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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the Child’s Play franchise into the ol’ VCR. 

Okay, friends, I have to be honest. When I was a kid, I hated dolls, including Chucky. 

We’ve already talked about almost all of my bizarre childhood fears, so it’s time we tackle the big one. I also knew this piece was coming and wanted to leave something for it. I digress. 

When I was around 13, I finally took the plunge into the Child’s Play series, and I finally appreciated everything about Chucky and Co. The character I really fell in love with, however, was Tiffany Valentine (she said to no one’s surprise). 

You can’t tell me she doesn’t look great for someone who was electrocuted, only to be resurrected and trapped in a doll’s body. 

In fact, I’ll be so bold as to say that Bride of Chucky is my favorite movie in the entire Child’s Play franchise. And I’m not just saying that because I’ve been Tiffany Valentine for Halloween.

Jennifer Tilly is a GEM, and I would argue that she was exactly what Don Mancini’s creation was missing. She’s the perfect foil to Chucky, and honestly, she serves as the black, twisted, beating heart of the franchise. 

Additionally, I can’t rave enough about the Chucky series. It’s camp, meta, and, take notes, Texas, but there’s something to be said when even a doll that serves as a vessel for a serial killer supports the LGBTQIA+ community 👀

I’m just going to leave this here for Greg Abbott no one in particular. 

The Child’s Play franchise might only sit at seven movies, but it’s a lot of fun to marathon. Much like Nightmare on Elm Street, we get to watch Chucky evolve as a villain. It’s also really cool to see a generational tradition continued as Fiona Dourif has been added into the fold. 

I also like to think that 7th Heaven is an unofficial sequel, and Karen Barclay went into Witness Protection after the first movie.