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Cult of Chucky follows the events of Curse of Chucky as Nica (Fiona Dourif), now committed to a psychiatric hospital for the murders of the previous film, still has to deal with her own mental state, but also the inevitable return of Chucky (Brad Dourif). The killer doll has also learned a few tricks himself, which add some spice to the film. To make things more interesting, the film also brings Andy (Alex Vincent), the main character of the first three films, back into the mix as he is also coping with the trauma of his encounters with Chucky.
This one, like its predecessor, features a darker and somber tone. Granted, there is a lot of humor in it, which you can infer from the above quote, but it never reaches the levels of Bride or Seed. My main issue with this one is that it feels and looks cheap as hell. Chucky effects aside, most of the set design and production values are distractingly poor, plus the way that we see the psychiatric hospital and its staff operate lets you know that they were all working on a limited budget.
What the film has in its favor is in its cast. As I was venturing through this franchise, someone told me how Jennifer Tilly is probably the best thing to happen to it. But if that is true, then Fiona Dourif isn't far behind. She's so good in the lead role, and although it's nice to have Andy back (and Vincent does a pretty good job in the role), there's no question that this is Fiona's show from start to finish.
I also think the idea of Chucky being able to transfer himself into multiple bodies makes for an interesting twist, and the film tries to make the most out of it. However, the film still lacks a certain something, and feels a bit unfinished or unpolished; something that not even Vincent, Tilly, or two Dourif's can fix. Still, a mostly fun watch, especially if you're a fan of the franchise.
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CULT OF CHUCKY
(2017, Mancini)
(2017, Mancini)
"A few years ago, I came across this groovy new spell on VoodooForDummies.com that changed everything. Now, I can be me."
"And me."
"And me."
"...and theoretically, anyone or any thing with two legs and a hand for stabbing."
"And me."
"And me."
"...and theoretically, anyone or any thing with two legs and a hand for stabbing."
Cult of Chucky follows the events of Curse of Chucky as Nica (Fiona Dourif), now committed to a psychiatric hospital for the murders of the previous film, still has to deal with her own mental state, but also the inevitable return of Chucky (Brad Dourif). The killer doll has also learned a few tricks himself, which add some spice to the film. To make things more interesting, the film also brings Andy (Alex Vincent), the main character of the first three films, back into the mix as he is also coping with the trauma of his encounters with Chucky.
This one, like its predecessor, features a darker and somber tone. Granted, there is a lot of humor in it, which you can infer from the above quote, but it never reaches the levels of Bride or Seed. My main issue with this one is that it feels and looks cheap as hell. Chucky effects aside, most of the set design and production values are distractingly poor, plus the way that we see the psychiatric hospital and its staff operate lets you know that they were all working on a limited budget.
What the film has in its favor is in its cast. As I was venturing through this franchise, someone told me how Jennifer Tilly is probably the best thing to happen to it. But if that is true, then Fiona Dourif isn't far behind. She's so good in the lead role, and although it's nice to have Andy back (and Vincent does a pretty good job in the role), there's no question that this is Fiona's show from start to finish.
I also think the idea of Chucky being able to transfer himself into multiple bodies makes for an interesting twist, and the film tries to make the most out of it. However, the film still lacks a certain something, and feels a bit unfinished or unpolished; something that not even Vincent, Tilly, or two Dourif's can fix. Still, a mostly fun watch, especially if you're a fan of the franchise.
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