Franchise Detours partly kicked off with a Chucky-centric mini-series because of how the horror franchise continually mutates over time. And with this episode, we bid farewell to the first permutation of the killer doll’s wild exploits. It’s time for one last chapter of the Chucky and Andy story as we discuss 1991’s Child’s Play 3.
In the third episode of our Child’s Play/Chucky mega-series, Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer breaks down Child’s Play 3, often considered the black sheep of the franchise. We’ll discuss why some fans discount this installment, the film’s notable steps toward queer themes, and the breadcrumbs series writer Don Mancini sets up for the future.
Listen in as we close the book on the Child’s Play trilogy. And prepare to meet Chucky’s bride in our very next episode.
Then be sure to check out Brandon’s ranking of every single kill in the franchise over on FearsomeQueer.net.
SYNOPSIS
It’s been years since Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) was apparently destroyed in a fire at a doll factory. Now Chucky’s manufacturer is remaking the same line of toys with the old, still haunted materials. This resurrects Chucky, who goes after Andy (Justin Whalin), his former owner, who now attends military school. Chucky slashes his way through a string of grotesque murders as Andy tries to stop the homicidal doll and the spirit within it.