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Child's Play

R19881h 27mTom Holland
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 58

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"You'll wish it was only make-believe."

After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.

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Chicago, IllinoisBirthdayGunVoodooHalloweenStalkerEvil DollMurderKiller DollSerial Killer

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What is Child's Play (1988) about?

After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.

Who stars in Child's Play?

Child's Play stars Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay), Catherine Hicks (Karen Barclay), Brad Dourif (Charles Lee Ray), Chris Sarandon (Mike Norris), Dinah Manoff (Maggie Peterson). The film was directed by Tom Holland.

How long is Child's Play?

Child's Play has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Child's Play worth watching?

Child's Play holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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