Child’s Play

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02/14/25 • 138 min

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Hi, I’m Chucky, and I’m your friend till the end. Hidey-ho! This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Alistair Graves as they discuss Tom Holland’s slasher flick that introduced the world to the notorious killer doll in Child’s Play (1988). In this episode they break down the rocky writing process, spectacular animatronic puppet effects, and the blend of horror and comedy that made Chucky a cultural phenomenon. 📺

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I told you. We were gonna be friends till the end. And now, it’s time to play. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Lafia’s slasher sequel that brought Chucky back with a vengeance in Child’s Play 2 (1990). In this episode, the guys unpack the evolution of Chucky’s character through the nightmares of corporate greed, factory accidents, and childhood trauma. 📺

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