3/7/2024 0 Comments My buddy doll chuckyShe is (if only momentarily) a direct source of disappointment to him. Therefore, in addition to her challenge of ensuring food is on the table and Andy is provided for, she also must bear the pain that she’s not delivering her son the one thing he seeks above all else. When her son Andy’s (Alex Vincent) birthday arises, she uses her money shrewdly and sensibly to buy him the practical things he needs (a new pair of trousers and coat) rather than the Good Guys doll he so desperately desires. Living amongst the tangibly gritty working-class streets against a backdrop of troubling economic struggle, Karen (played with tenderness and sincerity by Catherine Hicks) is a single mother doing her best to keep things afloat. ![]() The centerpiece of the action is the unforgettable Hitchcockian apartment now immortalized forever in the film’s promotional poster and of course by that scene. Set in the state of Chicago, the location is an integral component of a film that offers an unflinching portrait of poverty, crime, and suffering. Also Read: ‘Trick’ is a Delicious Halloween Treat Īlthough on the surface it might appear to be a scary thrill ride peppered with dark humor, Child’s Playis not afraid to tackle some harrowingly disturbing subject matters as Holland takes a realistic and often uncomfortably close look at social inequality, sexual assault, and how institutions fail to protect those at risk. This is told through the character of Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif) whose mere name creates a sense of terror as it represents an amalgamation of three infamous killers: Charles Manson, Harvey Lee Oswald, and James Earl Ray. The chilling forebodingness of the film lies within the notion of a child’s beloved toy turning into a violent criminal but is further enhanced through the themes of mythology and magic. ![]() Even those who have never seen Child’s Play instantly recognize him (to quote my sister who falls into such a category), Chucky is “that doll that likes to stab things”. ![]() An undisputable icon of horror, Chucky has earned his place in the horror villain Hall of Fame forevermore.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |