Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Catherine Hicks | ... | Karen Barclay | |
Chris Sarandon | ... | Mike Norris | |
Alex Vincent | ... | Andy Barclay | |
Brad Dourif | ... | Charles Lee Ray / Chucky (voice) | |
Dinah Manoff | ... | Maggie Peterson | |
Tommy Swerdlow | ... | Jack Santos | |
Jack Colvin | ... | Dr. Ardmore | |
Neil Giuntoli | ... | Eddie Caputo | |
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Juan Ramírez | ... | Peddler |
Alan Wilder | ... | Mr. Criswell | |
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Richard Baird | ... | News Reporter at Toy Store |
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Ray Oliver | ... | Dr. Death (as Raymond Oliver) |
Aaron Osborne | ... | Orderly | |
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Tyler Hard | ... | Mona |
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Ted Liss | ... | George |
When Charles Lee Ray needs to get a quick escape from cop Mike Norris, he takes his soul and buries it into playful, seemingly good guy doll Chucky. Little does he know a little boy by the name of Andy Barclay will be the new owner of him soon-to-come. Charles confides in Andy while he commits numerous murders and once the adults accept Andy's story as truth, it's too late. Written by Kris Hopson <kris.hopson@hotmail.com>
Director Tom Holland does quite a good job scaring us with this cliche-ridden, unoriginal story of a serial killer transferring his soul to a toy store doll. The doll is incredibly eerie with its red hair and deep eyes, and goes by the name of Chucky saying things like, "My name's Chucky...wanna play?" Although much of the plot is very predictable(especially the ending), the execution of the plot is first-rate. Add to this some earnest acting from CatherineHicks, Chris Sarandon, and especially Alex Vincent playing a six-year old, and you have a pretty entertaining feature. The special effects are also first-rate, and the doll seems to actually be alive. Brad Douriff adds his voice to the demented Chucky, and his voice is evil personified. Dinah Manoff has a small role, but it is an important role which she plays very well. The atmosphere is definitely set on suspense and it is a rollercoaster of a ride as we see the doll slowly become human and seek out his only murderous hope for salvation. Good scares!