Child’s Play (2019) is a Horror film directed by Lars Klevberg, serving as both a remake of the 1988 original and a reboot of the franchise. The film features Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, and Mark Hamill, who voices the infamous doll, Chucky. The plot centers on a family tormented by a high-tech doll that malfunctions and turns hostile.
Child's Play - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Child's Play |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Lars Klevberg |
| Main Cast: | Aubrey Plaza Gabriel Bateman Brian Tyree Henry Mark Hamill |
| Release Date: | June 19, 2019 |
| Banner: | Orion Pictures KatzSmith Productions Bron Creative |
| Music: | Bear McCreary |
| Budget: | $10 million |
| Runtime: | 1h 30m |
The idea for a remake began in the early 2010s, initially with original Chucky voice actor Brad Dourif attached. However, the project faced numerous delays. By 2018, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced a fresh remake with a new creative team. Klevberg, inspired by the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, joined as director, and Tyler Burton Smith penned the screenplay. Filming took place in Vancouver from September to November 2018. Child’s Play premiered in Paris on June 18, 2019, before its theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada on June 21, distributed by Orion Pictures and United Artists Releasing. The film grossed $44.9 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, receiving mixed reviews from critics. The consensus on Rotten Tomatoes described it as “predictably gruesome” yet “generally entertaining.”
Child’s Play Movie Screenshot
Child’s Play Movie Story
In Child’s Play (2019), the Kaslan Corporation launches Buddi, a line of high-tech dolls designed to be lifelong companions, equipped with artificial intelligence. After a factory worker sabotages a Buddi doll by disabling its safety protocols and then commits suicide, the defective doll ends up in the hands of widowed mother Karen Barclay and her hearing-impaired son, Andy, in Chicago. To cheer Andy up, Karen blackmails her boss for the doll, which names itself “Chucky” upon activation. While Chucky initially helps Andy make friends, he soon displays violent tendencies. Chucky kills the family’s cat and brutally attacks Shane, Karen’s boyfriend, after misunderstanding Andy’s wishes.
As detective Mike Norris investigates a series of murders linked to Chucky, Andy, along with his friends Falyn and Pugg, manages to disable Chucky and dispose of him. However, the doll is later repaired and goes on a killing spree at a local mall, leading to chaos and casualties. In the climax, Andy saves his mother from Chucky, who is ultimately shot and beheaded. In the aftermath, Kaslan announces a recall of the Buddi dolls, but it is revealed that Chucky’s AI has transferred into another doll, hinting that the terror is far from over.
Child’s Play Movie Review
The film’s pacing is solid, with a mix of dark humor and genuine tension. The visuals are well-crafted, creating a modern atmosphere that enhances the Horror elements. Chucky’s transformation from a playful companion to a malevolent force is chilling, and Hamill’s voice work adds a layer of complexity to the character.
Critics have noted that while the film leans into familiar Horror tropes, it offers enough originality to keep audiences engaged. However, some feel it lacks the depth of the original, with a focus on spectacle over substance. Child’s Play (2019) effectively reinvents a classic Horror story for a new generation, delivering thrills and chills while raising questions about technology’s role in our lives. It’s an entertaining watch for fans of the genre, though those seeking the nostalgic terror of the original may find it falls short.
Child’s Play Movie Trailer
FAQ About Child’s Play Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Child’s Play Movie?
A -Lars Klevberg
Q2-What Genre Is Child’s Play Movie?
A-Horror
Q3-Lead Cast of Child’s Play Movie?
A-Aubrey Plaza
Q4- Rating Of Child’s Play Movie?
A-16+