🎬 VHS Vault: Child’s Play (1988)

 “Hi, I’m Chucky. Wanna play?”

This joint introduced us to a top four iconic horror villain of the 80s and spawned many sequels in the decades to follow.

Vault Notes:
One of the most unique and talked-about horror movies of the time. I wanted badly to see this at the movies, but had to wait months to catch it at the video store.

A rental-store staple that hid pure evil in a doll’s grin. You’d pick up Child’s Play for the creepy nightmares provided by a pint‑sized killer. 

That cheerful “Good Guys” doll on the shelf hid something far more sinister. With its bright packaging and friendly grin, Child’s Play became the go‑to late‑night rental when you wanted your childhood nightmares in living color. Every flicker, pop, and tape hiss feels like a dare: Are you brave enough to let this doll into your home?

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📚 Vault Fact File: Child’s Play (1988)

• Directed by: Tom Holland
• Screenplay by: Don Mancini
• Starring: Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif (voice of Chucky)
• Filming Location: Chicago, IL
• VHS Release: Vestron Video (1988)
• Cult Legacy: Spawned 8 sequels, a 2019 remake, and a TV series
• Did You Know? The name “Chucky” was coined by Brad Dourif during ADR, not in the original script

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