Oct. 24, 2025

Child's Play (1988)

Child's Play (1988)

It's "Splatter Cinema Month" and in this episode, hosts Bill Bant and Jason Masek dive into the 1988 horror classic 'Child's Play,' exploring its themes, characters, and memorable moments. They discuss the film's impact on the horror genre, the performances of Brad Dourif and Catherine Hicks, and their own nostalgic memories of watching the film. The conversation also touches on the film's pacing, special effects, and some of its flaws, providing a comprehensive analysis of this iconic movie. They explore the parental perspective on the events of the film, analyze the strange choices made by characters, and highlight the impressive special effects that brought Chucky to life. The conversation also touches on behind-the-scenes trivia, box office performance, and critical reception, culminating in their final ratings and reflections on the film's legacy.

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"He wants YOU for a new best friend..." We kick off a shortned "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Child's Play.' The movie stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif. Directed by Tom Holland.

Child's Play - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094862/?ref_=tttg_ov_bk

Child's Play - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/childs_play

The Chucky Song by Simon Stokes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUDOgSaHHe8

Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/

Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/

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