Child's Play [Blu-ray]

Director: Lars Klevberg Lars Klevberg

Overview

Single mom Karen Barclay (Aubrey Plaza) gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi Doll, an AI-driven smart doll that has an unlimited learning ability and could integrate into a house's smart home system, for his birthday. Upon receiving the doll, Andy names him Chucky (voiced by Mark Hamill) and soon enough, a series of violent acts ensues. Detective Mike Norris (Brian Tyree Henry) investigates the string of mysterious murders and slowly uncovers the doll's sinister nature. The 2019 reimagining of the horror classic is directed by Lars Klevberg.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/24/2019
UPC:	0883904364368
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	R
Source:	Mgm (Video & Dvd)
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	20,943

Special Features

Audio commentary by director Lars Klevberg; The making of Child's Play; Bringing Child's Play's Chucky to life; Soundtrack trailer; Lee Hardcastle Claymations; Gallery; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Tim Matheson	Henry Kaslan
Ben Daon	Ben
Zahra Anderson	Mom
Serge Jaswal	Dad
Ariana Nica	Kid #2
Phoenix Ly	Chien
Johnson Phan	Supervisor
Aubrey Plaza	Karen
Eddie Flake	Angry Customer
Trent Redekop	Gabe
Gabriel Bateman	Andy
Beatrice Kitsos	Falyn
Hannah Drew	Disappointed Customer
Amro Majzoub	Wes
Brian Tyree Henry	Mike
Carlease Burke	Doreen
Marlon Kazadi	Omar
Kristin York	Jane
Amber Taylor	Shane's Daughter 1
Michael Bardach	Homeless Man
Nicholas Dohy	Person in Store
Olivia Poon	Loving Mom
Veenu Sandhu	Frustrated Customer
Mark Hamill	Chucky
Kenneth Tynan	Jonga Burger Dude
Bear McCreary	Composer

Technical Credits

Lars Klevberg	Director
Aaron L. Gilbert	Executive Producer
Jennifer Page	Casting
Chelsea Bloch	Casting
Chris Baker	Sound/Sound Designer
Rob Krauzig	Special Effects
Corinne Clark	Casting

Editorial Reviews

There is something unsettling about the thought of our toys coming to life and taking on a mind of their own; unsettling yet intriguing. Child's Play is the remake of the 1988 horror film which introduces Chucky, the infamous killer doll. After a few modifications to bring Chucky up to speed with more current technological capacity, director Lars Klevberg assembles an entertaining, albeit tongue-in-cheek adaptation of the classic film. The cast is surprisingly impressive, highlighted by some enjoyable performances and great chemistry that usually isn't prevalent in a horror flick. The most important note about Child's Play is that it doesn't take itself too seriously, as it respects the audience by giving them what they came for: a 90-minute trip through the vicious and ridiculous mind of Chucky. The Kaslan Corporation seems to have their toes dipped in everything, from smart home accessories to creepy AI animatronic dolls. Buddi, Kaslan's newest smart product, is a toy doll that will become best friends with its owner and adapt to its surroundings. Karen Barclay (Aubrey Plaza), a single mother working the exchange counter at the local Zenimart, comes across a faulty Buddi and decides to bring it home for her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman). The Buddi doll, later named Chucky (voiced by Mark Hamill), starts to develop a close connection with Andy, all while developing a hatred of anyone who gets in the way of their friendship. As Chucky begins to spiral out of control, Andy and his friends must do something about this insane killer doll on the loose. Child's Play is truly self-aware, as it is obvious that Klevberg and screenwriter Tyler Burton Smith tried to capture the campy, comedic tone of the original films. The shift from a demon-possessed doll to an artificially intelligent killing machine seems too obvious in today's climate, but the new and improved Buddi doll is a welcome addition. By using his new advanced tools, Chucky is able to kill and terrorize in an entirely new and creative way. The doll is still as creepy as ever, and Mark Hamill does some masterful voice acting to build on Chucky's unsettling legacy. Brian Tyree Henry, who plays a small but meaningful role in the film, continues to impress as his movie career blossoms. Don't expect to jump out of your shoes while watching Child's Play; it's just not that kind of movie. The right mindset will pay dividends in this over-the-top, silly horror flick that could be labeled as a comedy in its own right. In a world where remakes and reboots are all too common, one could do much worse than check out this revamped Child's Play, an outrageous and gruesome experience that introduces Chucky to a whole new generation.