- Actors: Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise, Brad Dourif
- Directors: John Lafia
- Writers: Don Mancini
- Producers: David Kirschner, Laura Moskowitz, Robert Latham Brown
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Uca
- VHS Release Date: 9 Sep 2002
- Run Time: 84 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00006G9V3
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,937 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Chucky's back! Traumatised by the events in Child's Play, young Andy (Alex Vincent) moves in with foster parents (Jenny Agutter and Gerrit Graham) who attempt to help him forget about his past. But his Chucky doll (voiced by Brad Dourif) is reanimated and continues to plague him. Once again, the evil doll wants to transport its killer soul into the body of the child.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Universal must have realized the potential this franchise had and quickly snapped up the rights from MGM after the first movie came out. Writer Don Mancini also must have figured out that his creation of a foul-mouthed killer doll was too good for just one film. The Chucky series would seriously evolve and change over the years but even in this first sequel things are already looking quite different.
Now that the cat is out of the bag and we know that Chucky really is alive and it isn't just Andy's imagination, our killer doll gets much more screen time and his wicked personality has more time to develop. The animatronics have improved and a lot of Chucky's character comes through in his wild facial expressions.
Director John Lafia shoots the film with a bright, playroom color pallet with a higher quality film stock, giving it a more sophisticated sparkle. He's also fully aware of how silly the killer doll concept is and seizes the opportunity for a little bit of that self-aware, sometimes sarcastic humor seen in the later films.
Graeme Revell usually does the most generic horror scores, especially in recent years, but surprisingly he gives Child's Play 2 the best score of the series. With a full orchestra at his disposal, he doesn't hold back on the action cues and even delivers a couple of pretty good themes. So much better than the rotten score to the first film and probably one of the best horror scores of the early 90s.
There isn't much of a story to Child's Play 2 however. It's just the same as the first, with Chucky going after Andy, who is now staying with a foster family, once more. The body count is higher and there are some good kills. I've heard people complain about the 'silly' spanking death of the schoolteacher. Well, this ain't true. Chucky is actually hacking at her. If you look closely you'll see the blood all over the yardstick.
The slick quality and silly nature of CH2 is probably what prompted Universal to stick with the franchise for good and now, two decades later, the franchise is bigger than ever. To think that if MGM held on to the rights, it may never have taken off.
The DVD is in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen with a Dolby 2.0 surround soundtrack that actually sounds pretty damn good. Extra features are minimal! It's high time Universal made a Blu Ray for this and the rest of the series.
Now that the cat is out of the bag and we know that Chucky really is alive and it isn't just Andy's imagination, our killer doll gets much more screen time and his wicked personality has more time to develop. The animatronics have improved and a lot of Chucky's character comes through in his wild facial expressions.
Director John Lafia shoots the film with a bright, playroom color pallet with a higher quality film stock, giving it a more sophisticated sparkle. He's also fully aware of how silly the killer doll concept is and seizes the opportunity for a little bit of that self-aware, sometimes sarcastic humor seen in the later films.
Graeme Revell usually does the most generic horror scores, especially in recent years, but surprisingly he gives Child's Play 2 the best score of the series. With a full orchestra at his disposal, he doesn't hold back on the action cues and even delivers a couple of pretty good themes. So much better than the rotten score to the first film and probably one of the best horror scores of the early 90s.
There isn't much of a story to Child's Play 2 however. It's just the same as the first, with Chucky going after Andy, who is now staying with a foster family, once more. The body count is higher and there are some good kills. I've heard people complain about the 'silly' spanking death of the schoolteacher. Well, this ain't true. Chucky is actually hacking at her. If you look closely you'll see the blood all over the yardstick.
The slick quality and silly nature of CH2 is probably what prompted Universal to stick with the franchise for good and now, two decades later, the franchise is bigger than ever. To think that if MGM held on to the rights, it may never have taken off.
The DVD is in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen with a Dolby 2.0 surround soundtrack that actually sounds pretty damn good. Extra features are minimal! It's high time Universal made a Blu Ray for this and the rest of the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Childs Play 2 has everything to offer. It's got loads of foul mouthed humour, killings and that cheeky laugh from Chucky himself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Child's Play 2 is a great horror film with some amusing funny bits from the Chuck. Probably not as good as the original but definitely better than the 3rd's load of rubbish.
It's the same plot about Chucky trying to take Andy's soul, now that he found Andy's foster home address. There's some great acting and action. The ending is terrific with lots of suspense and tension. BUY IT!
It's the same plot about Chucky trying to take Andy's soul, now that he found Andy's foster home address. There's some great acting and action. The ending is terrific with lots of suspense and tension. BUY IT!
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Not as good as the original but worth a watch.
Sorry Jack Chuckys Back! But this is not up to the same level as the original. With Andy Barclays Mother put away in a mental home over her claims the doll they killed was alive... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AndyGard
Child's Play 2
This is a good sequel to the first film with a generous dose of humour. Chucky's character is developing nicely - deliciously wicked!!
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by E. Williams
Chucky backs to put you to sleep
Chuck is back and still after Andy is now placed in a foster home after the tragic events of the first film since his mother was committed. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2008 by Mr. A. S. Bassi
the best Child's play series
This is the best childs play,childs play 2 gets right into the plot and chucky looks for young andy again. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2008 by Mrs. D. Wilson
Not my favourite
Not my favourite of the Chucky movies, but still worth a look if you're a fan of Chucky and the movies he has been in. I didn't really get the storyline to this one. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by TOMMOT
chuckys back!
this is by far the best child's play movie ever!
the story takes place roughly a year after child's play in which chucky continues his chase of Andy. Read more
the story takes place roughly a year after child's play in which chucky continues his chase of Andy. Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by Maxi-D
is this supposed to be funny?
I remember watching this film when i was a kid, its scared the utter poop out of me! Wish i could use a stronger word than poop! Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2005 by go away stalkers
Hey kids Chuckys Back........with a vengance!!!!!
Hey dont listen to the other guys Chucky rules as far as killer toys go. this film is great if you love chucky buy it watch it love it or you either hate it cause your scared.
Published on 19 Nov 2004 by Mr. Paul Templeton
Sorry Jack.. Chucky's back !
Child's Play 2 is good as sequels go and is far better than the thrid installment. The audience knows from the start Chucky is alive so Don Mancini and John Lafia just try to make... Read more
Published on 10 July 2004 by "trogodor_1988"
Fun Retread Sequel.
Fun sequel to the original. Chucky's got a new body and he's after Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent reprising his role) again. Read more
Published on 5 July 2004 by Mark Wayman
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