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‘Child’s Play’s New Chucky is Voiced by Mark Hamill
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I guess I sort of assumed Mark Hamill was above shit like this but looking over his IMDB I guess not.
I think the poster is getting at how this movie somewhat feels like an unauthorized remake that's been made possible under a technicality. Regardless of what this movie does or how it turns out, I hope it doesn't hurt Mancini and his collaborators.
I love Brad Dourif, he doesn't get the respect he deserves in Hollywood for as good an actor as he is. He always puts in such a great job in every role, even in the smaller films that he does.
That said, this series lost me many years ago. Don Mancini went from making it a creepy horror movie series into much more of a comedy series when he brought in Tiffany and then the sequels that followed, just lost my interest after that.
So I am looking forward to this one and hope it's more like the first 3 movies rather then the later ones.
That said, this series lost me many years ago. Don Mancini went from making it a creepy horror movie series into much more of a comedy series when he brought in Tiffany and then the sequels that followed, just lost my interest after that.
So I am looking forward to this one and hope it's more like the first 3 movies rather then the later ones.
I love Mark as much as the next guy, but if it's not Brad, it should have been Fiona.
Did you see the last two?
I mean, credit where credit is due to Jennifer Tilly but she doesn't have anything resembling Brad's delivery. Fiona absolutely killed it in the last movie for the bit she really got to be Chucky.
Edit: (She'd also be my choice for Envy if they ever did a live action FMA.)
In case you forgot:
That's gonna be a no from me, dawg.
not for nothing but uh
chucky has a lazy eye
I'm going off of memory here, so excuse me if these details aren't 100%>
The remake has been made possible because MGM owns the original Child's Play, with the rest of the series being elsewhere, Universal I believe. Basically, MGM decided to go ahead with the remake despite the series still being an ongoing one and without needing the go ahead or blessing from Don Mancini and Universal.
After deciding to go through with the remake, they reached out to Mancini and offered a producers credit which he then refused, and I don't blame him. It's a dirty move in a dirty business. Some people are pissed about it, others are excited to have two franchises about Chucky.
Fiona will most likely be involved in Mancini's next Chucky project, which is in preproduction as a television series for SciFi.
Wait, what? How would this work then? Is he just a smart doll gone wrong?
Ah ok. I just thought it was an asthetic thing to make it seem creepy
Yeah. This. If they're going to do it I can't think of anyone better.
Indeed, broken record. Surely any hollywood studio making a film is a cash grab? Because when you have the likes of IT and Halloween remakes which are actually amazing, why not try with chucky. You're not going to get that with Mancini .. and no the series isn't going strong, it's fucking trash tier not even worthy of straight to dvd. If you like any of the chucky films past 3 you probably think sharknado is a serious peice of art.
OT: This is awesome, will do a better job than Brad Douriff.
Well if it's not going to be Brad Douriff, I can't think of anyone better than Mark Hamill to voice Chucky.
Cult of Chucky should've just been Andy and Chucky's head smoking weed all day talkin about stuff. I want a road trip movie with those two.
Yep. If Mark's on board, I'll give it a chance.
They weren't going to get Brad. That was a done deal. This is most definitely the next best thing. Great choice. My interest has gone up a bit.
About the only bit of good news from this remake so far. I wonder if he will go for something similar to his Joker voice when he gets really evil.
Might be worth a watch just for his performance but I still have very low expectations for the rest of the movie, being a big fan of the original series.
Might be worth a watch just for his performance but I still have very low expectations for the rest of the movie, being a big fan of the original series.
Not sure yet but there has been a rumour that they were going for PG-13, so if that's true, don't expect too much of that.
I've never understood the passion around the Chucky series. The first is iconic, and I enjoy the sequels insofar as cheesy horror sequels go, but it's not precious.
Guess the same can be said for most horror movie franchises really, as many have more bad than good movies but iconic characters and passionate horror fans keep them going strong.
That's not how that works. Not all horror comedies are sharknado quality.
and Brad Dourif is much more highly respected when it comes to acting chops than Mark is. Mark is an accomplished voice actor, but Brad is iconic as Chucky, although he's phoned it in a couple of times.
Pretty much. I'm sure Mark will do a great job, but Dourif will be missed.
You thought IT (a second attempt at adaption not a remake) was good and your seriously going to question MY taste?
Still sticking with the ongoing Dourif/Mancini series
Cult of Chucky was incredible and Curse was very good, this is the best their series has been in years. Meanwhile the trailer for this remake was...uninspiring to say the least
Cult of Chucky was incredible and Curse was very good, this is the best their series has been in years. Meanwhile the trailer for this remake was...uninspiring to say the least
What horror series hasn't descended into the trash heap over the years? Doesn't stop the characters from being beloved. Moreover, Chucky's managed to do something most horror series have never succeeded at. It rebounded without a reboot or remake. Curse and Cult are better movies than the rest of the franchise, minus the original film.
Prepare to have your blinds mown.
Time is flat circus.
What didn't you like about it?
The end? The twist in the middle?
Mark was good tho wasn't he, or didn't you like the joke in reel 3?
Chucky is straight up kitsch these days. If that's what those people are into, that's fine, but I'm curious to see what a modern interpretation could be like.
I think it's got such a devoted fanbase because it's mostly maintained the same core creative team while still being wildly varied in style and tone. Its rarely top-tier, but you get a sense people making the movie really gave a shit, especially in the later two entries. Not all their choices work, but you can tell the choices are being made out of a creative desire more so than one dictated by the market (Seed of Chucky, I'm looking at you).
Frankly, if the series ended on Seed of Chucky, the franchise would've withered away in memory. Those later two entries (especially Curse) showed there's so much life left in the weird Chucky canon.
Yeah, I'm torn. I love Mark Hammill, but his involvement is the only thing this movie has going for it IMO.
