Looking back on it now, there doesn’t seem to be any reason why Tom Holland’s 1988 movie Child’s Play should have worked. While it’s not the first “killer doll” story ever produced—audiences had already seen the “Talky Tina” Twilight Zone episode, Anthony Hopkins in Magic, and even Stuart Gordon’s Dolls—it is dependent on a premise so potentially silly that its success was unlikely, particularly for a mainstream studio horror film. That it is very good in addition to being financially successful—subsequently inspiring another five sequels—is some kind of magic trick.
Like a lot of high-concept horror of the ’80s, Child’s Play navigates a difficult path by having a knowing sense of humor about itself while still playing the material straight. Yes, some of this stuff may seem silly, so Holland has several of the characters acknowledge that fact and sometimes embraces...
Like a lot of high-concept horror of the ’80s, Child’s Play navigates a difficult path by having a knowing sense of humor about itself while still playing the material straight. Yes, some of this stuff may seem silly, so Holland has several of the characters acknowledge that fact and sometimes embraces...
- 10/24/2016
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Horror geeks, break out your pocket books! Mezco Toys is releasing a 15" talking Chucky doll! This isn't the one possessed by Charles Lee Ray either! The doll will recite four movie-accurate phrases and come packaged in the same box shown in the film!
Even if this isn't the possessed version, I still think it's scary! It'd be a hilarious joke to give as a gift to an oblivious child, though. Order it now on their site for $94, and see some pictures below!
Even if this isn't the possessed version, I still think it's scary! It'd be a hilarious joke to give as a gift to an oblivious child, though. Order it now on their site for $94, and see some pictures below!
- 4/6/2016
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Mezco Toyz’s Good Guys doll takes us back to the beginning, you know, before Chucky was possessed by the soul of “The Lakeshore Strangler.” The 15-inch tall doll also speaks four signature phrases and ships out this fall.
From Mezco Toyz: “We continue our popular line of Chucky collectibles with the one that started it all: the Good Guys doll.
Before he became possessed by the Spirit of Charles Lee Ray — a serial killer better known as “The Lakeshore Strangler” — Chucky was just a harmless Good Guys doll. His face not yet scarred, his clothes not yet bloodied, Chucky appears cheerful and ready for fun.
Our designers have created an all new head sculpt that perfectly captures his look in the popular film series, including his bright red hair, his wide-eyed innocence, and his cheerful smile. Every detail of his iconic outfit has been replicated, from his classic coveralls...
From Mezco Toyz: “We continue our popular line of Chucky collectibles with the one that started it all: the Good Guys doll.
Before he became possessed by the Spirit of Charles Lee Ray — a serial killer better known as “The Lakeshore Strangler” — Chucky was just a harmless Good Guys doll. His face not yet scarred, his clothes not yet bloodied, Chucky appears cheerful and ready for fun.
Our designers have created an all new head sculpt that perfectly captures his look in the popular film series, including his bright red hair, his wide-eyed innocence, and his cheerful smile. Every detail of his iconic outfit has been replicated, from his classic coveralls...
- 4/4/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
This five-inch Chucky figure from Mezco Toyz doesn’t ship until this fall, but he can be pre-ordered right now. Also in this round-up: an update on Shudder Labs’ 2016 filmmaking programs, gaming details and a trailer for HoloGrid: Monster Battle, Volumes of Blood Blu-ray / DVD info, and Haunting at Foster Cabin‘s VOD debut details.
Chucky Action Figure: Press Release: “Chucky, the homicidal doll who contains the spirit of Charles Lee Ray, a serial killer better known as “The Lakeshore Strangler,” is now a 5-inch action figure, Mezco’s latest edition to its ever-expanding line of Chucky merchandise.
Mezco’s designers have created an all-new sculpt in an all new scale that not only captures the look of Chucky but the very essence of his red-haired menace. Every detail has been captured; from his classic coveralls to his striped shirt. His glistening, insane eyes, his sneering lips, and his shocking...
Chucky Action Figure: Press Release: “Chucky, the homicidal doll who contains the spirit of Charles Lee Ray, a serial killer better known as “The Lakeshore Strangler,” is now a 5-inch action figure, Mezco’s latest edition to its ever-expanding line of Chucky merchandise.
Mezco’s designers have created an all-new sculpt in an all new scale that not only captures the look of Chucky but the very essence of his red-haired menace. Every detail has been captured; from his classic coveralls to his striped shirt. His glistening, insane eyes, his sneering lips, and his shocking...
- 3/31/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Kelly Reichardt’s River of Grass is a “lovers on the run” film, but the main characters aren’t lovers, and their version of the lam is spending a few days at a flop-house in an adjacent zip code. Originally released in 1994, Reichardt’s debut is a digressive walkabout into a world of delayed responsibility and halted potential. It’s a story that perfectly aligns with the mythic Americana themes that have emerged over her career, while also feeling formally radical. Rereleased this year through a Kickstarter from Oscilloscope Laboratories, River of Grass isn’t able to reach the peaks of Reichardt’s later monumental work, but it’s educational in mapping out her concerns as a filmmaker and a stirring reminder of her abilities as a visual stylist.
River of Grass sketches out the story of two spiritual bedfellows, Cozy (Lisa Bowman), and Lee Ray Harold (Larry Fessenden), who...
River of Grass sketches out the story of two spiritual bedfellows, Cozy (Lisa Bowman), and Lee Ray Harold (Larry Fessenden), who...
- 3/11/2016
- by Michael Snydel
- The Film Stage
This Chucky mask by Mezco Toyz will be available in August / September. A look, as well as details on this mask, are available after the jump. Also in this round-up: an official image from Roger Corman’s CobraGator and a Q&A with the co-director of Deadly Famous, Eric Troop.
Bride of Chucky Mask: Press Release: “The world of horror is filled with evil dolls, but one is the undisputed king; Chucky!
Chucky, the homicidal doll who contains the spirit of Charles Lee Ray, better known as The Lakeshore Strangler, is now an adult-sized role play mask.
Mezco has created a role play mask that captures the menacing look of Chucky.
Crafted in the tradition of classic costumes, this facemask is constructed of durable vac formed plastic and secures to your face with a retro-style elastic band, just like the masks of yesteryear.
The Chucky mask is packaged in a...
Bride of Chucky Mask: Press Release: “The world of horror is filled with evil dolls, but one is the undisputed king; Chucky!
Chucky, the homicidal doll who contains the spirit of Charles Lee Ray, better known as The Lakeshore Strangler, is now an adult-sized role play mask.
Mezco has created a role play mask that captures the menacing look of Chucky.
Crafted in the tradition of classic costumes, this facemask is constructed of durable vac formed plastic and secures to your face with a retro-style elastic band, just like the masks of yesteryear.
The Chucky mask is packaged in a...
- 3/3/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
“Babe, you made the best choice ever! You won’t regret this, I promise.” Created by Mezco Toyz, this Tiffany doll—based on her look from Bride of Chucky—speaks six phrases and is available to pre-order now. Also in this round-up: a Q&A with Kevin Riepl, the composer of the Cabin Fever reboot, and the Blu-ray details for the 1993 horror thriller The Crush!
Bride of Chucky Doll: From Mezco Toyz: “First introduced in the film Bride Of Chucky, Tiffany was the devoted girlfriend of killer Charles Lee Ray before his soul transferred into the ‘Good Guy’ doll that would come to be known as Chucky. After Chucky ended up in a police evidence vault, Tiffany used her feminine wiles to rescue him. When Chucky electrocutes her in a bathtub, he transfers her soul into a bridal doll. Now trapped in a doll body, Tiffany joins Chucky on his...
Bride of Chucky Doll: From Mezco Toyz: “First introduced in the film Bride Of Chucky, Tiffany was the devoted girlfriend of killer Charles Lee Ray before his soul transferred into the ‘Good Guy’ doll that would come to be known as Chucky. After Chucky ended up in a police evidence vault, Tiffany used her feminine wiles to rescue him. When Chucky electrocutes her in a bathtub, he transfers her soul into a bridal doll. Now trapped in a doll body, Tiffany joins Chucky on his...
- 2/27/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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