Child's Play 2

Child's Play 2 (1990)

  • 43% of critics liked it
    (14 reviews)

  • 52% of users liked it
    (119,413 ratings)

A derivative rehashing of its predecessor (which itself owes a heavy debt to Trilogy of Terror), this sequel details the plight of young Andy (Alex Vincent), who in the previous film narrowly escaped losing his soul to make room for devil-doll Chucky (voice of Brad Dourif). Possessed by the spirit… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Don Mancini
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Horror
In Theaters
Nov 9, 1990 Wide
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • , Time Out

    Only in the highly orchestrated, surprisingly gory climax, wherein Chucky's plastic form takes on the sins of the flesh, is there a spark of originality.

  • Richard Harrington, Washington Post

    An inevitable sequel that's not as good as its progenitor, but better than most movies with the numbers 2 through 8 in their titles.

  • Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

    In embracing its identity as a tacky horror movie, and totally scrapping the murder mystery angle that made the original so wobbly, it manages to be a darn sight more fun to watch.

  • Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com

    The mystique might have faded, but the psychopathic Chucky is still an apt threat.

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...a surprisingly effective sequel that's sure to please fans of this ongoing series.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lady D


    [My predicted rating 2] I would have to say that Child's Play 2 was probably more entertaining than the first, not a great film, but watchable as part of the series.

  • Drew S


    There are a few solid gore effects and surprising kills, but Chucky is an absolutely shit villain. Do people actually LIKE Brad Dourif's overwrought, unclever voice performance? Inconceivable. The complete lack of atmosphere and overblown 90s horror lighting destroy any scares… More

  • AJ V


    Not as good as the first, but it's a good sequel as far as horror sequels go. It continues the story with the same two main characters, and in a realistic way too. It has a lot of good scares and a fantastic ending. I really like it.

  • Chris W


    Chucky is back! This time around he brings more humor to things, but it still retains a dark and menacing edge. The effects are pretty good, although the fundamental plot point that makes this movie possible is very unlikely. Still though, this is pretty damn entertaining stuff.

  • Jeff "


    The second Child's Play film is a so-so Horror film, and does not live up the original. No sequel in this series do for that matter. After the events of the first film, Andy is sent to live with a foster family, and Chucky comes back to torment him. Like the third film, I found… More

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