After seven years, 1998’s Bride of Chucky revived the Child’s Play franchise in a most surprising way. But is the movie the series’ apex or a weird step in the wrong direction. In any case, director Ronny Yu’s film notably unites Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) with his blushing bride, Tiffany Valentine (Jennifer Tilly).

In the fourth episode of our Child’s Play/Chucky mega-series, Pablo Saldana helps us discuss why Bride of Chucky is such a pivotal turning point for the series. We’ll discuss the movie’s introduction of Tiffany, how it anoints Chucky as a top-tier horror villain, and how series writer Don Mancini takes creative control of Chucky’s cinematic shenanigans.

Listen in as we enter the “Chucky and Tiffany” section of the Child’s Play franchise. And prepare to meet Chucky’s seed with Mancini’s directorial debut in our next episode.

SYNOPSIS
Killer doll Chucky (Brad Dourif) is resurrected by ex-girlfriend Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly). But following an argument, Chucky kills Tiffany and transfers her soul into a bride doll. The pair of murderous playthings embark on a quest to return to human form. And Chucky and Tiffany turn to Jesse (Nick Stabile) and Jade (Katherine Heigl), who are unaware that their cargo is alive.

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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.

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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.

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