Taglines: It’s Playtime… Again!
Child’s Play 2 movie storyline. Andy Barclay has been placed in a foster home after the tragic events of the first film, since his mother was committed. In an attempt to save their reputation, the manufacturers of Chucky reconstruct the killer doll, to prove to the public that nothing was wrong with it in the first place. In doing so, they also bring the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray back to life. As Chucky tries to locate Andy, the body count rises. Will Andy be able to escape, or will Chucky succeed in possessing his body?
Child’s Play 2 is a 1990 American supernatural slasher film and the sequel to Child’s Play, written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia (one of the original film’s writers). It is the second film in the Child’s Play franchise and set two years after the first film, the plot follows Charles Lee Ray (better known as Chucky) continuing his pursuit for Andy Barclay (now placed in foster care) and transferring his soul into him after being resurrected.
The film stars Alex Vincent, who returns as Andy Barclay; Gerrit Graham and BAFTA-winner Jenny Agutter as Andy’s foster parents; Christine Elise as Kyle; and Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. It is also noted for being the debut appearance of Adam Wylie. Unlike its predecessor, the sequel uses more comic elements in regard to the Chucky character.
Child’s Play 2 was released on November 9, 1990, exactly two years after the first film was released. The film took in an estimated $10,718,520 in 1,996 screens and grossed an estimated $28,501,605 in the United States. It holds a 40% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews. It was followed by Child’s Play 3.
Child’s Play 2 (1990)
Directed by: John Lafia
Starring: Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise, Brad Dourif, Grace Zabriskie, Peter Haskell, Beth Grant, Raymond Singer, Greg Germann
Screenplay by: Don Mancini
Cinematography by: Stefan Czapsky
Film Editing by: Edward Warschilka
Costume Design by: Pamela Skaist
Set Decoration by: Debra Combs
Art Direction by: Don Maskovich
Music by: Graeme Revell
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: November 9, 1990
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