Chucky Gets Lucky.|Oct. 16, 1998|United States | Canada|89 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Horror;Romance;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: “Bride of Chucky,” released in 1998, is a continuation of the iconic “Child’s Play” series. The story follows Chucky, a notorious serial killer whose soul was transferred into a Good Guys doll in the 1988 film “Child’s Play.” In this installment, Chucky is resurrected by his former accomplice and lover, Tiffany Valentine, who later becomes a bride doll herself. Together, they terrorize a young couple in their quest to transfer their souls into human bodies.
The “Child’s Play” franchise began with Chucky’s introduction in 1988, where he targeted young Andy Barclay and his family after possessing the doll. The sequel, “Child’s Play 2” (1990), saw Chucky return to pursue Andy, who was then in foster care. In “Child’s Play 3” (1991), Chucky reappeared eight years later to haunt a teenage Andy at a military academy.
The series continued with “Seed of Chucky” (2004), which introduced Glen/Glenda, the offspring of Chucky and Tiffany. The 2013 film “Curse of Chucky” marked a return to the horror roots of the original trilogy, focusing on Chucky tormenting Nica Pierce and her family. The latest installment, “Cult of Chucky” (2017), follows Chucky as he terrorizes an institutionalized Nica while splitting his soul into multiple bodies, creating a sinister cult.
The “Child’s Play” series remains a staple in the horror genre, with “Bride of Chucky” standing out as a darkly comedic and thrilling entry in the franchise.
Cast director: Ronny Yu
Cast actor: Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Katherine Heigl, Nick Stabile, Gordon Michael Woolvett, Alexis Arquette, John Ritter, Lawrence Dane, Michael Louis Johnson, James Gallanders
Original name: Bride of Chucky