Child's Play (1988)

1988 R 87 Minutes

A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed with the soul of a serial killer.

Overall Rating

6 / 10

Verdict: Good

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Chris
6 / 10
'Child's Play (1988)' is one of those films that seems like such a stupid concept, but in all honesty, the concept works. This original entry into the horror franchise is a classic. It terrified me as a child and still creeps me out as an adult. M... Read the full review »

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thegeniuslizard
6 / 10
Child's Play works on both the suspenseful and dramatic levels of the horror genre with an effectively creepy first act that soon turns into a cheap investigation film. Fortunately, the story comes back for a thrilling finale. Read the full review »

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TheMovieDiorama
6 / 10
Child's Play turns an innocent doll into a menacing foul-mouthed serial killer. Ahhh, Chucky. How I've never seen your debut film until now baffles me. A legendary face in the slasher genre, Chucky had always found itself in the mainstream despite... Read the full review »

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jessicabirnie
7 / 10
A horror movie classic that I always enjoy and find entertaining. Read the full review »

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