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Movie Info

Release Date: November 09, 1988
Runtime: 87 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Horror
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $44,196,684
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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64%
Tomatometer
58
58/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
3,283 votes
⭐
6.7/10
IMDb
131,353 votes
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Child's Play

1988

"Playtime just turned into a nightmare."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Blood Brother? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Die MΓΆrder-Puppe? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Brinquedo Assassino? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Child Play? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: JucΔƒria All international titles (9) →
Horror 87 min 6.7/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Box Office

Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $44,196,684
Profit $35,196,684
ROI +391.1% (4.9x)

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Cast of Child's Play

Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay in Child's Play
Alex Vincent
Andy Barclay
Catherine Hicks as Karen Barclay in Child's Play
Catherine Hicks
Karen Barclay

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Child's Play

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  • The character of Chucky was brought to life using a combination of puppetry and animatronics, which posed significant challenges for the crew in terms of timing and coordination during filming.

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  • The film was primarily shot in and around Chicago, Illinois, with several key scenes filmed in actual homes to enhance the realism of the suburban setting.

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  • In one scene, a Good Guy doll can be seen in the background wearing a shirt that reads 'Good Guys', which serves as a nod to the film's title and theme.

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  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Joe Renzetti, who utilized a mix of eerie tones and traditional horror motifs to create a suspenseful atmosphere.

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  • During the climax, there is a noticeable continuity error where Chucky's facial features change between shots, revealing inconsistencies in his makeup and prosthetics.

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  • Child's Play shares thematic similarities with other horror films that feature inanimate objects coming to life, establishing a subgenre that blends childhood innocence with terror.

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