Child's Play

United Artists | Release Date: November 9, 1988

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 215 Ratings

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JPKJul 2, 2019

A Horror Classic
Chunky still terrifies me to this day, And that means this movie has stood the test of time despite a few minor issues.

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meydianarizki21Oct 23, 2020

This film is good with no adult scenes, so people of all ages can enjoy this film. But However, there are some things that are not suitable for children to watch because there are so many scenes that make children traumatized, especiallyThis film is good with no adult scenes, so people of all ages can enjoy this film. But However, there are some things that are not suitable for children to watch because there are so many scenes that make children traumatized, especially violence, and scenes of murder. Well here, I am afraid and quite worried that the children will imitate scenes like that. I admit that as an adult, this film is tense and scary.… Expand

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kylefeelsnumbAug 28, 2020

A movie that traumatised me as a kid. The start of an amazing movie franchise that everyone can find at least one movie that they can enjoy. Very fun, frightening and doesn't bore you even one second. It's even funny time to time. An amazing classic.

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akshatmahajanJun 29, 2021

Child's Play is that type of movie which you will enjoy everytime you watch it. With time you might not get afraid of Chucky like you get first time but the enjoyment doesn't fade.

Movie is wonderfully original for that time. The concept wasChild's Play is that type of movie which you will enjoy everytime you watch it. With time you might not get afraid of Chucky like you get first time but the enjoyment doesn't fade.

Movie is wonderfully original for that time. The concept was new and different at the time it came. There are plenty of shocks and scares,pretty good acting and lots of violence. The direction and editing work is done beautifully. The pacing is so much good that you might not know when the movie is over.

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. This is a horror genre movie but non- horror can also easily enjoy this movie.… Expand

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RyanElliottOct 27, 2019

my favorite horror franchise, this is one of the best movies in the franchise, but i love the second better, i still love this one, just not as much as the sequel. 9.5/10

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jakandjoeMay 3, 2021

good movie not really scary i think age for kids might be 8 i would say 8 if they don't have nightmares and stuff like that it should be good for the older chucky movies.

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IAmaMovieGeekMay 30, 2020

This was my very first horror movie and I liked it. Chucky is a humorous villain. Classic that all horror fans should see. 8/10

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Compi24Oct 15, 2018

This classic slasher is more than just your average killfest. In fact, the first half is -- bar none -- one of the finest exercises in dramatic irony I've seen in a movie like this. You're given such a ridiculous premise, yet there isn't aThis classic slasher is more than just your average killfest. In fact, the first half is -- bar none -- one of the finest exercises in dramatic irony I've seen in a movie like this. You're given such a ridiculous premise, yet there isn't a single part of you that's removed from it all. It's a tense, psychologically engrossing study of manipulation, evil, and vengeance. I had a fantastic time with "Child's Play." And, though it's not necessarily my favorite horror movie, I definitely get where and why the eventual franchise came about.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpJan 11, 2019

Everyone loves when the is or isn't he alive aspect of the movie is played out through the beginning of the movie. That thing always works for these kinds of movies and Holland is quite good at it. It's more than just a way of teasing theEveryone loves when the is or isn't he alive aspect of the movie is played out through the beginning of the movie. That thing always works for these kinds of movies and Holland is quite good at it. It's more than just a way of teasing the audience, it's a prolonged sense of foreplay because we know it's going to happen eventually, goddamn it. And it lasts just long enough to suggest it's all in the boy's imagination.

The second half is good enough. There's a sense of motion without cause to it, a couple of set pieces spontaneously set up to get to the quick hitting ending. It's too bad it doesn't have a little more fun along the way. There's a tonal break in this that's almost kind of brilliant, and very similar to Fright Night. It's all played straight until the reveal actually happens -- then it becomes preposterous and ridiculous. It's that ironic mixing of tone and plot happenstance that gives this move it's unique edge. And Brad Dourif is a big part of that.… Expand

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imthenoobMar 24, 2019

I've re-watched the film a few times and have yet to grow tired of it. Yeah, Chucky may not be the foul-mouthed doll we know and love just yet but just on originality alone, Child's Play remains a top-notch slasher film that horror fans love.

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Sosmooth1982Jun 4, 2023

Loved Chucky I watched this movie a lot as a kid. It was only creepy to me after he was burned up. That was the only part I remember getting scared from.

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GreyhoundesSep 6, 2020

My favorite Karen

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Computey18Mar 2, 2023

Think about it, Chucky is the only horror Icon you can remember the name for even though you've never seen it.

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ComandanteCobraJul 23, 2021

Good.
Of importance for it's relevance to 80's , classic, soft horror movie and the birth of an iconic character.
First movie in the series ...often referenced (o mocked) in other film. Serious tone and less humorous that other child's PlayGood.
Of importance for it's relevance to 80's , classic, soft horror movie and the birth of an iconic character.
First movie in the series ...often referenced (o mocked) in other film. Serious tone and less humorous that other child's Play movie.
Watchable without much problem because it's isn't gory and disturbing like "modern" horror - slasher movie.
It could be a good introduction to 80's horror… Expand

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DaliQualitiSep 6, 2020

One of the most iconic horror characters of all time. Charles Lee Ray has my heart. Watch it!

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Citizen920Sep 10, 2020

Classic horror movie worth appreciating, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Great movie.

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