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Child's Play 2
1990 84 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Horror
Director: John Lafia
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Description
Chucky is reconstructed by a toy factory to dispel the negative publicity surrounding the doll, and tracks young Andy Barclay to a foster home where the chase begins again.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$28.5M
Worldwide:
$35.76M
Starring
Alex Vincent
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Jenny Agutter
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Gerrit Graham
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Child's Play 2 is generally regarded as a worthy and effective successor to the original, successfully balancing slasher tropes with increased tension and inventive kills. While critics are divided on the logic of the plot and the consistency of the acting, the film is widely praised for its high-quality practical effects and atmospheric direction.
| Production | The practical animatronics and special effects create a realistic, menacing presence that remains highly effective. | |
| Acting | Brad Dourif's vocal performance remains the definitive anchor of the series, imbuing the doll with a uniquely sinister and charismatic persona. | |
| Originality | The film is a successful expansion of the original, elevating the stakes with more creative and brutal kill sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The plot premise regarding Chucky's resurrection is viewed as a point of contention: some see it as a logical, tense continuation, while others dismiss it as an absurd and profit-driven narrative convenience. | |
| Acting | The performances outside of the core characters are uneven, with some finding the supporting cast adequately functional and others labeling them as flat or unconvincing. |