character in the game in anything close to a legible format, but we would be spoiling a significant portion of the game...
- 11/8/2022
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
If you aren’t watching Syfy’s original series “Chucky,” then you’re missing out on an irreverent, fun, and spooky continuation of Don Mancini’s “Child Play” universe. You’re also missing out on an Emmy-worthy performance from actress Fiona Dourif. “An Emmy for the ‘Chucky’ series?” you ask. Honestly, it’s worth it for more than just Dourif (but she’s the Mvp).
The writing is sharp, with its meta pokes at Hollywood — thanks to Jennifer Tilly’s hilarious dual performance as Tiffany Valentine and Jennifer Tilly — as well as organized religion and the horror landscape in general. And the puppetry effects leave the audience believing they’re seeing a sentient Charles Lee Ray himself, as opposed to some object being yanked and manipulated by three people.
But Dourif is the one who dominates the second season. Dourif is as canon to the series at this point as her father,...
The writing is sharp, with its meta pokes at Hollywood — thanks to Jennifer Tilly’s hilarious dual performance as Tiffany Valentine and Jennifer Tilly — as well as organized religion and the horror landscape in general. And the puppetry effects leave the audience believing they’re seeing a sentient Charles Lee Ray himself, as opposed to some object being yanked and manipulated by three people.
But Dourif is the one who dominates the second season. Dourif is as canon to the series at this point as her father,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
Many horror fans say they grew up with Chucky, but none can claim a connection to the slashing doll quite like filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner. As the daughter of special effects legend Tony Gardner – who helped bring Chucky to life countless times – she experienced Chucky’s evolution at home. Not every four-year-old can say Chucky was waiting for them after kindergarten class!
Since Seed of Chucky, Tony Gardner has been the head puppeteer of our favorite pint-sized murderer, giving Kyra Elise Gardner some killer memories of her father’s meticulous design work and puppeteering. Now, Gardner describes Chucky as “a little brother,” who travels with her to film festivals or watches her from the corner of the room during interviews like the creepiest (and best) “stuffed animal.” But her bond to the doll and its connection to her family has shifted over time, inspiring her to craft a documentary about the experience,...
Since Seed of Chucky, Tony Gardner has been the head puppeteer of our favorite pint-sized murderer, giving Kyra Elise Gardner some killer memories of her father’s meticulous design work and puppeteering. Now, Gardner describes Chucky as “a little brother,” who travels with her to film festivals or watches her from the corner of the room during interviews like the creepiest (and best) “stuffed animal.” But her bond to the doll and its connection to her family has shifted over time, inspiring her to craft a documentary about the experience,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
To get us ready for the premiere of “Chucky” Season 2 on October 5, Syfy will be hosting a Child’s Play / “Chucky” marathon beginning this Saturday and running All Weekend Long!
Syfy’s “Chucky Marathon” includes not only the first season of the “Chucky” series from last year, but also several of the Child’s Play movies that are set in the same world as the show.
The marathon kicks off at 7pm Est on Saturday, October 1 with Child’s Play 2, followed by Child’s Play 3, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky. The first several hours of Sunday are dedicated to the “Chucky” TV series, with this Sunday’s lineup later including Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky.
Monday and even into Tuesday brings even more Chucky hijinks, with Seed of Chucky, Child’s Play 2, and several episodes...
Syfy’s “Chucky Marathon” includes not only the first season of the “Chucky” series from last year, but also several of the Child’s Play movies that are set in the same world as the show.
The marathon kicks off at 7pm Est on Saturday, October 1 with Child’s Play 2, followed by Child’s Play 3, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky. The first several hours of Sunday are dedicated to the “Chucky” TV series, with this Sunday’s lineup later including Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky.
Monday and even into Tuesday brings even more Chucky hijinks, with Seed of Chucky, Child’s Play 2, and several episodes...
- 9/30/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Child’s Play / Chucky franchise is set to continue with the October 5th premiere of Chucky season 2 on Syfy and USA Network – and that means it’s time for us to tell us everything you need to know to be up-to-date on this franchise with a new episode of our Wtf You Need to Know video series! Check it out in the embed above.
The Child’s Play / Chucky franchise consists of the original Child’s Play, Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky, and the Chucky TV series. There was also a remake released a few years ago, but that didn’t impact the continuing story of the original Chucky.
Here’s the information on Wtf You Need to Know:
Sometimes binging a whole franchise just isn’t feasible as there are only so many hours in the day.
The Child’s Play / Chucky franchise consists of the original Child’s Play, Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky, and the Chucky TV series. There was also a remake released a few years ago, but that didn’t impact the continuing story of the original Chucky.
Here’s the information on Wtf You Need to Know:
Sometimes binging a whole franchise just isn’t feasible as there are only so many hours in the day.
- 9/30/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It's admirable how dedicated "Chucky" creator Don Mancini has been to shepherding this world across the greater span of three decades. Chucky has been his baby ever since he constructed the script that would ultimately become "Child's Play." While some slasher icons have taken to space travel in the latter part of their own franchise, Chucky is the rare example of a character that has committed to staying on his own unique path.
Across seven feature films and one season of television, the "Chucky" series has successfully experimented in wild tone shifts while remaining firm in sticking to one continuity. Plunging from the haunted house chills of "Curse of Chucky" directly after the ultra campy "Seed of Chucky" is a case of tonal whiplash that, while drastic, is more than welcome.
The USA and Syfy co-production has managed to make Chucky creepy while still finding ways to tap into the...
Across seven feature films and one season of television, the "Chucky" series has successfully experimented in wild tone shifts while remaining firm in sticking to one continuity. Plunging from the haunted house chills of "Curse of Chucky" directly after the ultra campy "Seed of Chucky" is a case of tonal whiplash that, while drastic, is more than welcome.
The USA and Syfy co-production has managed to make Chucky creepy while still finding ways to tap into the...
- 9/16/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
You just can't keep a Good Guy down. Though momentarily interrupted by molten plastic, shotgun blasts, and an Osha-violating carnival fan, Chucky has managed to survive seven feature films, a surprisingly awesome remake, and a television series entering its second season. The USA and SyFy co-production from "Chucky" creator Don Mancini has been pulling double duty as it follows a new set of characters, while also building upon the momentous events from "Cult of Chucky."
With a full season under its belt, "Chucky" has done a great job of sticking to its decades-long continuity, which has undergone a number of tone shifts. Brad Dourif has voiced the little psycho puppet since the '80s, with only the kind of foul-mouthed flair that he brings to this character. "A true classic never goes out of style," as Chucky would say.
With season 2 only weeks away, IGN has released an exclusive trailer...
With a full season under its belt, "Chucky" has done a great job of sticking to its decades-long continuity, which has undergone a number of tone shifts. Brad Dourif has voiced the little psycho puppet since the '80s, with only the kind of foul-mouthed flair that he brings to this character. "A true classic never goes out of style," as Chucky would say.
With season 2 only weeks away, IGN has released an exclusive trailer...
- 9/15/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
"Child's Play" and all things Chucky have always been a part of Fiona Dourif's life. Her father, the Oscar and Emmy nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Brad Dourif has a remarkable career spanning over four decades, but for a huge subset of society, he'll always be known best as the voice of Chucky and the serial killer Charles Lee Ray. A few years into an acting career of her own, Fiona was brilliantly cast as the wheelchair-using Nica Pierce in "Curse of Chucky," and returned only to be possessed by half of Charles Lee Ray's soul in "Cult of Chucky." Now, four years later, Nica has...
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The post Chucky is a Family Affair for Fiona Dourif [Interview] appeared first on /Film.
- 11/18/2021
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Ever since her arrival in Curse of Chucky as Nica Pierce, Fiona Dourif has quickly become one of my favorite players in the Chuckyverse, with her work on the new Chucky TV series allowing her to hit all-new creative highs with her character, or characters, which might be a more precise way of putting things these days.
Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to speak with the absolutely delightful Dourif, who discussed everything from her initial fears coming into the franchise, eventually taking on the character that her dad made iconic nearly 35 years ago, her mind-blowing transformation via prosthetics in Chucky, sharing scenes with Jennifer Tilly, and so much more.
Check out our interview with Fiona Dourif below, and be sure to tune in for the final two episodes of the first season of Chucky on Tuesday nights on both Syfy and USA Network.
**Spoiler Warning: We discuss details of episodes 5 and 6 of Chucky,...
Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to speak with the absolutely delightful Dourif, who discussed everything from her initial fears coming into the franchise, eventually taking on the character that her dad made iconic nearly 35 years ago, her mind-blowing transformation via prosthetics in Chucky, sharing scenes with Jennifer Tilly, and so much more.
Check out our interview with Fiona Dourif below, and be sure to tune in for the final two episodes of the first season of Chucky on Tuesday nights on both Syfy and USA Network.
**Spoiler Warning: We discuss details of episodes 5 and 6 of Chucky,...
- 11/17/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Chucky is a family affair for Fiona Dourif. The daughter of award-winning Brad Dourif, whose voice and body brought the iconic serial killer turned possessed doll to life, joined dad in the Child’s Play franchise as poor unfortunate soul Nica Pierce in Curse of Chucky, and then was at the center of Cult of Chucky. Freed from the Harrogate psychiatric hospital, Nica was last seen hitting the road with Jennifer Tilly’s Tiffany. With the TV series in full swing on Syfy and USA, familiar faces from the films are popping up to continue their respective stories among the new generation of characters. We caught up with Fiona to talk about getting to play in the Chucky world again, that steamy love scene, and what’s to come as we head toward the December 14 season finale. When you found out about the television adaptation of Chucky, what was your reaction?...
- 11/16/2021
- TV Insider
“The Blue Rose,” a new noir thriller from writer- director George Baron, has rounded out its ensemble cast.
Joining the project currently shooting in Los Angeles is Ray Wise, Danielle Bisutti, Nikko Austen Smith, Logan Miller and newcomer and musician Glüme. They join the previously announced Olivia Scott Welch and Baron, who will also star.
Set in the 1950s, the movie follows a one-night journey of two rookie detectives as they set out to solve a homicide, only to find themselves in an alternate reality made up of their worst nightmares.
Sarena Khan and Andra Gordon are producing under their Athena Pictures banner with Jay Van Hoy of Parts & Labor and Tracie Dalton executive producing.
Wise is a screen and stage veteran best known for his role as Leland Palmer on “Twin Peaks,” and has also recently appeared as a series regular on ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” and FX’s “Fargo.
Joining the project currently shooting in Los Angeles is Ray Wise, Danielle Bisutti, Nikko Austen Smith, Logan Miller and newcomer and musician Glüme. They join the previously announced Olivia Scott Welch and Baron, who will also star.
Set in the 1950s, the movie follows a one-night journey of two rookie detectives as they set out to solve a homicide, only to find themselves in an alternate reality made up of their worst nightmares.
Sarena Khan and Andra Gordon are producing under their Athena Pictures banner with Jay Van Hoy of Parts & Labor and Tracie Dalton executive producing.
Wise is a screen and stage veteran best known for his role as Leland Palmer on “Twin Peaks,” and has also recently appeared as a series regular on ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” and FX’s “Fargo.
- 10/21/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
There’s a terrifying amount of scare-centric programming this October, whether it’s being broadcast or streamed.
Paramount+ has announced its “Peak Screaming” package, which will encompass scary movies, kids shows and originals. Amazon, of course, is releasing four original Blumhouse films this month: Bingo Hell, Black as Night, The Manor and Madres. Peacock may have the largest cache of Halloween goodies, none more tasty than the latest installment of that most seasonally-appropriate of franchises, Halloween Kills. It debuts on October 15 on Peacock and in theaters.
October 1
30 Days of Night (Peacock)
Bingo Hell (Prime Video)
Black As Night (Prime Video)
Blippi’s Spooky Spells Halloween (Hulu)
The Blob (Peacock)
Bride of Chucky (Peacock)
Cat People (Peacock)
Child’s Play (Paramount+)
Child’s Play 2 (Peacock)
Child’s Play 3 (Peacock)
Crawl (Paramount+)
Cult of Chucky (Peacock)
Curse of Chucky (Peacock)
Curse of the Fly (Peacock)
Day of the Dead (Peacock)
Devil (Peacock)
The Devil Inside (Paramount+)
Dracula,...
Paramount+ has announced its “Peak Screaming” package, which will encompass scary movies, kids shows and originals. Amazon, of course, is releasing four original Blumhouse films this month: Bingo Hell, Black as Night, The Manor and Madres. Peacock may have the largest cache of Halloween goodies, none more tasty than the latest installment of that most seasonally-appropriate of franchises, Halloween Kills. It debuts on October 15 on Peacock and in theaters.
October 1
30 Days of Night (Peacock)
Bingo Hell (Prime Video)
Black As Night (Prime Video)
Blippi’s Spooky Spells Halloween (Hulu)
The Blob (Peacock)
Bride of Chucky (Peacock)
Cat People (Peacock)
Child’s Play (Paramount+)
Child’s Play 2 (Peacock)
Child’s Play 3 (Peacock)
Crawl (Paramount+)
Cult of Chucky (Peacock)
Curse of Chucky (Peacock)
Curse of the Fly (Peacock)
Day of the Dead (Peacock)
Devil (Peacock)
The Devil Inside (Paramount+)
Dracula,...
- 10/20/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
If you asked me to name my favorite horror film franchise, I wouldn’t cite the usual suspects. My go-to slasher is a pint-sized ginger-haired terror in coveralls whose Good Guy exterior hides a killer underneath. Yep, Don Mancini’s “Child’s Play” series has terrified me, dazzled me, and given me many an opportunity to champion its progressive disability politics. So a series based around Chucky navigating Generation Alpha was always going to be my personal catnip, but thankfully it delivers.
Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) has had a rough go of things. After the death of his mother, Jake’s father, Lucas (Devon Sawa), spends his days drinking and berating Jake for being gay and a loner. Jake wants to be an artist and his recent sculptures have focused on dolls, so when he spies everyone’s favorite possessed plastic creature at a yard sale, it gives Jake the opportunity to complete his latest piece.
Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) has had a rough go of things. After the death of his mother, Jake’s father, Lucas (Devon Sawa), spends his days drinking and berating Jake for being gay and a loner. Jake wants to be an artist and his recent sculptures have focused on dolls, so when he spies everyone’s favorite possessed plastic creature at a yard sale, it gives Jake the opportunity to complete his latest piece.
- 10/12/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
It’s been 33 years since audiences first met serial killer Charles Lee Ray who transferred his soul into the Good Guy doll, Chucky. In that time, he’s been the star of several movies — and now a Syfy television series. Based on the trailer just released, Chucky might be getting too old for this, but audiences certainly aren’t.
“Chucky” looks to be both a spin-off as well as a continuation of the film franchise, with young Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) finding Chucky (once again voiced by Brad Dourif) at a yard sale. From there, the doll sets out to wreck havoc and terrorize Hackensack, New Jersey once again. We also look to be going back in time to see how Charles Lee Ray became the serial killer he was prior to having his soul transferred into a very ugly piece of plastic.
The “Child’s Play” franchise has continued to put out sequels and,...
“Chucky” looks to be both a spin-off as well as a continuation of the film franchise, with young Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) finding Chucky (once again voiced by Brad Dourif) at a yard sale. From there, the doll sets out to wreck havoc and terrorize Hackensack, New Jersey once again. We also look to be going back in time to see how Charles Lee Ray became the serial killer he was prior to having his soul transferred into a very ugly piece of plastic.
The “Child’s Play” franchise has continued to put out sequels and,...
- 10/2/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
After seven films and an ill-advised reboot, Chucky is set to deploy a new torrent of neighborhood carnage. The killer doll has gone through several reinventions over the years, but now that he’s back in the hands of original creator Don Mancini, he’ll find yet another unsuspecting family to terrorize in his very own TV series.
Chucky has certainly navigated a wild path to the small screen. The Child’s Play franchise started out playing the character straight by charting his efforts to get his murderous psychological hooks into innocent little Andy Barclay, but films one through three were also embracing a slasher genre that appeared to be on its last legs.
Even Mancini thought he may have reached the end of the road with 1991’s Child’s Play 3, but when the horror game changed with Wes Craven’s meta movie Scream in the late-‘90s, Mancini suddenly...
Chucky has certainly navigated a wild path to the small screen. The Child’s Play franchise started out playing the character straight by charting his efforts to get his murderous psychological hooks into innocent little Andy Barclay, but films one through three were also embracing a slasher genre that appeared to be on its last legs.
Even Mancini thought he may have reached the end of the road with 1991’s Child’s Play 3, but when the horror game changed with Wes Craven’s meta movie Scream in the late-‘90s, Mancini suddenly...
- 9/14/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Chucky, the upcoming spinoff series of the venerable Child’s Play horror franchise, is set to bring the terror of a homicidal, serial-killer-spirit-inhabited doll to a new medium and a new generation. However, don’t you dare call it a “reboot,” since the series, like the film franchise, remains the mutilating manifestation of creator Don Mancini, who is unambiguously touting the television show as a continuation of his cinematic continuity. Moreover, the creator reveals that plans for even more films—in conjunction with the show—are also in the works. In other words, brace yourselves for the Chucky Universe!
“An evil too great to play on just one network,” reads the tagline in the new teaser trailer for Chucky, which hypes a series designed for a deluge of doll-dealt deaths, set for a dual network run—under the NBCUniversal umbrella—this fall on USA Network and Syfy. Surprisingly enough, Mancini openly expresses,...
“An evil too great to play on just one network,” reads the tagline in the new teaser trailer for Chucky, which hypes a series designed for a deluge of doll-dealt deaths, set for a dual network run—under the NBCUniversal umbrella—this fall on USA Network and Syfy. Surprisingly enough, Mancini openly expresses,...
- 7/16/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Syfy Celebrates Pride Month With Pride Of Chucky ‘Child's Play’ Movie Marathon On June 9: "Universal City, Calif. – June 8, 2021 – In celebration of Pride Month, Syfy will be airing a murderer’s row of “Child’s Play” movies all day on Wednesday, June 9, starting at 8 a.m. Et. The marathon will call attention to the well-loved horror series’ LGBTQ+ elements and serve up some summer scares at the same time.
All of this arrives ahead of Syfy and USA’s upcoming “Chucky” series, which premieres this fall with” Child’s Play” mastermind Don Mancini at the helm. For more on the upcoming original series “Chucky” visit https://www.syfy.com/chucky.
In his announcement of the marathon on Twitter, Mancini posted a Syfy-exclusive video in which he explains how the series has transformed over the years into a LGBTQ+-friendly space.
“Starting with ‘Bride of Chucky,’ I started to deliberately inject some LGBTQ elements into the franchise,...
All of this arrives ahead of Syfy and USA’s upcoming “Chucky” series, which premieres this fall with” Child’s Play” mastermind Don Mancini at the helm. For more on the upcoming original series “Chucky” visit https://www.syfy.com/chucky.
In his announcement of the marathon on Twitter, Mancini posted a Syfy-exclusive video in which he explains how the series has transformed over the years into a LGBTQ+-friendly space.
“Starting with ‘Bride of Chucky,’ I started to deliberately inject some LGBTQ elements into the franchise,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles as the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters in the live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2,” the spooky sequel to Disney’s 1993 Halloween cult classic “Hocus Pocus.” The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2022.
Singer/actress Bette Midler returns as Winifred Sanderson, with Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”) and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”) back as her sisters, Sarah and Mary, respectively.
In “Hocus Pocus 2,” three young women accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from her friend and colleague Adam Shankman, with Lynn Harris (“The Shallows”) serving as producer. Shankman is currently in production on “Disenchanted” for the studio,...
Singer/actress Bette Midler returns as Winifred Sanderson, with Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”) and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”) back as her sisters, Sarah and Mary, respectively.
In “Hocus Pocus 2,” three young women accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from her friend and colleague Adam Shankman, with Lynn Harris (“The Shallows”) serving as producer. Shankman is currently in production on “Disenchanted” for the studio,...
- 5/21/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The sequel to Disney’s Halloween cult classic 'Hocus Pocus' to Cast its Spell in 2022; Anne Fletcher to direct with Adam Shankman joining as executive producer. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles as the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters in the live-action comedy 'Hocus Pocus 2', The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar Premium in 2022.
Singer / actress Bette Midler returns as Winifred Sanderson, with Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”) and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”) back as her sisters, Sarah and Mary, respectively. In “Hocus Pocus 2,” three young women accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from...
Singer / actress Bette Midler returns as Winifred Sanderson, with Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”) and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”) back as her sisters, Sarah and Mary, respectively. In “Hocus Pocus 2,” three young women accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from...
- 5/21/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles as the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters in the live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2,” the spooky sequel to Disney’s 1993 Halloween cult classic “Hocus Pocus,” Disney announced on Thursday.
The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2022.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from her friend and colleague Adam Shankman, with Lynn Harris (“The Shallows”) serving as producer. Shankman is currently in production on “Disenchanted” for the studio, which he is directing, but will remain on this project as an executive producer along with Ralph Winter (“Adrift”) and David Kirschner (“Curse of Chucky”). Steven Haft (“Tigerland”) is co-producer.
“Hocus Pocus” followed three witch sisters who were cursed in Salem in 1693 but were resurrected 300 years later by a boy, his sister and the boy’s love interest.
The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2022.
“Hocus Pocus 2” will begin production this fall under the direction of Anne Fletcher, who is taking over directing responsibilities from her friend and colleague Adam Shankman, with Lynn Harris (“The Shallows”) serving as producer. Shankman is currently in production on “Disenchanted” for the studio, which he is directing, but will remain on this project as an executive producer along with Ralph Winter (“Adrift”) and David Kirschner (“Curse of Chucky”). Steven Haft (“Tigerland”) is co-producer.
“Hocus Pocus” followed three witch sisters who were cursed in Salem in 1693 but were resurrected 300 years later by a boy, his sister and the boy’s love interest.
- 5/20/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
A fan favorite is returning to the world of Child's Play. Fiona Dourif will be reprising her role as Nica Pierce on the upcoming USA/Syfy series, Chucky. Dourif will once again join her real-life father, Brad Dourif, who will be providing the voice for everyone's favorite killer doll. Dourif first appeared as Nica Pierce in 2013's Curse of Chucky before…...
- 3/25/2021
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
The maniacal, red-headed Chucky doll is slashing his way to the small screen, but what’s equally terrifying: So is Tiffany.
Jennifer Tilly is set to reprise her Child’s Play franchise role as Tiffany Valentine in Syfy’s upcoming series adaptation, our sister site Deadline reports. Chucky — which was ordered straight-to-series last year, with original voice actor Brad Dourif on board — will tell the story of an American town thrown into chaos after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale. No surprise here: “A series of horrifying murders” follows as “the arrival of enemies and allies...
Jennifer Tilly is set to reprise her Child’s Play franchise role as Tiffany Valentine in Syfy’s upcoming series adaptation, our sister site Deadline reports. Chucky — which was ordered straight-to-series last year, with original voice actor Brad Dourif on board — will tell the story of an American town thrown into chaos after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale. No surprise here: “A series of horrifying murders” follows as “the arrival of enemies and allies...
- 3/5/2021
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Zackary Arthur (Transparent), Teo Briones (Ratched), Alyvia Alyn Lind (Daybreak) and Björgvin Arnarson (The Seventh Day) are set to star as series regulars and the four teen leads of USA Network and Syfy’s Chucky, from the movie franchise creator/writer Don Mancini. Jennifer Tilly, reprising her role as Tiffany Valentine from the movies, and Devon Sawa (Final Destination) will recur on the project, ordered straight-to-series last year.
The new Chucky incarnation revolves around the character at the center of the horror/slasher Child’s Play film series, the red-haired, freckled-faced doll possessed by the soul of notorious serial killer, Charles Lee Ray. In the television series, after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies...
The new Chucky incarnation revolves around the character at the center of the horror/slasher Child’s Play film series, the red-haired, freckled-faced doll possessed by the soul of notorious serial killer, Charles Lee Ray. In the television series, after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies...
- 3/5/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Camille Sullivan (“The Man in the High Castle”) and Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky) star alongside Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Idle Hands, The Fanatic) and Nick Stahl (Bully, Disturbing Behavior) in IFC Midnight’s Hunter Hunter, and the trailer has arrived today. IFC Midnight will release the film on December 18th, 2020. Check out the trailer below, which promises a “shocker of an ending” that […]...
- 11/18/2020
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Camille Sullivan (“The Man in the High Castle”) and Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky) star alongside Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Idle Hands, The Fanatic) and Nick Stahl (Bully, Disturbing Behavior) in IFC Midnight’s Hunter Hunter, and the poster howls at the moon today. IFC Midnight will release the film on December 18th, 2020. Check out the art below. Hunter Hunter follows […]...
- 10/30/2020
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly!
Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop culture and they’re here to share their twisted thoughts with you!
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Pop Addled – Episode 226: ‘Curse/Cult of Chucky’ Retro Movie Special
Halloween is here! As a treat for all of you, we return to the Chucky franchise. Warren joins us as we look at the Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky movies. Give a listen and if you like what you hear,...
Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop culture and they’re here to share their twisted thoughts with you!
If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out old episode on Libsyn and iTunes; and we’ll be bringing you the latest episodes each and every week.
Pop Addled – Episode 226: ‘Curse/Cult of Chucky’ Retro Movie Special
Halloween is here! As a treat for all of you, we return to the Chucky franchise. Warren joins us as we look at the Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky movies. Give a listen and if you like what you hear,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
*Updated on 10/19 with new listings.* Happy Halloween season, dear readers! With the 2020 spooky season nearly upon us, it’s time once again for Daily Dead’s Annual Halloween Horrors TV Viewing Guide, which provides you with a rundown of all the horror headed to the small screen starting today, September 28th, and continuing through Sunday, November 1st. We’ve put together a daily list of what you can expect to see on the regular broadcast channels, network cable, as well as the premium channels.
As usual, we’ll be updating our Halloween Horrors TV Viewing Guide every Monday, since not every channel has revealed their full line-ups for the month of October just yet. But between all the various Halloween-themed specials and tons and tons of horror movies, there is plenty to keep you busy throughout the next few weeks as you get ready for Halloween.
Happy Haunting, everyone!
*All...
As usual, we’ll be updating our Halloween Horrors TV Viewing Guide every Monday, since not every channel has revealed their full line-ups for the month of October just yet. But between all the various Halloween-themed specials and tons and tons of horror movies, there is plenty to keep you busy throughout the next few weeks as you get ready for Halloween.
Happy Haunting, everyone!
*All...
- 10/19/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Stars: Paula del Río, Miguel Ángel Jenner, Jordi Aguilar, Ana Terrasa, Irene Terrasa | Written by Yako Blesa, José Luis Montesinos | Directed by José Luis Montesinos
There has been a handful of horror movies with paraplegic characters featuring in main roles. From Franklin in the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to Marty in the Stephen King story Silver Bullet, to the more recent Nica in 2013’s Curse of Chucky. The use of these characters has been mixed but in Jose Luis Montesinos’ feature film debut Ropes he puts the paraplegic character front and centre, in a new and interesting way.
We see Elena after a recent car crash which has left her in a wheelchair and struggling with life on many levels. Be it the car crash itself, the loss that occurred from it, her relationship with her father since or how she is coping with being in a wheelchair. All...
There has been a handful of horror movies with paraplegic characters featuring in main roles. From Franklin in the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to Marty in the Stephen King story Silver Bullet, to the more recent Nica in 2013’s Curse of Chucky. The use of these characters has been mixed but in Jose Luis Montesinos’ feature film debut Ropes he puts the paraplegic character front and centre, in a new and interesting way.
We see Elena after a recent car crash which has left her in a wheelchair and struggling with life on many levels. Be it the car crash itself, the loss that occurred from it, her relationship with her father since or how she is coping with being in a wheelchair. All...
- 10/9/2020
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
The greatest month of the year is almost upon us, where normal people embrace the scary movies they might otherwise avoid, and those who live the life year round can let their freak flag fly. AMC’s FearFest block of programming is an annual highlight, and this year is offering up 92 films for your spine-chilling pleasure. Here are a few highlights of the dozens of titles awaiting your viewing.
From Dusk Till Dawn sees a pair of criminal brothers on the run escape to Mexico after forcing a vacationing family to smuggle them over the border, only for them all to become trapped in a bar where vampires feast on the living, with their only hope for survival being to make it to sunrise.
Silver Bullet is an adaptation of Stephen King’s illustrated novella Cycle of the Werewolf, and sees a rural town in Maine (shocker) plagued by a...
From Dusk Till Dawn sees a pair of criminal brothers on the run escape to Mexico after forcing a vacationing family to smuggle them over the border, only for them all to become trapped in a bar where vampires feast on the living, with their only hope for survival being to make it to sunrise.
Silver Bullet is an adaptation of Stephen King’s illustrated novella Cycle of the Werewolf, and sees a rural town in Maine (shocker) plagued by a...
- 9/28/2020
- by Andrew Marshall
- We Got This Covered
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