Child’s Play is a 1988 horror-thriller movie. It features a story about a dying serial killer who transfers his consciousness into a popular kid’s doll using voodoo. The movie unfolds as the doll, gifted to a six-year-old by his single mother, begins to reveal its sinister nature.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in various locations around the United States from January 7 to March 5, 1988. Some of the filming spots include Brewster Building Apartments in Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, and other parts of Chicago itself. Kankakee, Illinois was another location featured. Lastly, scenes were captured at Culver Studios situated in Culver City, California.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Catherine Hicks | Karen Barclay |
| Chris Sarandon | Mike Norris |
| Alex Vincent | Andy Barclay |
| Brad Dourif | Charles Lee Ray / Chucky (voice) |
| Dinah Manoff | Maggie Peterson |
| Tommy Swerdlow | Jack Santos |
| Jack Colvin | Dr. Ardmore |
| Neil Giuntoli | Eddie Caputo |
| Juan Ramírez | Peddler |
| Alan Wilder | Mr. Criswell |
| Richard Baird | News Reporter at Toy Store |
| Aaron Osborne | Orderly |
| Tyler Hard | Mona |
| Ted Liss | George |
| Roslyn Alexander | Lucy |
| Lena Sack | Bellevue Patient |
| Tommy Gerard | Bellevue Patient |
| Michael Chavez | Bellevue Patient |
| Jamie Gray | Bellevue Patient |
| Erin Munz | Bellevue Patient |
| Jana Twomey | Bellevue Patient |
| Suaundra Black | Bellevue Patient |
| Edan Gross | Friendly Chucky / Kid in Animated Commercial (voice) |
| John Franklin | Walkabout Chucky (voice) |
| Michael Patrick Carter | Kid in Animated Commercial (voice) |
| Jeff Dlugolecki | Derelict (uncredited) |
| Ed Gale | Chucky (uncredited) |
| Hunter Marks | Chucky (uncredited) |
| Robert Minkoff | Bit (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
- It was directed by Tom Holland and the script was penned by Don Mancini and John Lafia.
- The stellar cast includes Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, and Alex Vincent.
- Brad Dourif lent his voice to the character Charles Lee Ray or Chucky.
- The movie, released in 1991, has won two awards and received four nominations.
- It holds reviews from 453 users and 146 critics.
- Other cast members include Dinah Manoff, Tommy Swerdlow, Jack Colvin, Neil Giuntoli, Juan Ramírez, Alan Wilder, and Richard Baird.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brewster Building Apartments – 2800 N. Pine Grove Avenue, Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.9331944
- Longitude: -87.6415937
- Place ID: ChIJIQevTwrTD4gR1xcTpgkb0_Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2800 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Kankakee, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.1200325
- Longitude: -87.8611531
- Place ID: ChIJK4qQtbLCDYgR3KKCyKHcFP4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kankakee, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Lake View, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.9397814
- Longitude: -87.6589273
- Place ID: ChIJ3aZj7LHTD4gRnjrglt6J2c0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lake View, Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Culver Studios – 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.02408580000001
- Longitude: -118.3929057
- Place ID: ChIJq41JZhW6woARnPdhtJsHvsI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
