Child’s Play is the simple story of a boy and his favorite doll, albeit one imbued with the soul of a notorious serial killer. But with Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) destroyed, where could a sequel go? 1990’s Child’s Play 2 answers that question with a more traditional approach to continuing the original film’s story. But does it keep the series’ momentum going?
In the second episode of our Child’s Play/Chucky mega-series, Kevin Smith of MST3K Motivation addresses whether director John Lafia’s sequel does justice to Andy (Alex Vincent) and Chucky’s story from the original film. We’ll discuss how Child’s Play 2 ratchets up the comedy and gore, the introduction of Christine Elise as Kyle, and that finale at the toy factory.
Child’s Play 2 might not boast the novelty of its predecessor. But is this a classic horror sequel or the first misfire on Chucky’s big-screen resume? Listen in as we continue down the road of the Child’s Play franchise. Playtime is officially back in session.
SYNOPSIS
Two years after serial killer Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif) inserted his soul into a Chucky doll, a toy company attempts to recreate the doll, bringing Ray back in the process. The possessed doll — intent on claiming a human body — kills his way toward former owner Andy (Alex Vincent), who now lives in a foster home. Andy’s foster sister, Kyle (Christine Elise), tries to protect him, but his foster parents believe Andy is just a troubled kid — and Chucky’s murderous path continues.